10/31 Consortium
Give the Gift of Halloween
10/31 Consortium is a 100% volunteer-run organization and krewe; all who serve do so because they have a heart for children and a love of Halloween. We are a creative, caring and fun group of people who enjoy this unique way of giving back. 10/31 Consortium isn’t just a Halloween krewe. Our purpose goes much deeper and the relationships we build are strengthened through our joint vision of community, courage and creativity.


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The Heart of Halloween
Giving kids a safe and happy Halloween is more complex than it may seem. There are many layers to such an endeavor which is why we have created the following programs to ensure our long-term success:
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The Heart of Halloween
Events where neighbors can meet and informally interact have become even more important in recent years with technological advances. We no longer see our neighbors in the local market because we do our shopping online. We no longer chat over the fence because we chat on social media. This creates a lack of community and goodwill, and reinforces the notion that we stand alone rather than together. We believe that community events, such as Trick or Treat, help to strengthen neighborhoods.
Let us help your neighborhood revitalize the community tradition of Trick or Treat.
All sizes of new and gently used Halloween costumes and individually wrapped and bagged candy can be donated during our Costume and Candy Drive from September 1 until Costume Giveaway Day in early-mid October.
We would be remiss not to consider children hospitalized at Halloween.
We are here to help ease the necessary heartache of missing Trick or Treat and often not being allowed candy on Halloween.
Teaching children the importance of helping others is a vital component of our long-term vision.
The 10/31 Consortium Kids’ Court Youth Leadership and Volunteer Program was created in 2018. This program, for children age 6 to senior in high school, teaches valuable lessons in organization, compassion and public speaking.
Participating children are also the selection pool to receive the honors of Fifolet Halloween Festival Prince, Princess and Royal Page.
Recognizing the efforts of others to actively improve our shared community supports our vision of safe neighborhoods for all children. To that end, awards were created that follow the ideals of our motto: Saundra Lane Community Award, Corey Tullier Courage Award and Dwayne Sanburn Creativity Award.
10/31 Consortium also recognizes its biggest cheerleader with the Lance Parker Spirit Award and the hardest worker on the Board of Directors with the Jamie Schexnayder Behind the Scenes Award.


The Fifolet beckons you to Baton Rouge this Halloween.
Fifolet Halloween Festival
The Fifolet is part of Cajun folklore. It is a magical and mischievous blue flame that appears deep in the Louisiana swamp. Legend says following the Fifolet will lead you to buried treasure and many have lost their lives to a watery grave chasing the fortune it guards. Brought to you by the charitable Halloween krewe, 10/31 Consortium, the Fifolet Halloween Festival is a treasure trove of Halloween celebration each fall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This multi-day festival, with origins starting in 2010, boasts a wide variety of events including a costume ball, pub crawl, 5k, arts market, parade and awards brunch.
Join our signature Halloween Parade! Enter a float, dance group, auto club, or just yourself. Anyone can join the fun and show off their costume.
Line up is October 28, 2023 at 2 p.m.
All participants must attend the mandatory safety meeting the week prior. Date, time, and location TBD.
Every good parade has a corresponding ball! Tables of 10 and individual tickets are available.
October 27, 2023 at 8 p.m. at Lod Cook
Run or walk on the Mississippi River in costume while carrying a pumpkin!
October 28, 2023 at 8 a.m.
Live music, vendor booths, arts and crafts, contests, games, and more!
October 28, 2023 at 8 a.m.
Join the horde in search of booze and brains, in downtown Baton Rouge!
October 26, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Celebrate the Festival winners with brunch, mimosas and Bloody Marys!
October 29, 2023 at 10 a.m.
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Corporate Sponsors
10/31 Consortium and the Fifolet Halloween Festival are fortunate to have support from many local businesses. The partnerships and relationships we have with our corporate sponsors is very important to us and we thank you for your support.