By Wade Sheldon, Tulalip News
On the eerie night of Friday, October 25, more than two hundred spirited community members gathered at Tulalip’s annual Halloween party, cloaked in their most hauntingly creative costumes. The event was a spine-tingling delight as DJ Monie cast a spell over the crowd with her electrifying beats. The night was brimmed with ghostly thrills, including a cakewalk, ghoulish games, and spooky crafts that captured the essence of Halloween. Adding to the night’s chills, a haunted house provided frights around every corner, while the costume and pumpkin contest stirred up friendly competition.
The party was packed with clever and creative disguises, from fearsome costumes like Michael Myers from Halloween to hilarious throwbacks with characters from Dodgeball’s Globo Gym and Average Joe’s Gym. Silly favorites like SpongeBob SquarePants and friends stole the show on the dance floor, but the competition was fierce. With such imaginative costumes, the judges had difficulty deciding who would walk away with the night’s top prizes.
One standout costume at the contest came from tribal member Zaylen Valez, who shared the story behind his unique creation. “My costume is supposed to be a Tic Tac,” he said, proudly displaying his outfit. Laughing, he explained that the idea came when he spotted a Tic Tac container at the store. The third-place contestant said his favorite part was “winning and showing off my idea!”
Tribal member Sophia Williams embodied the Corpse Bride, taking first place in the Scary Costume category. “I loved listening to the music, having fun, and enjoying time with friends,” she said. “Entering the contest and winning made the night unforgettable!”
As the evening crept on, the haunted maze became a favorite. A few brave souls dashed out of its shadowy depths, wide-eyed and breathless, only to turn right back around and head in for another dose of frights. A couple of kids yelled out, “That was scary!” Before laughing and running back in.
It was a thriller of a night as ghouls, goblins, and even Tic Tacs filled the room; their spooky costumes brought a playful fright to the Halloween scene. From the glow of carved pumpkins to haunting laughter, Tulalip created Halloween memories that may linger until next year.