Winners announced in Hackettstown’s virtual Halloween costume contest

Jay EdwardsNovember 1, 2020

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HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – Hackettstown police announced the winners of the town’s virtual Halloween costume contest.

The 7th Annual Hackettstown Halloween costume parade went on this year but it was virtual. Due to the pandemic and the need to keep everyone safe, the traditional Halloween parade was canceled, police said.

In the Halloween costume contest, there were four categories: Infant to 3-years-old, 4-years-old to 6-years-old, 7-years-old to 10-years-old and pet (any age).

Police announced the winners on Halloween, which are listed below.

Best Halloween Costume Winner Infant-3yrs: Hope, 5 months, dressed as a “Chicken”

(Hope, 5 months, dressed as a “Chicken”/Courtesy Hackettstown Police Department)

Best Halloween Costume Winner 4yrs-6yrs: Madison, 6-years-old, dressed as a “Kreepy Klown”

(Photo: Madison, 6-years-old, dressed as a “Kreepy Klown”/Courtesy Hackettstown Police Department)

Best Halloween Costume Winner 7yrs-10yrs: Brodie, 10-years-old, dressed as “The Invisible Man”

(Photo: Brodie, 10-years-old, dressed as “The Invisible Man”/Courtesy Hackettstown Police Department)

Best Halloween Pet Costume Winner: Tyson, 2-years-old, dressed as “Super Tyson”

(Photo: Tyson, 2-years-old, dressed as “Super Tyson”/Courtesy Hackettstown Police Department)

“We hope next year we can have our in-person parade,” police said.

The event was sponsored by the Hackettstown Police Department, Mars Wrigley, Atlantic Health System/Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown Business Improvement District and Centenary University.