Get Weird: Downtown Hollywood’s Ultimate Block Party ‘Hollyweird’ Returns for 2026

October 18, 2026

South Florida’s most anticipated street party is back. The Hollyweird Halloween Festival is officially taking over Downtown Hollywood on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Starting at 6:00 PM and rocking until 2:00 AM, Hollywood Boulevard (between 19th and 20th Avenue) will transform into a spooky playground filled with incredible outfits, live entertainment, and plenty of places to grab a drink and a bite.

Whether you are looking to show off a masterpiece of a costume or just want to experience the wildest people-watching in Broward County, here is everything you need to know about this year’s festival.

The Legend Continues: Over $10,000 in Costume Prizes too!?

If you have been working on a costume all year, this is your time to shine. The legendary Hollyweird Adult Costume Contest is the crown jewel of the night, featuring over $10,000 in cash and prizes. The competition is famously fierce, so expect to see mind-blowing, movie-quality outfits, hilarious pop-culture references, and genuinely terrifying creatures walking the boulevard.

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The festival is stepping up its entertainment game for 2026. The streets will be packed with:

Live Music & Local DJs: Multiple stages will keep the energy high all night long with a mix of live bands and electronic music.
The Haunted Selfie Trail: A crowd favorite, featuring immersive, spooky backdrops perfect for capturing your festival look for social media.
Street Performers & Artisans: Fire dancers, stilt-walkers, and local pop-up shops will line the blocks.

Food, Drinks, and Yummy Hits

You won’t go hungry or thirsty at Hollyweird. The entire strip is blocked off, allowing local Downtown Hollywood restaurants and bars to extend their operations out onto the street. Expect on-site drink specials, themed Halloween cocktails, and a fleet of local food trucks serving up late-night comfort food to keep you fueled until the 2:00 AM closing time.

Quick Event Guide

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Where: Hollywood Boulevard (between 19th and 20th Ave), Hollywood, FL
Admission: Free to attend.
Vibe Check: The early evening is family-friendly, but as the night goes on, the festival shifts to a more mature party atmosphere. Parental discretion is advised after 9:00 PM.

For more details on registration times for the costume contest and event maps, head over to the official website at Hollyweird Festival. Start planning your look now—it’s time to get weird!

Written by: Cat Haley