Jack and his horde of ghastly ghouls leading our first-ever costumed Mayhem March at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Howl-O-Scream.

Jack’s Halloween
Mayhem March

For one night only on Tuesday, October 31, Jack and his horde of ghastly ghouls will lead our first-ever costumed Mayhem March in the park. Guests of all ages are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes (see policy below) to join in the evening festivities.


Schedule of Events:


5:00 PM | Park opens to all guests

6:00 PM | All Mayhem March participants should meet in front of Das Festhaus to claim their wristbands (while supplies last; first come, first-served).

6:30 PM | The March will commence with the iconic Pumpkin King parading guests in a spirited costume crawl from Das Festhaus to Killarney Village. Participants are encouraged to amp up the fun by playing into their characters during the walk, with respect to park policy.

7:00 PM | Participants with wristbands who stay for the entirety of the march will receive a FREE commemorative 2023 Mayhem March medal. The event concludes with the fan-favorite Jack is Back, a popular disco dance celebration.

After the March | Enjoy four frightening haunted houses and unsuspecting scares around every corner from England to Oktoberfest during a one-of-a-kind Halloween night exclusive experience at Howl-O-Scream.


Valid park admission is required. Advance registration is suggested but not required to participate and does NOT guarantee a wristband. Wristbands are required to redeem a medal. All ages are welcome to participate, but please note that Howl-O-Scream is not recommended for children under the ages of 13 as it may be considered too intense/scary. Participants are NOT ALLOWED to frighten other guests, or make rude/vulgar comments, sounds or gestures.

Oct 31
One Night Only
Starting at 6:00 PM
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How to participate:

Register for the event & meet in front of Festhaus at 6PM

Guests are encouraged to register prior to the event. Valid park admission is required to participate.

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Friends meeting in front of Das Festhaus for the Mayhem March.

Meet in front of Das Festhaus

6:00 PM

All participants should meet in front of Das Festhaus at 6 PM to claim their wristbands, subject to availability. Participation prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the event for all present guests with a wristband.

Friends enjoying all that Howl-O-Scream has to offer in front of the  ALL-NEW DarKoaster™.

After the March

7:00 PM to Close

Enjoy four frightening haunted houses and unsuspecting scares around every corner from England to Oktoberfest during a one-of-a-kind Halloween night exclusive experience at Howl-O-Scream.

Warning! Parental Discretion Advised.

Warning!

6:00 PM to Close

All Ages are welcome to participate, but please note that Howl-O-Scream may be too intense/scary for young children. Howl-O-Scream is not recommended for children under the age of 13. Participants must abide to park policy and the outlined costume policy below.

Mayhem March Costume Policy

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No masks of any kind

(makeup is allowed)

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No props of any kind

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No loose articles may be worn on rides

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Threatening, vulgar and/or offensive costuming is prohibited.