Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The Pirate Carrying a Mermaid Optical Illusion has been named Patch's Halloween Costume in America. Its creator -- and wearer -- will receive a $5,000 prize for having the most creative and innovative costume.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Ashley Playford dressed up as a pirate carrying a mermaid this Halloween. Well, actually, she dressed up as the mermaid. Well...Her creativity has earned her the title of Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America and a $5,000 grand prize. It was Playford's use of an optical illusion that won us over. Take a look at the photo she entered on Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch! Almost 4,000 Patch users entered the contest from Oct. 15 to Nov. 5, with costumes ranging from the Eiffel Tower and Honey Boo Boo to a flower pot and a clever interpretation of "binders full of women." National judges chose 1 finalist from each Patch state based on who had the most creative and innovative costume (we combined North Carolina & South Carolina for this …
Monday, October 29, 2012
Patch blogger Count Raoul remembers self-made costumes and self-escorting children.
It doesn’t matter if you’re Lady Gaga or Lady Liberty for Halloween—if you have an awesome costume, showcase your creation in Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America Contest.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Great fun and easy costumes that don't look like they were thought of at the last minute.
Halloween is a week away and you still don't have a costume... What to do!!! While you could go to the pop-up Halloween store in the mall and rummage through whatever is left, we found some great costumes for all ages that will ensure a spooktacular Halloween. A Little Bearded Garden Gnome - Your kids may already have the clothes. You'll just need to make a simple hat and beard. Bag of Jelly Beans - You'll need a clear trash bag and set of strong lungs to make this sweet costume Catch of the Day - This is a "reel" easy costume to put together. Quarterback - This punny costume is quick and easy to make. Spaghetti and Meatballs - Use a red and white tablecloth and a pot to make this saucy costume. Lego - This costume is easy to build using…
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Now a Halloween Holiday tradition, the parade goes up Clayton and down Washington back to the Ga. Theatre for a party!
This year's Wild Rumpus parade begins at 8pm on Saturday at Clayton and Pulaski. Wear your best costume and join the fun! For more information, click here. If you're short on costume ideas, don't worry. We offer a retrospective of last year's Wild Rumpus Parade. Steal at will. Oh, and if you want to possibly win $5,000, enter Patch's Best Halloween Costume Contest. Who knows? You might win. Subscribe to the Athens Patch Newsletter, like us on Facebook, follow Athens Patch on Twitter
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Will this year's costume trends be politically based because of the presidential election year or ripped from the headlines because of zombie mania?
Never is art imitating life so relevant as during Halloween. So what will this year's costumes tell us? The sale of masks of presidential candidates during Halloween are said to be as good a predictor as any polls out there in an election year. Newsbusters reports that pre debates, masks of President Barack Obama were outselling those of Mitt Romney by about 30 percent. Post debate, however, that has flipped the other way and is now at about 2 to 1 in favor of Romney masks. I guess we'll soon see. Another big seller linked to the election - Big Bird. No surprise there. And what would Halloween be without Honey Boo Boo. But when it comes to ripped from the headlines, what could better represent the true ghoulish spirit of Halloween than …
Monday, October 15, 2012
If you are tired of corns mazes and hay rides, this interactive scare fest may be the one just right for you.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
What could be more frightening for the Halloween season than following a zombie trail? Zombie Farms offers you a chance to, well, scream your lungs out. It's not an appropriate attraction for children, but adults who are not faint of heart should enjoy it.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Is elementary school-age the limit or is it OK for teens to join the ranks of neighborhood trick or treaters?
Preparations are under way and families are getting ready for the big candy fest scheduled for the end of the month. Costumes catalogues are being scoured for the right outfit for little trick or treaters, shelves are being stocked with yellow and orange candy bars and front yards are decorated with ghosts and goblins - there's no doubt, October is here. We're all happy to see those cute little angels, pumpkins or miniature Superman look alikes who knock on our door and sing "trick or treat" on Oct. 31 each year. Well, most of us are anway. But how do we feel about the 14- or 15-year-olds, some not even bothered to dress up, who stop by for their share of the loot? Organized events in many municipalities have a stipulation - elementary …
Linda Labbo
9:09 am on Thursday, October 27, 2011
Great links to good ideas. None would look like a last-minute outfit! Thanks. more ›