The doors of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans are preparing to open for the Halloween & Party Expo – the world’s biggest dedicated party trade show.
Taking place from 12 – 15 January 2018, the show is well-known for being the most comprehensive event in the industry and is set to be the biggest and best so far.
As the largest Halloween and party event in North America, overseas retailers making the journey to New Orleans will have plenty to keep them busy.
“The show floor will feature more than 300 international exhibitors representing costumes, accessories, make-up, props, décor, seasonal items and more,” says show manager Marni Vinci. “This is a great opportunity to source these products before the competition!”
Visitors will be able to take advantage of a new partnership between H&P Expo and HAuNTcon – the Haunted Attractions National Tradeshow and Convention. This new collaboration brings the Halloween, party and haunt industries together under one roof, giving H&P Expo buyers unprecedented access to a further 400 leading exhibitors across the props, décor, special effects and make-up categories.
The new-look show will also be playing host to a number of new and expanded product categories and is focusing on working with companies specialising in make-up, props and décor, introducing over 40 first-time exhibitors.
Here is a last-minute guide to some of the show highlights:
New Retail Education Programme
The industry celebration, the Brewing Boos and Booze party takes place from 8pm to 11pm tonight. PartyWorldwide.net and Progressive Party Europe will see you there!
