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Patch's Best Halloween Costume In America

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

The Winner of Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America Contest is ...

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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  • Wednesday, November 14, 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 one finalist from each Patch state based on who had the most creative and innovative costume (we combined North Carolina and South Carolina for this …

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Share Your Halloween Costume Pics (in Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch) and Patch's Halloween Costume Contest: And the Winner of the Best Costume in Ohio Is....... (in Brecksville Patch)

Monday, October 15, 2012

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

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

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  • Monday, October 15, 2012

THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. Editor's Note: Due to Hurricane Sandy, trick-or-treat nights have been postponed in Beachwood and hundreds of other Patch towns. So we have extended the end date for our contest, too. This article was updated Nov. 1 to indicate the changes.  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. Last year, the headless boy from Wyckoff, NJ, 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. Here’s how to …

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