The Halloween Frolic has been held annually on or around October 31st since 1914. In 1914, Mrs. John Krebs held a party for the Hiawatha children. In those first years, the youngsters dressed in costume and decorated their trikes and wagons....the first "floats". She entertained with awards and cookies for the little ghosts and goblins. Mrs. Krebs started a tradition that has been expanded on to include two big parades, numerous contests with trophies and cash prizes, and a Halloween Queen contest. 

 

The Hiawatha Halloween Frolic is considered by most to be the "Oldest, Continuous Halloween Parade in the Nation." It has been featured on the Travel Channel, Kansas Magazine and many other articles and pieces over the years.  

 

We hope you can join us for the festivities this year, as we are proud of our parade's longevity and hopes for it's continuance for many years to come.