10 Halloween Oddities
10 Halloween Events That Are So Strange, You Can't Help But Love Them
there's more to Halloween than just trick-or-treating and jack-o'-lanterns. Here are 10 Halloween oddities that will make you scratch your head and say, "What the...?"
1. The Halloween Capital of the World
Anoka, Minnesota is known as the "Halloween Capital of the World." The town has been celebrating Halloween since 1920, and its annual Halloween celebration is one of the largest in the United States. The celebration features a parade, a costume contest, and a haunted house.
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2. The Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off
The Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off is an annual event held in Half Moon Bay, California. The event features a contest to see who can grow the largest pumpkin. The winning pumpkin in 2018 weighed over 2,300 pounds!
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www.greatpumpkinfarm.com
3. The World's Largest Pumpkin Beer Festival
The World's Largest Pumpkin Beer Festival is held in Frankenmuth, Michigan. The festival features over 100 different pumpkin beers from all over the country. There is also a pumpkin pie eating contest and a pumpkin carving contest.
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4. The Zombie March
The Zombie March is an annual event held in various cities around the world. Participants dress up as zombies and march through the streets. The march is a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween.
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5. The Haunted Forest
The Haunted Forest is an annual event held in various cities around the world. The event features a haunted trail through the woods. The trail is filled with scary creatures and effects that are sure to give you a fright.
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6. The Halloween Ball
The Halloween Ball is an annual event held in New York City. The event is a glamorous and sophisticated way to celebrate Halloween. Participants dress up in their finest costumes and dance the night away.
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7. The Jack-O'-Lantern Spectacular
The Jack-O'-Lantern Spectacular is an annual event held in Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island. The event features over 5,000 jack-o'-lanterns that are carved into all sorts of shapes and sizes. The jack-o'-lanterns are lit up at night, creating a truly magical experience.
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www.rwpzoo.org
8. The Sleepy Hollow Experience
The Sleepy Hollow Experience is an annual event held in Sleepy Hollow, New York. The event is based on the Washington Irving story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The event features a haunted trail through the woods, a hayride, and a pumpkin carving contest.
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9. The Witches of Halloween Parade
The Witches of Halloween Parade is an annual event held in Salem, Massachusetts. The parade features hundreds of people dressed up as witches. The parade is a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween in the town that was once known for its witch trials.
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www.chroniclelive.co.uk
10. The Halloween Horror Nights
The Halloween Horror Nights is an annual event held at Universal Studios theme parks.. The event is a scary and thrilling way to celebrate Halloween.
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These are just a few of the many Halloween oddities that can be found around the world. If you're looking for a unique way to celebrate Halloween, be sure to check out one of these events.
Conclusion
Halloween is a time for fun and festivities. But it's also a time for the strange and unusual. These 10 Halloween oddities are sure to make you scratch your head and say, "What the...?" But they're also a lot of fun. So if you're looking for a unique way to celebrate Halloween, be sure to check out one of these events.
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