SOUTHPORT is all set for a spooky end to October, as Southport's Pleasureland is transformed into the nation’s Halloween Capital. The amusement park will re-open for October half term as Happy Halloween, a magical, thrilling and chilling spooktacular, ideal for families. But that is not the all of the magical, thrilling and chilling offerings, as Southport's Lord Street will also have a Happy Halloween Parade through the streets of Southport on 31 October 2014. The Halloween carnival, at 18:30, will see a vintage hearse, stilt walkers, horses, dancers and glowing Goldwing Motorbikes, joined by others from jack o ‘lanterns from witches, zombies to ghosts, princesses and pirates, all snaking through the Town Centre. This parade starts at from Pleasureland and the route will go to the Esplanade, Promenade, Neville Street, along Lord Street, Coronation Walk, on to the Esplanade and back to Pleaureland. Along the route will be hot food and drinks to purchase, including; candy floss, toffee apples, hot doughnuts, hot chocolate and much more. So make a note of the date and keep an eye out for the wonderfully weird walk of characters from beyond the grave. You might even see some fire eaters performing! But the main attraction in Pleasureland will run from 24 October to 2 November. For tickets to attend the activities in Pleasureland, go to:- happyhalloween.uk.com