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Cumberland County Announces Halloween Parade Schedule

Cumberland County has shared its 2026 Halloween parade schedule, with nine parades planned between Oct. 13 and Oct. 26.

  • Mechanicsburg Borough: Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m., on West Marble Street and West Keller Street.
  • Boiling Springs: Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m., on High Street, Walnut Street and Front Street.
  • New Cumberland Borough: Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m., on Bridge Street.
  • Mount Holly Springs Borough: Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m., on West Pine Street, Baltimore Avenue and Butler Street.
  • East Pennsboro Township: Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m., on Shady Lane and Enola Drive.
  • Carlisle Borough: Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m., on East North Street and Hanover Street.
  • Shippensburg Borough: Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m., on East King Street.
  • Camp Hill Borough: Monday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m., on Market Street, 24th Street and Walnut Street.
  • Newville Borough: Monday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m., on West Big Spring Avenue, South High Street and West Main Street.

Photo credits to Cumberland County, PA

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On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.