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Annual Village Halloween parade returns, will be led by all-female Brass Queens band

Village Halloween parade to be led by women for first time
Village Halloween parade to be led by women for first time 00:30

NEW YORK -- The annual Halloween parade in the Village is coming back this year with a twist.

For the first time in its 49-year history, it will be led by all women -- an eight-piece brass band called the Brass Queens.

The parade steps off Monday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m. It will travel along Sixth Avenue from Canal Street to 15th Street.

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Anyone can participate, but VIP tickets are also being sold.

Organizers say this year's theme is freedom.

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