A Catholic school in Pennsylvania displayed Holocaust imagery on its Halloween parade float, which was condemned by the local diocese for being offensive and a symbol of hate. The diocese apologized and plans to review approval processes and collaborate with Jewish organizations to educate about the Holocaust, amid rising antisemitic incidents in the US.
Neighbors in Old Irving Park are furious after federal agents used tear gas during arrests near their community, leading to the cancellation of the Halloween parade and raising concerns about police conduct and community safety.
Border Patrol agents in Chicago faced criticism for allegedly disrupting a children's Halloween parade with aggressive tactics and tear gas during an immigration enforcement operation, leading to legal challenges and public outrage over the use of force against residents and protesters.
A man was fatally shot in the French Quarter of New Orleans, just steps away from the Halloween parade route. The victim's identity and motive for the killing remain unknown, and no suspect description has been released. The shooting occurred near railroad tracks, shortly after the Krewe of Boo Halloween parade had passed the area. No other injuries were reported.