Dew Drop Inn

16x20 inch Black & White print on Epson Art Cotton Smooth 250 gram paper. From the NYC Village Halloween Parade, 1982–86.

This image captures the DIY, grassroots energy of the Village Halloween Parade in the mid-1980s. Captured between 1982 and 1986 on 35mm Kodak Tri-X film, this frame documents the parade's evolution from a local neighborhood walk into a larger public spectacle. A vintage mid-1950s Buick transformed into a mobile "Dew Drop Inn" serves as a makeshift stage for costumed participants, including individuals sporting Mickey Mouse ears and quintessential 80s attire. The high-contrast, gritty look of the film preserves the playful ingenuity of the era, where a hand-painted sign and a classic car were enough to create a centerpiece for street theater. These photographs serve as a vital historical record, preserving a specific moment in New York City history and capturing the raw community spirit that thrived in Greenwich Village before the parade became a world-renowned event.