On Halloween Night, thousands of zombies, ghouls, and ghosts descend on Harrison Boulevard with one goal in mind: get candy. Harrison Boulevard has accrued a legendary status amongst media and Halloween enjoyers as being the most popular spot for the spooky night. Homeowners put on their grandest displays, setting up towering inflatables, and transforming their houses into exhibits of horror. Just last year close to 10,000 people were at the attraction.

So what exactly are the best decorations on Harrison Boulevard that draw such a crowd?

This house has been transformed into a monster (Idaho Statesmen)

This house went all out with jack-o-lanterns! (Marco/TSM Boise)

A massive skeleton is ready to scare trick-or-treaters (Marco/TSM Boise).

Harrison Boulevard certainly offers a lot of fun for Halloween night. Often, people go all out with costumes that are more elaborate than usual. Meeting  one of your favorite characters or getting scared by a realistic werewolf or mummy is an frequent sight on Harrison. In addition, Harrison is great for children and their parents.

Despite the positives of Harrison, it is still important to consider the downsides. The huge crowds of people is one of the biggest reasons why people steer clear. Additionally, the size of candy is allegedly smaller in order to accommodate the huge swaths of trick or treaters.  

Despite some of the downsides, Harrison’s decorations are a sight to behold.