The Promenade

The strip of land along the north bank of the Wading River in Hanover is a park known as the Promenade, after its numerous walking and bike trails. It’s a popular place for locals to enjoy the number of gardens and manicured paths in which they stroll, sit, and talk in pleasant weather. The Bandshell hosts numerous concerts throughout the year, and its biggest event is the Independence Day celebration, with fireworks out over the river and the bay.
On nights of the new moon with mist rising off the river, people over the years have seen ghosts here, though reports are unsubstantiated and the mood is not one usually associated with hauntings—unless the ghosts are seeking a peaceful place of rest as well. In recent years, the Promenade’s “haunting beauty” and 19th Century associations have made it a popular spot for Halloween season events, particularly the “Promenade Macabre” costume parade.

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