Halloween in New York City Every year, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan (the largest cathedral in the world) hosts a Halloween Extravaganza and Procession of Ghouls. The evening begins with the screening of a classic horror film in the nave of the cathedral (this year, the 1922 silent film "Nosferatu"), with the soundtrack provided by the Cathedral’s organist. After the movie, a procession of wildly costumed creatures prances down the nave through eerie lights and smoke. This year, I celebrated Halloween at this event: a truly supernatural experience. The rest of the weekend was spent exploring the hip neighborhoods of Manhattan and Brooklyn, tasting local beers and wines, sampling some sumptuous New York cuisine, and much more. Click on pictures for larger-size photos (images will come up in a new pop-up window). "Nosferatu," the first film version of "Dracula" Ghoulish maestro providing background music The cathedral possessed The Procession of Ghouls A disturbingly childlike visage The famous New York City subway Union Square skyline, with half moon Brooklyn Bridge by night Manhattan Bridge and skyline Brooklyn Brewery, home of yummy brews Classic Brooklyn mural art Brooklyn Brewery's bustling taproom Back to Home Page Content, photography & design © 2001-2006 Michael Strickland All photographs digitally watermarked · Unauthorized use prohibited