News Summary
New Orleans’ popular Halloween attraction, Ghost Manor, has announced the cancellation of its 2025 display due to road construction on Magazine Street. The construction project will overlap with the Halloween season, affecting accessibility for visitors. Ghost Manor, a free Halloween display known for its animated decorations and past attendance of over 10,000 visitors annually, will not be open this year but hopes to return in 2026 with exciting new features.
New Orleans Cancels 2025 Halloween Display Due to Road Construction
New Orleans’ beloved Halloween attraction, Ghost Manor, will not decorate for Halloween 2025 due to ongoing road construction on Magazine Street. The cancellation was announced on the attraction’s Facebook page just days ago.
The significant road work project began this week and is expected to last for three months, directly overlapping with the Halloween season. During this time, detours will be implemented to bypass the neighborhood, compromising accessibility for the thousands who visit the display each year.
Ghost Manor, known for its vibrant and creative sidewalk Halloween display, typically welcomes over 10,000 annual visitors. However, the current construction conditions pose safety risks and create an unsuitable environment for attendees to enjoy the experience.
About Ghost Manor
Ghost Manor is not a conventional haunted house but rather a free Halloween display located at 2502 Magazine St. in a historic, Queen Anne style Victorian house built in 1892. Since its inception, current owners have run Ghost Manor since 2011 and have continually enhanced the display with new features each year. The attraction is famous for its animated decorations, which include dancing zombies, flying ghosts, lively music, and various special effects that capture the spirit of Halloween.
Over the years, owner David Gentry has invested approximately $150,000 into creating this elaborate and immersive experience. Despite facing previous challenges, such as hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ghost Manor team has remained dedicated and optimistic about their ability to delight visitors in future years.
Future Plans and Community Support
While the cancellation of the 2025 display comes as a significant disappointment for the local community and long-time fans of Ghost Manor, the team is encouraging support for other local Halloween attractions to keep the spirit alive this season. They are also expressing hope to return in 2026 with new magic and innovations, aiming to once again captivate the hearts of New Orleans residents and visitors.
The unexpected nature of the road construction has left Gentry and his team hopeful about exploring other attractions in the city this year, maintaining their connection to the vibrant Halloween community that exists in New Orleans.
Conclusion
Although Ghost Manor will not be part of the Halloween festivities in 2025, the commitment to its community and spirit of Halloween remains strong. The owners are looking ahead to potential future displays, hoping to revive the enchanting experience for all in 2026.
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- KPEL 965
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- Wikipedia: Halloween
- Google Search: Ghost Manor New Orleans
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Halloween
- Google News: New Orleans Ghost Manor
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