The City of Kings Mountain will host its annual “Great Pumpkin Halloween Parade” on October 31st.  Children Newborn-7, along with their parents are invited to gather at Cherokee Street Parking begins at 9:30 am to line up for this spectacular spooky parade. At 10:00 am, the foot parade, will travel to the Gazeboo at Patriots Park for a howling good time.

Kings Mountain Marketing, Tourism and Events Department, Mauney Memorial Library’s Harris Children’s Department, in cooperation with Dance Magic Studio, Cleveland County Childcare Connections, Partnership for Children and Kings Mountain Historical Museum will provide entertainment, games, Halloween stories, songs, sing-alongs and fun for all.

Local merchants are encouraged to dress in costumes to greet the children and hand out candy along the parade route.  Tables will be provided at Patriots Park for businesses to use to give away candy and treats.

Afterwards, children and parents are welcome to stay and play, have a picnic lunch, take photos with the Peanuts gang in Linus’ pumpkin patch or dine in one of the convenient downtown restaurants.

The parade will start at Cherokee Street parking and continue to Mountain St, across Battleground, then left on South Railroad Ave. The parade will end at Patriots Park.