The time for the parade is upon us and this year we are facing greater financial challenges than ever before. Luckily we have a ton of great partners and a full slate of fun events to keep us going, but we depend on you to keep the parade alive. Support the Portsmouth Halloween Parade by coming to an event and purchasing a T-shirt, hoodie, or raffle tickets!
Check individual event descriptions to learn if we are selling merchandise or holding a raffle as this goes not apply to all events.
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The 18th (I Gotta) Rock Show
The annual tradition continues on Friday, Oct. 6th, at 7pm (doors) when the 18th annual (I Gotta) Rock! Show/PHP fundraiser returns to the stage of The Press Room. The Rock Show is includes the much anticipated announcement of our 2022 Grand Marshal, kick-ass raffle prizes, and of course, music!
Featuring (in no particular order):
doug. – Local punk at its finest.
Facebook – Bandcamp
Kong Moon – Power trio who also played the Rock Show in 2018!
Facebook – Bandcamp
Gay Bride of Frankenstein (Cast & Band)
In 2010, Gay Bride’s creators (Billy Butler & Dane Leeman) were our grand marshals. Billy Butler has also previously played the Rock Show with Bitter Pill. This year to celebrate the new upcoming production of Gay Bride of Frankenstein at The Player’s Ring (Oct 20 – Nov 5), the cast and band will be playing some selections from the show.
Photo of Kong Moon by Corey Michael Butterworth
Please Note: Check individual event descriptions to learn if we are selling merchandise or holding a raffle as this goes not apply to all events.