Parade of Lost Souls 2025 in East Vancouver

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: East Vancouver (exact location revealed October 31 at midnight)
Admission: Suggested donation $10 per person

Event Overview

The Parade of Lost Souls returns to East Vancouver on November 1, 2025, inviting the community to celebrate creativity, music, dance, and art in a magical, spooky evening tradition. Presented by the Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret, this grassroots festival thrives through community support, volunteer energy, and the generous donations that keep the parade alive year after year.

The 2025 theme is “The Thinning of the Veil,” highlighting the mystical moment when the worlds of the living and the dead come closest.

Schedule

• Parade of Little Souls (Family-Friendly) – 7:00 PM

• Parade of Lost Souls – Processions at 8:00 PM & 9:00 PM

• Lost Souls After Party (19+) – 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM

The exact parade location will be announced at midnight on October 31, 2025.

After Party

The night continues with the Lost Souls After Party featuring live music, performances, and immersive visuals. This 19+ event requires tickets, which go on sale September 1.

Workshops & Activities

Leading up to the parade, the community is encouraged to get involved through free or by-donation workshops:

• Thriller Dance Workshop – Learn Michael Jackson’s classic choreography.

• Time Warp Workshop – Dance to The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

• Parade Dancers Workshop – Join the Carnival Band with simple choreography.

• Costume Sales & Open Houses – Fridays in September and October at Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret (2050 Scotia Street).

Workshops are held at Britannia High School Cafeteria, 1001 Cotton Drive, Vancouver.

Get Involved

The Parade of Lost Souls is a community celebration at heart. You can:

• Join a workshop

• Build and bring an installation or shrine

• Perform music, dance, or theatre

• Help with set building and crafting

• Create and wear your own costume

All ages are welcome, but children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Important Notes

• This is a rain-or-shine event.

• Suggested donation of $10 per person helps cover event costs like permits, insurance, and artist fees.

• Costumes, creativity, and community spirit are encouraged.

📍 More Info: Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret – Parade of Lost Souls

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