# Toms River Halloween celebrations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/toms-river-halloween-celebrations
> Updated: 2026-10-09T16:06:59.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Toms River Halloween Parade in Ocean County, New Jersey, is anticipated to experience significant growth for its 2026 event. Scheduled for Saturday, October 31, the celebration will feature a patriotic theme to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Despite hosting one of the largest Halloween parades in the country, Toms River was excluded from a 2026 list of the top 20 best towns and cities to celebrate Halloween in America released by Only In Your State. The rankings placed Salt Lake City, Utah, as the top Halloween city in the nation based on the density of candy stores, Halloween stores, and themed attractions.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Toms River excluded from top 20 US Halloween towns list

Toms River, NJ, was omitted from Only In Your State’s list of the top 20 Halloween towns in America, while Salt Lake City, Utah, took the top spot.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toms-river-excluded-from-top-20-us-halloween-towns-list

### 2026-09-29: Toms River Halloween Parade expected to grow for 2026

The 2026 Toms River Halloween Parade is expected to be a major event, featuring a patriotic theme for America's 250th anniversary and falling on a Saturday night.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toms-river-halloween-parade-expected-to-grow-for-2026

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