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Top 2014 Halloween Parties For Adults In South Florida

If there's a place aware that Halloween isn't just for the kids, it must be South Florida. South Florida visitors and locals alike can make it an evening to remember by attending any of these incredible Halloween night celebrations. There's an option for everyone from the controlled chaos of the most popular event for the holiday, Halloween Night on Lincoln Road Mall, to a fabulous party on a multi-level luxury yacht. Some events require advance ticket purchases and a free and charity event are also included in the options for an unforgettable and fun night of costumes, cocktails, music and friends.

Halloween Night on Lincoln Road Mall
Lincoln Road Mall
Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139Date: Oct. 31, 2014

Lincoln Road's lively Halloween costume parade and celebration is possibly the most well known event for the holiday in South Florida. The event is appropriate for the entire family during the earlier hours of the evening, but as the night goes on it's clearly marketed towards adults. Guests can walk around Lincoln Road to show off their Halloween makeup and costumes or stop in a number of establishments for drinks and dancing. Visitors seeking more low-key participation may make advance dinner reservations at a Lincoln Road restaurant with patio dining for the best people watching and views without getting caught up in the crowd.

Miami Halloween Yacht Party
South Beach Lady Yacht
301 N. Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
(718) 930-3959
www.eventbrite.comDate: Oct. 31, 2014

South Florida is designed to be enjoyed on the water so a Halloween party on a yacht is a top pick. The enormous South Beach Lady Yacht is a 125-foot luxury yacht which will feature indoor and outdoor cash bars, DJs and a complimentary buffet. Costumes are not optional. Ticket prices are $60 per person and VIP bottle service packages are available as well.

Fort Lauderdale Official Crawl-O-Ween Bar Crawl
Multiple Venues
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
www.barcrawls.comDate: Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2014

The spectacular bar event in Fort Lauderdale offers a 21-and-over-only crowd two fun nights of partying for the holiday weekend. Organized by Barcrawls.com, the bar hopping festivities are scheduled to take place in several different cities across the country. Participants meet up at registration where they receive wristbands, cups and maps to get the fun started as early as 5 p.m. as the perfect way to end the workweek on Halloween. Halloween night bar crawl tickets may be purchased for $10 or two-night tickets for $15.

Related: A Night Out In South Florida's South Beach 

Miami Official Crawl-O-Ween Bar Crawl
Multiple Venues
Registration at Burger and Beer Joint
900 S. Miami Ave., Suite 130
Miami, FL 33130
www.barcrawls.comDate: Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2014

The Miami Official Crawl-O-Ween Bar Crawl is the second Barcrawls.com Halloween event in South Florida. Miami locals can enjoy the best of local barhopping on All Hallows' Eve after registering to get the bar crawl essentials – a cup, a map and a wristband – and then the fun begins. The two-day event is a great time for socializing and the fun can only be maximized by going with an organized group of friends dressed in costume. Halloween night bar crawl tickets may be purchased for $10 or two-night tickets for $15.

Crimson Scream Halloween Costume Party
Inverrary Country Club
3840 Inverrary Blvd.
Lauderhill, FL 33319
www.eventbrite.comDate: Oct. 31, 2014 at 9 p.m.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. of the Broward County Alumnae Chapter is organizing the Crimson Scream Halloween Party for a worthy cause. The tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door on the night of the event and payment to attend the event is tax-deductable. The fun night will feature two rooms with two different DJs for some musical variety and guests are encouraged to show up in costume ready to dance the night away. Music won't be the only focus of the night which will also include raffles, costume contests and a few surprises.

Related: Top Cocktail Bars In South Florida 

Chanoa Chen is a Fashion Merchandiser, Freelance Writer and Blogger. Chanoa has contributed stories to top firms including QVC Insider Germany and regularly contributes to CBS Local Miami and Examiner.com. She may be reached via: bokilovellc@gmail.com.

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