Every year, the city of Tampa, Florida, transforms into a lively hub of pirate-themed revelry as locals and visitors come together to celebrate the legendary Gasparilla Festival. This annual extravaganza, deeply rooted in Tampa's history and folklore, brings a unique blend of maritime mischief, vibrant parades, and community spirit. Of course, a pirate festival also means pirate costumes! Join us as we set sail into the heart of Gasparilla, exploring the swashbuckling spirit that captivates the city each January.
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Before we journey into 2024, let’s take a moment to look over 2023. And, what a year it was! For starters, Barbie taught us how to be "Kenough." John Wick still hasn’t defeated every bad guy in the world. "Rizz" has become word of the year (ensuring it becomes totally uncool as Millennials and Boomers start to use it). And toddlers? They're still obsessed with being bitten by a radioactive spider. Let’s focus our lens on the costume trends of 2023!
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Halloween is one of America's favorite holidays, but who wants all the fun to fizzle out in one day? Thankfully, it's very common to find local pumpkin festivals, haunted tours, hayrides, and other fall events to keep the festivities going. Some cities go above and beyond to deliver the best Halloween experience you can imagine. Here are ten of the best Halloween towns in America! (Of course, you're bound to find others more local to you if you keep your eyes open.)
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While we love a good live-action movie, well-made animation is always a treat! Disney is quite famous for their animated films, but there are more studios out there that we love. For example, DreamWorks Animation gave us movies like Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, and Kung Fu Panda. If you're pumped about wearing some DreamWorks costumes for Halloween, we have several that you should check out here!
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What elements make a good horror movie? Some would say you need a good villain, a motive, and an iconic weapon. Knives are top-rated in slasher movies like Psycho and Halloween, but other horror movies set themselves apart with razors, hook hands, drills, and more. If you're interested in learning more about the tools of the trade, we compiled a list of the most iconic weapons in horror movies.
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Once a year, teachers get to lower the veil between being a responsible educator and the silly little fun-havers that they are in real life (or "IRL" as the kids say). But you're a teacher, and you want a Halloween costume that's fun, appropriate, and shares your love of learning with your students. Well, you've come to the right place! We've rounded up the best costumes for teachers and even separated them by subject. (Though, if we're keeping it real, all teachers collectively specialize in one thing: witty comebacks for, "What? I'm just texting my mom!") Hold on to your seats, blackboard bandits—costume school is now in session!
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