Little Five Points Halloween Parade 2015

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year and each year Little Five Points goes all out with their annual parade. This year was no different. Gruesome ghouls, sharks, circus freaks, superheroes, villains, Sesame Street characters, Scooby-Doo and the gang, Mad Max and so much more took over the streets of the artsy neighborhood as they marched, played and made their way through the route. Thousands of people, also in costume, lined Euclid and Moreland avenues to watch the shenanigans and get some early tricks and treats.

Jerry Tew (left) plays the bass with the Rumours before the start of the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Jerry Tew (left) plays the bass with the Rumours before the start of the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Dressed as the pope, Joey Lewis, has his photo taken with Jason Dodds as Big Bird before the start of the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Dressed as the pope, Joey Lewis, has his photo taken with Jason Dodds as Big Bird before the start of the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Lilian Reis (right), Andrea Moreira, Dirlene Carr and Carla Stafford dance as they wait for the start of the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Lilian Reis (right), Andrea Moreira, Dirlene Carr and Carla Stafford dance as they wait for the start of the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Moe Foster waits for the start of the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Moe Foster waits for the start of the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Monet Aouad (center) rides on her father Robert's shoulders as they look for a spot to watch the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Monet Aouad (center) rides on her father Robert’s shoulders as they look for a spot to watch the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Ryan Wilson (left), Alexis Roland and Melanie Wilson wait for the start of the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Ryan Wilson (left), Alexis Roland and Melanie Wilson wait for the start of the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Cheryl Stauss waves to the crowd during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Cheryl Stauss waves to the crowd during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Betsy Abrams (right) walks up the street during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Betsy Abrams (right) walks up the street during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Charles Shapiro juggles as he rides his unicycle up the street during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Charles Shapiro juggles as he rides his unicycle up the street during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Grand Marshal Steve Harris rides up the street during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Grand Marshal Steve Harris rides up the street during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Tatum Bishop rides in her wagon during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Tatum Bishop rides in her wagon during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Sandy Nichols (right) plays the guitar as she walks up the street during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Sandy Nichols (right) plays the guitar as she walks up the street during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Jeff Schott rides his lawnmower up the street during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Jeff Schott rides his lawnmower up the street during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Chris Schott (right) pushes her dolls in a stroller during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Chris Schott (right) pushes her dolls in a stroller during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Ryan Vila (center) marches down Moreland Ave. during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Ryan Vila (center) marches down Moreland Ave. during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Rob Thompson plays a flame thrower guitar during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Rob Thompson plays a flame thrower guitar during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Dressed as a zombie, Joni Johnston (center) hushes the crowd during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Dressed as a zombie, Joni Johnston (center) hushes the crowd during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Akiko Jones tries to get free from her cage during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Akiko Jones tries to get free from her cage during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Lucas Godfrey brandishes a chainsaw during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Lucas Godfrey brandishes a chainsaw during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Stella Maximuk (left) and her brother Nico reach their hands out to try and get candy during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Stella Maximuk (left) and her brother Nico reach their hands out to try and get candy during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Andrew Zucker works the head of a Chinese dragon during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Andrew Zucker works the head of a Chinese dragon during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Dressed as pirates, Haley Apley (center) and Selena Copeland wave to the crowd during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Dressed as pirates, Haley Apley (center) and Selena Copeland wave to the crowd during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Adam Moore (right) passes out candy during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Adam Moore (right) passes out candy during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Dana Swanson pops out of the back of a float during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Dana Swanson pops out of the back of a float during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Lucas Godfrey (left) battles Eddie Ray in the street during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Lucas Godfrey (left) battles Eddie Ray in the street during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Cory Poucher (center) reaches out over his wife Candice's head as he performs on the back of a float during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Cory Poucher (center) reaches out over his wife Candice’s head as he performs on the back of a float during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Dressed as Uncle Fester from the Addams Family, Arthur Morrison carries a lightbulb in his mouth during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Dressed as Uncle Fester from the Addams Family, Arthur Morrison carries a lightbulb in his mouth during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Sasha Payne (right) watches the Little Five Points Halloween Parade pass by in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Sasha Payne (right) watches the Little Five Points Halloween Parade pass by in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Teddy Vywics (left) rides on the back of a float during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Teddy Vywics (left) rides on the back of a float during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Gabby Hale rides on the back of a float during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Gabby Hale rides on the back of a float during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Jeff Gordan (center) pushes his daughter Julianne in a stroller during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Jeff Gordan (center) pushes his daughter Julianne in a stroller during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Hymen Moments performs on the back of a float during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Hymen Moments performs on the back of a float during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Hymen Moments perform on the back of a float during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Hymen Moments perform on the back of a float during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Jay Crossley (left) plays his jewel studded trumpet during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Jay Crossley (left) plays his jewel studded trumpet during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Deana Mahan (left) and Kathleen O'Donnell walk down Moreland Ave. during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Deana Mahan (left) and Kathleen O’Donnell walk down Moreland Ave. during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Chris Watson plays up to the crowd during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Chris Watson plays up to the crowd during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Carrie Cwiak (center) hangs from a trapeze during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Carrie Cwiak (center) hangs from a trapeze during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Casey Kozee (center) performs with Devomatix during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Casey Kozee (center) performs with Devomatix during the Little Five Points Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

One of the numerous bands in the Little Five Points Halloween Parade performs on the back of a float as the crowd pushes onto the street on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

One of the numerous bands in the Little Five Points Halloween Parade performs on the back of a float as the crowd pushes onto the street on Saturday, October 17, 2015.