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Carmel's 110th Birthday Halloween Parade 2026: Event Photos

Manny Espinoza · Nov 2, 2026 · 84 photos

Carmel-by-the-Sea turned 110, and the town celebrated the way it always does: with a Halloween parade down Ocean Avenue. It is small-town and a little hokey in the best way, with families lining the curbs, vintage trucks full of costumed kids, and the mayor, council members and civic groups all on the route together. I photographed the whole parade myself on Friday afternoon, October 30, 2026, including my son, Luca Espinoza, who drove the route in his toy police car: 84 photos, from 3:45 PM to 4:57 PM, shown in the order I took them. Read the story and see my favorite frames.

Carmel's 110th parade, at a glance

  • Event: City of Carmel-by-the-Sea 110th Birthday Party and Halloween Parade
  • Date: Friday, October 30, 2026, afternoon
  • Route: Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
  • Host: City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
  • On the route: city leaders, Carmel Cares volunteers, the Carmel Chamber of Commerce, CERT, fire and police crews, classic cars, e-bikes and costumed locals
  • This gallery: 84 photos, 3:45 PM to 4:57 PM, in the order taken
  • Photography: Manny Espinoza

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Luca in a police uniform and toy police Jeep with a volunteer in a safety vest walking behind
My son, Luca Espinoza, leading Mayor Dale Byrne down Ocean Avenue in his electric police car

All 84 photos, in the order taken

From the first costumes arriving to the last fire engine, each photo has a number and the time it was captured, shown when you open it. Tap a photo to enlarge it, then swipe or use the arrow keys. Looking for yourself? Start near the time you remember.

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Luca in a toy police Jeep with a Carmel police officer beside a patrol SUV before the Carmel Halloween Parade 2026
No. 001 · 3:45 PM
Close portrait of Luca in a police costume driving a toy police Jeep with flashing lights at the Carmel Halloween Parade
No. 002 · 3:49 PM
Luca in his police costume and toy police Jeep with a toddler passenger dressed as Spider-Man
No. 003 · 3:54 PM
A man in a Peter Pan hat crouching beside a little girl in a green fairy costume on the Carmel parade route
No. 004 · 4:01 PM
Carmel painter Simon Bull with a group in front of a flower-patterned car before the Halloween parade
No. 005 · 4:06 PM
Woman in a Day of the Dead flower crown and skull makeup posing with a hand on her hip on Ocean Avenue
No. 006 · 4:07 PM
Woman in a skull-flower crown and sugar-skull makeup blowing a kiss to the camera at the Carmel Halloween Parade
No. 007 · 4:07 PM
Full-length portrait of a woman in a black lace Day of the Dead costume and flower crown on a Carmel street
No. 008 · 4:08 PM
Carmel-by-the-Sea Community Emergency Response Team volunteers in safety vests holding their green CERT banner
No. 009 · 4:10 PM
Police Chief Todd Trayer and Council Member Hans Buder with friends in costume, including Batman, a fairy and a woman in a butterfly cape, in front of a red Mustang
No. 010 · 4:12 PM
Two women in witch hats and a man in a top hat and sunglasses posing at the Carmel Halloween Parade
No. 011 · 4:13 PM
Carmel Mayor Dale Byrne in a cowboy hat and western shirt next to a man in a skull-flower top hat and sunglasses
No. 012 · 4:13 PM
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Three smiling women in yellow safety vests, one holding a small white dog, at the Carmel Halloween Parade
No. 013 · 4:14 PM
Children in fairy and baseball costumes riding in the bed of a vintage blue pickup decorated with autumn leaves
No. 014 · 4:16 PM
Vintage blue and white pickup carrying costumed children and a doll, trimmed with fall garland, on Ocean Avenue
No. 015 · 4:17 PM
Carmel Cares volunteers in traffic-cone costumes and safety vests gathered with dogs on Ocean Avenue
No. 016 · 4:18 PM
Group portrait of more than 150 Carmel Cares volunteers waving, with Luca in his toy police Jeep at the lower right
No. 017 · 4:18 PM
Costumed elves and reindeer riding a Rudolph holiday show float in the Carmel Halloween Parade
No. 018 · 4:19 PM
Three Carmel Cares volunteers in orange traffic cone costumes reading Caution Bump Ahead
No. 019 · 4:20 PM
Backs of three Carmel Cares volunteers in traffic cone costumes and green safety vests
No. 020 · 4:20 PM
A smiling woman and a bearded man in a bat headband and hat posing together at the parade
No. 021 · 4:21 PM
A man crouching to greet Luca in his toy police Jeep on the parade route
No. 022 · 4:23 PM
A family dressed as a farmer, a pig and a chick with a small dog in front of a blue vintage car
No. 023 · 4:24 PM
A man in a pirate costume with a woman and a young girl in a mermaid dress beside traffic cones
No. 024 · 4:25 PM
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City of Carmel Boards and Commissions banner carried by cheerleaders and costumed marchers
No. 025 · 4:26 PM
A man in a cowboy hat with a brown poodle in the window of an orange Jeep
No. 026 · 4:27 PM
A family in costume, including Batman and a firefighter boy, riding in a blue vintage convertible
No. 027 · 4:28 PM
Two men in a blue and white vintage convertible, one dressed as a referee
No. 028 · 4:28 PM
A woman in a red convertible while a man in a baseball cap leans in to talk, with the Batmobile behind
No. 029 · 4:28 PM
Former Carmel mayor Ken White, in the red cap, riding in a red convertible with a masked companion
No. 030 · 4:28 PM
Costumed guests and a uniformed police officer riding in a red Mustang convertible
No. 031 · 4:28 PM
A mother, a girl in a Flintstones costume and a man in a fire department cap riding an antique fire engine
No. 032 · 4:29 PM
Pet owners and costumed dogs in front of a seashell mural, including a dog in a tiny white car
No. 033 · 4:30 PM
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea banner and gold 10 balloons carried down the parade route
No. 034 · 4:32 PM
A man in a cowboy hat waving from an orange Jeep with a brown poodle in his lap
No. 035 · 4:34 PM
A man in a Batman costume with two girls and a boy in a blue convertible on Ocean Avenue
No. 036 · 4:36 PM
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A Batman dad, a girl in a fairy costume, a woman and a small firefighter waving from a blue convertible
No. 037 · 4:36 PM
A Carmel police motorcycle officer in a stormtrooper helmet leading the parade
No. 038 · 4:37 PM
City officials in party hats carrying the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea banner and balloons
No. 039 · 4:38 PM
Cheerleaders and marchers behind the City of Carmel Boards and Commissions banner
No. 040 · 4:38 PM
A woman in a yellow Minion costume cheering with red and white pom-poms
No. 041 · 4:38 PM
Luca in a police uniform and toy police Jeep with a volunteer in a safety vest walking behind
No. 042 · 4:39 PM
Luca waving from his toy police Jeep in front of an antique fire truck
No. 043 · 4:42 PM
Luca in his police costume driving his toy police Jeep with a vintage fire engine behind him
No. 044 · 4:43 PM
A boy in a green mask and costume waving from a parade float
No. 045 · 4:45 PM
A woman in a pig costume with a dog dressed as a cow and Moo signs from a convertible
No. 046 · 4:45 PM
A woman in a bear costume holding a baby in a chick outfit, with a man in a yellow duck costume
No. 047 · 4:45 PM
Library Board of Trustees members in party hats and costumes riding in a red vintage convertible
No. 048 · 4:45 PM
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A woman in a nun costume and sunglasses waving a wooden spoon from a car
No. 049 · 4:45 PM
The Batmobile rolling down Ocean Avenue in the Carmel Halloween Parade
No. 050 · 4:46 PM
Marchers carrying a Welcome 1970 Reunion banner down the street
No. 051 · 4:46 PM
A black 1930s pickup flying American flags and carrying costumed passengers
No. 052 · 4:46 PM
A turquoise 1950s convertible rolling down Ocean Avenue past spectators
No. 053 · 4:47 PM
Costumed passengers waving from a turquoise vintage convertible while crowds line the street
No. 054 · 4:47 PM
A firefighter in the cab of a red Carmel fire engine waving to the crowd
No. 055 · 4:47 PM
A white Citroen 2CV wrapped in caution tape and cobwebs with a skeleton passenger
No. 056 · 4:47 PM
A vintage army Jeep with a smiling driver in a beret and a woman in a red beret, with marchers behind
No. 057 · 4:48 PM
Close portrait of a smiling bearded man in a beret and sunglasses waving from the driver's seat of a vintage Jeep
No. 058 · 4:48 PM
Sygale Lomas, left, and Katie Enea, right, carrying the Carmel Chamber of Commerce banner at the head of the Chamber's group, with CERT volunteers behind
No. 059 · 4:48 PM
CERT volunteers marching in green safety vests behind the Carmel Community Emergency Response Team banner
No. 060 · 4:48 PM
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Costumed riders on electric bikes, one in a skull-mask onesie with a dog in a Union Jack sidecar
No. 061 · 4:48 PM
A rider dressed as Chucky on a light blue electric bike with a dog in the sidecar, with Cat in the Hat riders behind
No. 062 · 4:48 PM
A rider in a pink helmet on a vintage-style electric motorcycle with a goggled dog in the sidecar
No. 063 · 4:48 PM
Close portrait of a golden retriever in aviator goggles and a flight cap
No. 064 · 4:48 PM
Two boys in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costumes holding trick-or-treat bags
No. 065 · 4:49 PM
A smiling man in a green jacket and baseball cap driving a red vintage convertible
No. 066 · 4:49 PM
A woman in a bucket hat and yellow jacket waving to the crowd
No. 067 · 4:49 PM
A masked luchador in a blue vintage truck with a child in a police cap
No. 068 · 4:49 PM
A girl in a witch hat riding in the bed of a blue vintage pickup
No. 069 · 4:49 PM
A boy in a rainbow wig and red nose resting his chin on his hand in the bed of a truck
No. 070 · 4:50 PM
A woman in a vampire cape and a person in a silver mask and fur hood on the parade route
No. 071 · 4:50 PM
A smiling woman in a pink blazer and white cap waving on the parade route
No. 072 · 4:50 PM
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Elves, reindeer and costumed performers on a flatbed Rudolph holiday show float
No. 073 · 4:51 PM
Volunteers and a white van on the parade route as spectators in orange line the street, with fire vehicles behind
No. 074 · 4:51 PM
A red Carmel ambulance and fire vehicles driving down the parade route
No. 075 · 4:52 PM
A woman in the cab of a Carmel fire department truck waving to the crowd
No. 076 · 4:52 PM
A firefighter waving from the cab of a Carmel-by-the-Sea fire truck
No. 077 · 4:52 PM
Carmel-by-the-Sea Engine 15 driving down Ocean Avenue
No. 078 · 4:53 PM
A firefighter in turnout gear waving from the window of a red fire truck
No. 079 · 4:53 PM
A fire crew member in sunglasses waving from the cab of a red fire engine
No. 080 · 4:53 PM
Costumed riders in reindeer antlers, an elf hat and a red beard waving from a truck bed
No. 081 · 4:55 PM
A woman dressed as the Queen of Hearts in a playing-card dress and crown
No. 082 · 4:56 PM
A family in Star Wars and ninja costumes with adults in Day of the Dead and western costumes on Ocean Avenue
No. 083 · 4:56 PM
Costumed children and parents gathered along a yellow curb after the parade
No. 084 · 4:57 PM

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The parade

The Carmel Halloween Parade is also the city's birthday party. Carmel-by-the-Sea marks its anniversary at Halloween, and for the 110th the town filled Ocean Avenue with city banners and gold balloons, the Batmobile, antique fire engines, classic convertibles, electric bikes with dogs in sidecars, and kids dressed as everything from Ninja Turtles to the Queen of Hearts.

Groups on the route included Carmel Cares, the volunteers who help keep the town clean, the Carmel Chamber of Commerce, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), city boards and commissions, and Carmel fire and police crews. Thank you to everyone who marched, rode and lined the street.

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Common questions

When and where was the 2026 Carmel Halloween Parade?

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea held its 110th Birthday Party and Halloween Parade on Friday afternoon, October 30, 2026, on Ocean Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The photos here were taken between 3:45 PM and 4:57 PM.

Who was in the Carmel Halloween Parade?

City leaders including Mayor Dale Byrne and council members, Carmel Cares volunteers, the Carmel Chamber of Commerce, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), city boards and commissions, Carmel fire and police crews, classic cars, electric bikes and many costumed locals.

Who photographed the 2026 Carmel Halloween Parade?

Manny Espinoza, a commercial and event photographer based in Carmel-by-the-Sea. This gallery has 84 photos, shown in the order they were captured.

How can I get a high-resolution copy of my photo?

The photos on this page are web size and free to share with credit. If you want a high-resolution file, email manny@mannyespinoza.com with the photo number shown in the viewer, or the time it was taken. Manny is happy to supply one, though there may be a small fee for the editing and delivery time.

Can I share these photos on social media?

Yes. Share them with credit ("Photo: Manny Espinoza") and a link back to this page. For commercial, advertising or print use, email manny@mannyespinoza.com for a license.

Do you photograph community events and parades?

Yes. Manny Espinoza photographs community events, corporate events, galas, fundraisers and festivals on the Monterey Peninsula and beyond.

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