The registration deadline to participate in several area Halloween parades is rapidly approaching.

Saturday had been the registration deadline to participate in this year’s Lehighton Halloween Parade.

However, the registration deadline has since been extended until Oct 8.

The 51st annual Lehighton Halloween Parade will be held at 4 p.m. Oct. 15. The rain date is 2 p.m. Oct. 16.

Meanwhile, Oct. 10 is the registration deadline to participate in this year’s Palmerton Halloween Parade.

The 31st annual Palmerton Halloween Parade will be held at 4 p.m. Oct. 16. The rain date is 7 p.m. Oct. 17.