West Hollywood Halloween carnaval kicks off

October 31 (TravelAndy): Scores of visitors are expected to flock the annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, which is scheduled to be held in Los Angeles, California, today.

The festival will take place today from 18.00 to 23.00 at the Santa Monica Boulevard between Doheny Drive and La Cienega Boulevard.

While the street party is free and open to the public, it is recommended to leave the kids and pets at home, said the official West Hollywood (WeHo) website.

Alcohol is not served on the street festival, but participants can take their fill from the bars lining the Santa Monica Boulevard. Food trucks will be parked along the street to cater to visitors. Arrangement of DJ and live music bands will be up all night to entertain the crowd.

Several people posing in their Halloween costume will compete for the attractive prizes that are going to be given away, post the celebration.