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A giant newt takes to the streets -

A 20-meter-long (65 ft) puppet of a giant newt named Alf is showcased in a parade through the streets of Galway, Ireland, on October 27. This Halloween event, called Alf's Journey, highlighted issues of climate change and habitat loss.

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Zombies take over La Paz -

On October 26, participants in La Paz, Bolivia, joined a thrilling zombie walk to kick off the Halloween festivities.

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A running pumpkin -

A runner dons an inflatable pumpkin costume as she makes her way along Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente, California, at the Monster Dash 5K on October 26.

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Paddle in costume -

Participants navigate the Rackevei-Duna in Szigetszentmiklos, Hungary, during a Halloween stand-up paddleboarding tour on October 27.

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Zombie express -

Ahead of Halloween, people dressed as zombies performed inside a bullet train traveling from Tokyo to Osaka on October 19. Inspired by the South Korean movie 'Train to Busan' (2016), the event brought a chilling experience to Japan's high-speed rail.

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Pumpkin regatta -

Competitors paddle in giant hollowed-out pumpkins during the annual pumpkin regatta in Kasterlee, Belgium, on October 27. This quirky event brings together participants for a lighthearted race on the water.

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Seeing double -

Two participants join the Newquay Zombie Crawl on October 26, in Newquay, Cornwall, England. This annual Halloween-themed event draws hundreds of revelers, all eager to take part in the spooky walk.

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Furry frights -

A dog dressed in a festive Halloween costume takes part in a pet costume competition in Lima, Peru, on October 25.

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Spidey surfers -

Surfers donned costumes and braved the foggy waters of Newport Beach, California, on October 26. The event is part of an annual tradition of surfing in costume on the last Saturday before Halloween.

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Halloween lights -

A child poses beside a glowing installation during a preview of the Halloween light trail at Kew Gardens in London, England, on October 17.

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A little zombie -

A child dressed as a zombie participates in the Zombie Walk in Santiago, Chile, on October 20. This fun-filled event draws participants of all ages to embrace the spooky spirit of the season.

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Cool cat -

A cat dressed in a surfer-inspired costume joins the fun at the Sunnyvale Pet Parade contest in Sunnyvale, California, on October 27.

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Ghostly gatherings -

People dressed as phantoms strike a pose for photos during the pumpkin festival at Parque Fundidora in Monterrey, Mexico, on October 25.

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Ready for the Zombie Crawl -

A group of children poses for a photograph before joining the Newquay Zombie Crawl on October 26. Their spooky costumes are definitely Halloween appropriate.

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A whimsical event -

Boats made from giant pumpkins glide down the Piscataquog River during the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off and Regatta in Goffstown, New Hampshire, on October 20.

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Mixing cultural traditions -

A woman dressed as La Catrina, a Mexican figure symbolizing death, participates in the Zombie March in Mexico City on October 19. Her striking costume pays homage to the Day of the Dead.

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Halloween at the shopping center -

Performers dressed in Halloween-themed costumes paraded through a shopping center in Shenyang, China, on October 26.

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Furry inmate -

An adorable dog dressed as a prisoner walks in the Halloween Dog Parade in New York City, on October 19.

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A little scary clown -

A young girl dressed as a character from 'It' poses during the Zombie March in Mexico City on October 19.

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Racing lobster -

A runner sports a hilarious inflatable lobster costume while blowing bubbles near the finish line of the Monster Dash 5K on October 26.

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Star paws -

Louie, a cute Shih Tzu dressed as an Ewok, poses with his owners, decked out as Han Solo and Princess Leia from 'Star Wars,' before the Halloween Dog Parade in New York City.

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Zombie Mickey takes the streets -

A man dressed as a zombie Mickey Mouse joins the Zombie Walk in Santiago, Chile, on October 20.

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Scary cheerleader -

An actor dressed as a zombie cheerleader performs at Parque Warner Madrid during the Halloween season on October 27.

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Hello Kitty spooks up Santiago -

A man and a child watch as a participant dressed as Hello Kitty walks by during the Zombie Walk in Santiago, Chile, on October 20.

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Howl'oween -

Dogs dressed in Halloween costumes, many matching their owners, took part in the Bentway Howl'oween Festival in Toronto, Canada, on October 26.

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Ronald McDonald and Colonel Sanders -

Participants dressed like Ronald McDonald and Colonel Sanders pose during the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival on October 26, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan.

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Autumn frights -

An actor dressed as a scarecrow performs during the Trick or Treat Party Parade at Parque Warner Madrid on October 27.

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Paws on Halloween -

Dogs in cute Halloween costumes take part in a pet costume competition in Lima, Peru, on October 25.

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Cosplay enthusiasts -

Participants strike a pose for photographs during the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival in Tokyo, Japan.

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Zombie bride -

An actor dressed as a zombie bride performs at Parque Warner Madrid during the Halloween season on October 27.

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