Some traditions die hard–like the Hearse Parade held annually at the Orange County Market Place in Costa Mesa, Calif. or Farmer Mike’s giant pumpkin carving demos.

The famed Hearse Pararde and Hearse Car Show is back for the Halloween celebration on Sunday, October 30, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., along with Farmer Mike who carves giant pumpkins to the oohs and wows of the crowds. There’s an ice cream eating contest, kids costume contests, Freak Show, Hearse Parade, scream contest, trick or treating, and non-stop entertainment throughout the day.

The main draw is shopping for discounted products and farmers market fresh foods, but the OC Market Place has a reputation for providing amazing entertainment–and this Halloween event lives up to it! ocmarketplace.com