The Marion Art Center will host the annual Halloween parade on Friday, Oct. 31. Costumed characters of all ages are welcome to be a part of this family event. Meet at the Marion Music Hall at 4 p.m.

Under the direction of Hannah Moore, the Sippican Elementary School Styxx Drum Corps will lead the parade followed by witches, goblins, princesses, ghosts and all sorts of spooky and amusing spirits. The parade route goes south on Front Street, then up Main Street, right on to Spring Street and back down Cottage to the Music Hall where goody bags will be available.