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Top 2014 Halloween Parties For Adults In Philadelphia

It's almost time to break out your scary or flirtatious costume and wander the streets in search of candy or liquor. If it's the latter you seek on this hell-raising holiday, one of the following parties might be for you.

Boos and Brews Halloween Cruise & Old School 100.3 Halloween Party Midnight Cruise
Spirit Cruises/Penn's Landing
401 S. Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(866) 455-3866
www.spiritofphiladelphia.com

Date: Oct 31, 2014; Boos and Brews Halloween Cruise at 7 p.m. & Old School 100.3 Halloween Party Midnight Cruise at 11:30 p.m.

The Spirit of Philadelphia is offering two cruise options this Halloween night. Both departing from Penn's Landing, the earlier cruise, from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. (boarding at 7 p.m.), includes a beef and beer buffet and open beer, wine, juice and soda bar for $66.90. A Halloween costume contest will take place, so come dressed up, but note that the Spirit of Philadelphia does not allow masks. The second cruise boards at 11:30 p.m. and sails from midnight until 2 a.m. For $36.90, this event is hosted by DJ Touchtone and Lady B. Cash, with prizes handed out for the best Halloween costumes.

Related: Top Fall Drinks In Philadelphia

Crawl-O-Ween Bar Crawl
Tavern on Broad
200 S. Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 546-2290
www.barcrawls.com

Date: Oct. 31, 2014 at 5 p.m.

Tickets are now available for Philadelphia's annual Halloween bar crawl for all you ghouls and goblins looking to wreak havoc from bar to bar this Halloween. The crawl begins at the Tavern On Broad and registration is from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Other spots on the crawl include Tabu Lounge, Paddy's Old City Pub and a few locations on South Street (Cavanaugh's Headhouse, Boyler Room, Woolly Mammoth). Tickets are $10. The fun continues on November 1 with the second day of the crawl, and two-day passes are available for $15.

G Lounge Halloween Party
G Lounge
111 S. 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 564-1515
www.joonbug.com

Date: Oct 31, 2014 at 9 p.m.

This Halloween, Rittenhouse Square's G Lounge is transforming into a spooky, yet (still) glamorous club and Halloween masquerade. The general admission $10 ticket includes a one-hour vodka open bar from 9 p.m. until 10 p.m. and bottle service and group packages are available. Also, live DJs will spin EDM music all night long. G Lounge features the largest LED screen in the country and spooky displays and wallpaper will fill the 55-foot wall.

Heaven & Hell Halloween at Tavern On Broad
Tavern On Broad
200 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 546-2290
www.joonbug.com

Date: Oct 31, 2015 at 9 p.m.

Conveniently located on the corner of Broad and Walnut below the Bellevue Hotel, Tavern on Broad is throwing an unforgettable Halloween party. The $10 general admission ticket will get you a complimentary drink and, for $20, you can enjoy an open bar from 9 p.m. until 12 a.m. Bottle service is available and a live DJ will perform all night long. Tavern On Broad has a big dance floor, but also plenty of private areas for a spooky good time.

Johnny Utah's 3rd Annual Haunted Hoedown & BITTEN: Philly's Hottest Halloween Dance Party
Johnny Utah's Philly
461 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(267) 909-9829
www.johnnyutahsphilly.com

McFadden's Philly

461 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 928-0630
www.mcfaddensphilly.com

Date: Oct 31, 2014 at 9 p.m.

This year, McFadden's and Johnny Utah's are teaming up for one giant Halloween bash in Northern Liberties. You can buy tickets here for one place or buy an all-access pass for both bars - $10 for the cash bar or $30 for three hours of open bar. The general admission cash bar includes a complimentary first drink and the night, at both places, will feature live music (Split Decision), DJs and much 'spooktacular' dancing fun. Special packages are available for groups, which include services such as bottle service, VIP admission and cocktail service at your own table.

Related: Top 2013 Halloween Parties In Philadelphia

Kelly Neilson is a freelance writer living and working in Philadelphia. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.

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