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UPDATED: Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest: Enter to Win

We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.

Editor's Note: Due to Hurricane Sandy, we've extended the costume contest until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 5.

It doesn’t matter if you’re Lady Gaga or Lady Liberty for Halloween—if you have an awesome costume, showcase your creation in our Best Halloween Costume in America Contest.

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Last year, the , won. This year, it could be you. Enter our contest for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize!

Adults and children are eligible to enter. Parents can post costume photos of themselves and their families from this Halloween or from years past.

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Here’s how to enter:

  • Simply click the green "Upload Your Photos and Videos" button above and upload your image (but first make sure you’re a registered Patch user).

  • Then add a caption with the name of the person in the photo and a description of the costume. To add a caption, click “Edit Photo” after uploading the image and fill in the caption line. Then click “Finished Editing.”

  • *The contest runs from Oct. 15 to Nov. 5, closing at 11:59 p.m. National judges will choose 21 finalists from each Patch state and select one grand prize winner based on who has the most creative and innovative costume (we've combined North Carolina & South Carolina for this contest, as well as Washington D.C. and Virginia). Each state finalist will receive $250 and one grand prize winner will receive $5,000.

    If your costume is the best in Minnesota and will put all others to shame, enter our contest now for the chance to win $5,000.

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