Third Annual Halloween Parade Scares Up a Good Time in Las Vegas

Downtown Halloween Revelers by Julie Kasperson

The Las Vegas Halloween Parade returned for its third annual event along 4th Street in the Downtown area, on Halloween, of course. The parade, free for all ages, included art cars from the Burning Man festival, music, fire performances, a costume contest, and mobile artworks.

This is my first encounter with the parade, and it definitely won’t be my last. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and judging by the throngs of people, many of whom dressed in costume along the parade route, a favorite among others as well. There were hundreds of onlookers along 4th Street, both standing and watching the floats, cars, and spectacle, as well as people gathered in the grandstands.

Local business owners, including CEO Tony Hsieh of Zappos.com, came to judge the entries in the parade and costume contest. Zappos.com relocated from Henderson to the former City Hall in the Downtown area, and Hsieh has been very involved in the development and growth of business concerning Downtown.

After the parade, people gathered under the canopy on Fremont Street to party and ogle each others’ costumes. There was also a Creepy Carnival taking place on 3rd Street, between Ogden and Stewart that was the official parade Afterparty, which included food, drinks, and games.

It was very exciting and fun to see how much love and effort people put into their floats, cars, costumes and make-up. The parade for me was another reason to visit and enjoy what Downtown Las Vegas has to offer. It can only get better.

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All photo credits: Julie Kasperson,

© 2012 Julie Kasperson - All rights reserved.

-VegasJules ( Julie Kasperson ) can be contacted through her facebook page.

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More photos ( click to enlarge ) ...

Zombie Apocalypse Parade Entry

Scary Showgirls

Fire-breathing Insect Parade Entry

Family Celebrating Haloween

Downtown 3rd Street DJ And Dancers

Costumed Revelers Alongside The Parade Route

Art Car

Fetish And Fantasy Halloween Ball Struts Into The Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel

The following post was contributed by WHV contributor Julie Kasperson. She can be contacted through her Facebook Site.

As I perused the huge line snaking through the Hard Rock Hotel, I wondered if my companion and I would make it into the Fetish and Fantasy Halloween Ball. Security was everywhere, directing party goers to move here and there, not to block doorways, yelling instructions at everyone. Everyone seemed to be in a festive, happy mood. It’s the first Halloween party I’ve attended in a long while where everyone was in costume. It’s a requirement of the Ball—you must attend in costume or be turned away. This event was sold out and judging by the thousands in attendance, this was one of THE parties to be at for Halloween.

The action took place in two rooms: one big ballroom where there was a dance floor, tables, vendors selling jewelry, lingerie, artwork, and other sexy items, and a stage where various acts of B&D (bondage & dominance) and S&M (sadism/masochism) were taking place, in full view of the public. The newly remodeled Joint was also open for partiers. A lot of the performances of the night took place here, such as Men of Playgirl (exotic male dance troupe); Laseronics (laser light show), and Perish (a group of performers utilizing fire and power tools—it’s a little difficult to explain unless you’ve seen it!) Well-known DJ’s also took over the stage at the Joint such as Donald Glaude and Scooter & LaVelle, getting the crowd moving.

All kinds of costumes were worn by the crowd: everything from the most kinky and flesh-baring to cute and sexy, funny, and even group efforts such as Wrestlemania (Hulk Hogan look-alike) and Star Wars. Many of the costumed attendees paraded down the hallways between the two party rooms, preening and posing for photos.

Maybe because I’ve lived in L.A. most of my life and have seen a lot of strange things I didn’t find this party to be as “wildly exotic” as the ads have touted it to be. Also, since the Gaming Control Board has been monitoring behavior at clubs recently, and even shutting down Privé Nightclub at Planet Hollywood, naughtiness and outrageous behavior was kept on a short leash, as it were. It was very enjoyable and a great night for people-watching. One of the best parties in town for Halloween, I do believe. Lewd and lascivious? Nah. Well, maybe just a teeny bit…

Some photos by Julie Kasperson from the
Fetish and Fantasy Ball

Cupid Girl



Acrobats Perform



Perish Performs

Dan Aykroyd and His Dad On Coast To Coast AM Tonight

I'm listening to Coast To Coast AM radio tonight and it is another riveting show. The quality and choice of topics have really improved on C2C recently. Peter Aykroyd ( Dan's Dad ) is promoting his new book A History of Ghosts, with an introduction written by Dan, who has become quite an influential and knowledgeable paranormal ( and UFO ) researcher in his own right. ( Once a conehead, always a conehead ?!) I have added this book to my Amazon wish list, so remember me for the coming Holiday Season --- or Christmas --- or Hanukkah :-)

Dan wrote the screenplay for Ghostbusters and he was definitely influenced by his father grandfather --- the book author and Canadian filmmaker --- who in turn was influenced by his own fathergrandfather (Dan's grandfather great grandfather), who was a Spiritualist and regularly held seances when they were popular back in mid-19th to 20th century. During the C2C interview Dan said that Ghostbusters is in the same tradition as the recently released low budget movie Paranormal Activity and of course, the classic movie Ghost with the late Patrick Swayze. Movies like these are just great for viewing this Halloween season...

Now it is not surprising that this C2C show airs tonight, a few days before Halloween. You may ask yourself,"What does all this have to do with Las Vegas?" Well, really very little other than Coast To Coast's origins in Vegas with Art Bell, and Dan Aykroyd's crazy local TV ads ( where he recreates his Saturday Night Live persona of the fast talking TV kitchen gadget pitchman - remember the Bassomatic skit from SNL? ) for Lee's Discount Liquors here in Vegas, promoting his "pure spirit" Crystal Head Vodka. And did I mention that The Blues Brothers featuring Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi will be performing at the Las Vegas House of Blues on October 31st (Halloween) ? Seems like all roads lead to Vegas, eventually...







The following is Dan's video, now seriously hawking his pure - water sourced, no additives added, Newfoundland government still produced, diamond filtered Bassomatic ( just kidding ) vodka which was introduced around Halloween a year ago. I have not tried this "pure spirit" vodka yet, but may investigate drinking a few ounces at bedtime as a possible cure for my chronic insomnia. Just stare into the crystal skull's eye sockets, you are getting very, very sleepy ...

Summary Of Last Night's Show From Coast To Coast Web Site

Looking at the Coast To Coast website, I stand corrected on at least one point: there are four ( not three ) generations of Aykroyds who were interested in the paranormal.

Spirits and the Paranormal C2C Show Summary
October 28, 2009

Celebrated actor and businessman Dan Aykroyd was joined by his father Peter Aykroyd (first hour only) the author of A History of Ghosts, to discuss their family's interest in the paranormal, which has spanned four generations. Peter's grandfather Samuel was a spiritualist in Kingston, Ontario. As part of a group known as "Dr. Aykroyd's Circle," they met regularly with a trance medium named Walter Ashhurst, who communicated with deceased spirits. Peter said he joined in on some of these seances, when he was a young boy. Of the various types of phenomena, "materialization" has impressed Peter the most, and he cited the case of when a medieval monk reportedly appeared before one group during a seance.

Dan talked about "precipitated spirit paintings," works of art said to appear on canvases without the use of human hands. He grew up seeing American Psychical Research journals around the house, and some of the paranormal knowledge he was steeped in later helped to inspire his hit film Ghostbusters, which took a lighter look at the subject matter. "One of my favorite things to do is to drive in the middle of the night, 'planet crawl' as it were, across America or Canada and listen to Coast to Coast. It's just one of the treats of being alive," Dan Aykroyd shared.

Dan discussed unusual psychic phenomena such as apports, describing an incident in China in which a container ship had a black void that sucked equipment away-- some of this equipment later emerged 2,000 miles away, he said. He also talked about his interest in UFOs, and cited a recent case in Ottawa in which a ball of lights was seen making right and left turns before crashing into the water.

October Schedule Of Events At Monte Lago Village

I just got the October schedule for the Monte Lago Village at Lake Las Vegas, and feel obligated to repeat it here. They need more traffic from locals. Since the weather is getting cooler, I love to "wander the village":

walk around the village, people watch, and occasionally spend some money! :-)

Fall is here! The Village at Lake Las Vegas is buzzing with events all month long to entertain the whole family! Come enjoy the beautiful weather lakeside every weekend for great events:

• Saturday, Oct. 3 - Endless Summer Cruise at the Lake Car Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring up to 100 of the area’s top hot rods and muscle cars. In addition to the car show, guests can partake in raffles for great prizes, giveaways, games and a live auction.



• Saturday, Oct. 10 & Sunday, Oct. 11 - Enjoy an evening of art, wine and jazz! Wander through The Village enjoying amazing Fall Arts Festival from local artists on both Saturday (10 a.m.- 10 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Vino di Lago will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is the perfect evening when paired with “Jazz on the Lake.”



• Saturday, Oct. 24 - Bring out your furry friends for Dogtoberfest and celebrate “Vegas Dog” magazine’s 10 year anniversary! From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., you and your pup can enjoy live music, great food, costume contests and much more.



• Saturday, Oct. 31 - Celebrate Halloween with The Village and Action Sports United with “Tricks & Treats” starting at 5 p.m. BMX athletes will perform the “tricks” while the shops and restaurants throughout The Village give out the “treats.” In addition, guests can enjoy the spooky haunted house, piñatas full of candy, games, raffles, a pumpkin patch and prizes.

Click here for a full calendar of events at Monte Lago Village.

Las Vegas Halloween parties,2008, Fabulous Festival, Fetish and Fantasy Ball, Electro House of Horrors, Fright Dome and more

Fabulous Festival

Halloween week in Las Vegas brings many kinds of parties that surround the Halloween nature of things. This year Las Vegas will host a party at The Orleans Arena that will be 18+ and is dance culture orientated. The Fabulous Festival has its origins in Amsterdam. Its the creation of the promotional company The Art of Dance. The Art of Dance Las Vegas will bring the brand and its aspects to sin city Saturday, November 1st,2008, the night after Halloween. But be assured, costumes will be more than likely worn by many attendees in honor of Halloween and the spirit of dressing up. People often fantasize about coming to Las Vegas and opting for an alternate ego so paring up the incognito nature of being a visitor to sin city with the dress up nature of Halloween is a match made in marketing heaven.

The Orleans Arena has the patron capacity of 11,000 to an estimated 13,000 people.
Las Vegas hasn't seen the likes of a dance party 'massive' for at least several years.

And to my recollection it's not had a legitimate 18+ massive at least since I moved here in 1999.

The Fabulous Festival has a lineup that rivals many national gatherings:

Armin van Buuren Armin van Buuren world wide web Armin van Buuren MySpace page Bad Boy Bill Dj Bad Boy Bill MSTRKRAFT MSTRKRFT Robbie Rivera Robbie Rivera world wide web Robbie Rivera Fedde Le Grand Fedde Le Grand's MySpace music page Deadmau5 Deadmau5 world wide web ^ Cube Guys Cube Guys world wide web^ Ed Banger Ed Banger Records

Sebastian Sebastian Luca aka Digital Boy Busy P Busy P Myspace page^ DJ Mehdi DJ Mehdi on MySpace ^ SoMe So Me on MySpace Mr. Flash Dj Morningstar on the web and Morningstar on MySpace. Live performances by: Crystal Castles Crystal Castles and Felix Cartel Hearts Revolution

Luca aka Digital Boy, one of the artists scheduled to perform at The Fabulous Festival, said "To have an event like this that is 18 and over will let the 18,19 and 20 year-olds experience something like what is offered in the clubs in Las Vegas but because of their age they haven't been able to. There are a lot of fans of the music that want something like this." Luca aka Digital Boy spins as a dj in numerous clubs throughout the Las Vegas valley, including Lavo, Revolution, Blue Martini, Moon, Prive and tours to Europe on a regular basis.

18+ and about the music. That's music to this writers/bloggers ears!
Bottle service is fine and has it's place in clubland forever. All the celebrity watching is fantastic for a spell. It's exciting to catch a glimpse of someone who's famous getting their club on in Vegas. But for this die hard veteran of the club scene who's always up for the heart pumping adrenaline of hearing music that stirs the soul and dancing with other fans of music just simply knowing about the Fabulous Festival (and all the other events for the weekend before Halloween and Halloween weekend proper) is making me excited!

Now it's time to decide on what costume to wear to which events!

Many industry insiders (i.e dj's and producers) write off massives like the Fabulous Festival. But I find that by seeing live performances from up-and-coming artists who perform live somehow validates electronic music as authentic and a collective listening, visual effects and dancing experience from some of the top international dj's and music producers will create an environment that will grind the wheels of industry to raise the bar for what's being played on the radio, on podcasts, sales of music on I Tunes and Rhapsody and BeatPort and will have an impact on the charts on MySpace. More exposure for the artists and the artists the dj's play will create more awareness thereby shaping the ebb and flow of the EDM scene.

Cost $66







official web site for event:
Fabulous Festival
Fabulous Festival's world wide web site

Fabulous Festival
Fabulous Festival's MySpace page

Tickets are available @:
Want Tickets

More information about Halloween weekend events @:
Club Zone

Italy, Netherlands, France, Canada, USA are some of the countries represented in the Fabulous Festival.

Frightdome At Circus Circus

A Halloween Haunted House / Party in Las Vegas for the entire month of October on weekends at Circus, Circus is called "Fright Dome":
Frightdome @ Circus Circus

• 4 d FX


• 25 + rides and events


• 5 haunted houses

Every weekend from Oct. 3rd until Nov. 1st,
call 702.794.3939 for more information.
Not recommended for children under 12.
Frightdome web site

Fetish and Fantasy Ball

Fetish and Fantasy Ball in Las Vegas Saturday, October 25th, 2008

13th annual event.
Fetish And Fantasy Ball
on MySpace.

Tickets are $80.00

$50 after 1:30 AM

Must be 21+ to attend this event.

The Fetish & Fantasy Ball will be held in the Las Vegas sport spark. You can find tickets on TicketMaster.

Some of the performers for Fetish and Fantasy Ball 2008 are:

RubberDoll, Scooter & Lavelle, DJ Scotty Boy, LV Fire, Perish, Steven Andrew, Vegas Vandalls and more...

Pete Tong is spinning @ Body English on Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 for the
Godskitchen party Halloween week.
Pete Tong world wide web

and

Body English

world wide web

Electro House Of Horrors

A party for Halloween the Saturday before Halloween in Las Veags is the Electro House of Horrors. There will be dj's from all across the country featured in the Electro House of Horrors. Women who dress in Halloween attire are admitted for free all night long.

This Halloween party will be complete with a video show of horrors.

Electro House of Horrors party on Saturday, October 25th, 2008 at PUFF.

Puff is located just east of the strip @ 1030 E. Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas

Electro House Of Horrors

on Myspace

Ladies free before 11 PM and all night long in Halloween costume and $20 cover all night for gentlemen.

This Electro House of Horrors Las Vegas Halloween Party will be held 10 PM till 6 AM dancing event.

Many dj's. See flyer below:


There will be gift goodie bags given to the first 50 people who attend the Electro House of Horrors. Live performance art from Sleazo The Clown of Swing Shift Sideshow. Live art from Rosedoll at Electro House of Horrors. There is a cash prize for the best costume. Something called 'Cinema Therapy' using the newly launched Serato VS 1 mpeg 4 video mixing technology will be performed by Speedy. Josh The Funky 1 from Chicago, Johnny Rox, Edgar Reyes, John V, Bongo Bennie, Eric Martinez, Dj Ganjaboat, Dj Tigger, Two Fish, Madame Filth, Steele & Godfrey, Biz E!, Jester, Dj Fusion and DJ Campayne will all be spinning wicked electronic music for Halloween Electro House of Horrors Halloween Las Vegas 2008!

Monster Bash Halloween 2008 Featuring Luca aka Digital Boy, DJ P, DJ Crime, DJ Swamp, DJ Miss Dust, DJ Miss Lisa, DJ Sien Pileggi and DJ Shane Thomas. Three nights @ ASIA in Planet Hollywood. Friday, Halloween Oct. 31st, Sat. Nov. 1st and Sun. Nov. 2nd.
Tickets are $40 per night or save $$ and pay $99 for all three nights.
Visit : Monster Bash's MySpace page for more info. and pictures of the go go dancers and dj's.
There will be a contest for go go dancers on Sat. Nov. 1st of Monster Bash with a $5,000 prize. No cover for go go dancer competition

And much more to come ...

We're sure Paul Oakenfold's got something wild planned for the Sat. Nov. 1st edition of Planet Perfecto ® ! Rain in The Palms.
Planet Perfecto
world wide web^

More to be added to this blog post as we get the info. compiled. If you have any info. that you would like to be added to this list, please contact us via email links on the blog.

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Respect, Peace and Light
Xtine on the sin city HALLOWEEN scene

Have A Happy Halloween In Vegas

The staff and management of What's Happening, Vegas wish you and yours a Happy Halloween, Vegas style. Vegas is a place where people come to forget their troubles and Halloween is the holiday where we can all laugh at death. What an awesome combination! If Halloween (or All-hallow-even ) is when the veil between the spirit and earthy world is thinnest, then let the spirit of good luck break on through and visit you while you are visiting Vegas!

Oh, by the way, we wish the residents of the great state of Nevada a happy Nevada Day.

Vegas' Ghostly Growth
or "Nothin' Says Lovin' Like Somethin' From The Coven"

My wife and I drove around Henderson last night to some of the more affluent neighborhoods where some Halloween home decorations and lawn displays seem to have gone beyond the pale ( excuse the pun ). I mean even Santa himself is getting jealous of some of these elaborate lawn displays. And people are really in "deadly" competition with each other. If I were a kid, I would be scared to walk out of some of these houses the displays are that scary! Some of these displays must have cost at least one mortgage balloon payment.

Judging by the Halloween parties at the local clubs, one would think that this is the most important celebration of the year for Vegas.

We do not get many ( or more likely, any ) kids visiting for Trick or Treat in our over 55 retirement neighborhood; and as an "old geezer", I have to laugh on how times have changed. When I was a wee boy in a Pennsylvania hollow (a hollow weener! -oops ), Trick or Treat was a magical night. We were not accompanied by adults ( what a bummer that would have been ! ) and there were no house checks by the police on known child molesters registered sex offenders. The only time I ever got mugged in my life was when at the age of 10, some older kids forcibly stole my bag of Halloween candy, but after the initial shock, I just shrugged it off and went back to the same houses and begged for more ( accompanied by some 12 year old friends ).

Vegas Adult Halloween Calendar

More Treats And Tricks For Adults Only

Where to go to celebrate Halloween at the night clubs and ultra lounges this week:

• October 29 Haunted House Halloween Party
  Jet Nightclub
  (702) 791-7111
  
• October 29 Cirque Halloween Party
  Revolution Lounge
  (702) 731-7111
  
• October 30 Criss Angel Hosts Haunted Halloween
  Pure Nightclub
  (702) 731-7873
  
• October 30 Gorgeous Frankenstein & Horrorpops
  House of Blues
  (702) 632-7600
  
• October 31 Official Halloween Afterparty Hosted by Marilyn Manson
  Playboy Club
  (702) 942-7001
  
• October 31 Paris Hilton Hosts a Very Sexy Halloween Costume Party
  LAX Nightclub
  (702) 262-4LAX
  
• October 31 Taolloween Hosted by Twisted Sisters Joanna & Marta Krupa
  Tao Nightclub
  (702) 388 - 8588
  
• October 31 Diablo's Cantina Halloween Party
  Monte Carlo
  (702) 730-6666
  
• October 31 Tyson Beckford Hosts Halloween Costume Contest
  Revolution Lounge
  (702) 731-7111
  
• October 31 41th Annual Beaux Arts Ball
  Studio 54
  (702) 891-7254
  
• October 31 Heaven & Hell Costume Party
  Cherry Nightclub
  (702) 797-7777
  
• October 31 4th Annual Scary-Okee" Party
  Imperial Palace
  (702) 731-3311
  
• October 31 Jet Halloween Ball
  Jet Nightclub
  (702) 791-7111
  
• October 31 Carnaval Court's Biggest Outdoor Halloween Bash
  Carnaval Court
  (702) 369-5084
  
• October 31 House of Horrors Halloween Party
  House of Blues
  (702) 632-7600
  

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Criss Angel hosts Halloween party, performs live on "Phenomenon" - from LasVegasVegas.com.

Haunted Las Vegas - A Halloween Potpourri

Las Vegas is really haunted, especially this time of year! Try the Haunted Vegas Tour for a guided tour of Las Vegas' famous ghostly abodes. And don't forget the Fright Dome in the Adventure Dome at Circus Circus!

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And don't miss Art Bell's return to his "Ghost To Ghost" live radio show on Halloween night October 31st, as he guest hosts for George Noorey. Listeners call in to relate their personal experiences with ghostly encounters. Turn off the lights and listen to Art as he skillfully scares you half to death with his traditional annual Halloween show!

Also, this Friday October 26, Art Bell is joined by Brendan Cook & Barbara McBeath from the Ghost Investigators Society for a new selection of actual recorded voices of ghosts, known as Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP).

Litening to "UFO PHIL":
"UFO Phil" Performs "Listening To Coast TO Coast" ... and of course, it rhymes with "Ghost"!!


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With so many celebs like (possibly) David Copperfield and O J Simpson and Briney and others drawn like moths to the lights of Vegas and self-destructively crashing & burning in flames ( how we love to see the once mighty fall!) , I found a new theme song for Vegas from the old Michael Jackson's ( another moth! )"Thriller" era : Ghost Of A Chance.

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