Halloween Extravaganza and the Procession of the Ghouls Pictures:
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine Address:
1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine Ticketing Phone:
212-316-7540
Nearest Subways to The Cathedral of St. John the Divine:
Take the 1, 9 to 110th St/Cathedral Parkway.
Halloween Extravaganza Tickets:
Prices: $20 for general admission
Tickets often sell out, so purchase them in advance to be sure you can attend. Tickets are available online or by calling 866-811-4111.
Tickets often sell out, so purchase them in advance to be sure you can attend. Tickets are available online or by calling 866-811-4111.
2009 Halloween Extravaganza Date and Showtimes:
Friday, October 30 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine Official Website:
Silent Movies Shown For Procession of the Ghouls:
About the Halloween Extravaganza and Procession of Ghouls:
The Halloween Extravaganza and Procession of Ghouls takes place every year at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The annual Halloween celebration has become a New York institution, providing Halloween entertainment for a myriad of costume-clad New Yorkers. The evening's entertainment begins with a screening of a classic horror film. In 2004, they showed the 1920 silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and in 2005, they showed the 1928 version of The Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney. Cathedral Organist Timothy Brumfield provides an eerie soundtrack for this haunting classic film. This is the perfect atmosphere for seeing this film, but make sure you arrive early enough to sit close to the front -- the storyline is often conveyed through hand-written notes contained in the film which are difficult to read from a great distance. The Cathedral truly embodies the spirit of Halloween, with dim lighting and a ghostly feeling created by the organ music.
Following the movie, The Grand Procession of the Ghouls begins, again accompanied by the Cathedral's outstanding organist. Ralph Lee, who created New York City's Halloween Parade, stages an impressive parade of ghoulish characters who slowly work their way down the center aisle, often interacting with audience members. The costumes are impressive and the ghouls stay perfectly in character, which makes for an enjoying experience for young and old alike.
