Noe Street between Market and Beaver on Sunday, October 27, 2024, was filled with both youngsters and adults for the Castro Merchants Association’s Halloween Block Party and Contests. The event featured live entertainment, shopping, The Fun Zone kids’ activities, and prizes for all ages.
In addition to traditional Halloween characters and symbols, the colorful gathering also incorporated Day of the Dead and Mexican heritage traditions. A giant skeleton crafted by artist Oscar Zamora Graves was the centerpiece of the event information and registration booth’s decorations.
Sister Roma served as emcee, as well as for the costume contests for kids, adults, and pets. Judges included the SF AIDS Foundation’s Dr. Tyler TerMeer, Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, local merchant Terrance Alan, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, and CG Events’ Danimal Padilla. DJ Bugie provided beats.
Mayor London Breed, accompanied by State Senator Scott Wiener, spoke to the crowd and marveled along with all attending at the formidable teeth of the monster sea creature selected as one of the costume contest winners. As Sister Roma later wrote, expressing the sentiment of many: “So many great costumes, wonderful crowd, incredible vendors, and great jams.”
Halloween in the Castro
Published on November 7, 2024
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