More than 100 residential streets across Boston will be closed to traffic this Halloween weekend to make way for trick-or-treaters, block parties, and neighborhood celebrations, Mayor Michelle Wu announced Friday.
The city has launched an interactive “Spooky Streets Map” showing locations where temporary street closures have been approved between Friday, Oct. 30, and Sunday, Nov. 1, including celebrations in Dorchester, Mattapan, and other Boston neighborhoods.
“Some of our most cherished childhood memories come from knocking on doors with friends and getting to know our neighbors,” Wu said. “This Halloween, we are making it easier for everyone to come together and create those lasting memories.”
The closures are authorized through the city’s Play Street Permit program, which allows residents to temporarily restrict vehicle traffic to create safer spaces for neighborhood gatherings.
The city has also partnered with Elevate Cities, which contributed $25,000 to support resident-led celebrations, including grants of up to $500 for Halloween and fall block parties.
Residents can use the interactive map to find participating streets and plan their trick-or-treating routes.
See the city’s Spooky Streets Map at boston.gov/spooky-streets for a neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to this weekend’s festivities.
