The Boy Scout Troop 52 float leads the North Fairhaven Improvement Association Halloween Horribles parade past the cemetery on Main Street in Fairhaven on 10/24/21. Photo by Beth David.
By Beth David, Editor
The Norrh Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Halloween Horribles Parade drew hundreds to North Fairhaven. The group marched down Main Street from Benoit Square to the parking lot at St. Mary’s Church where costumes were judged and treats shared.
In a statement, the NFIA wrote: “Thank you to all of the volunteers and organizations who make this event possible.
“Thank you to our judges Miss New Bedford Megan Sylvia, Miss New Bedford Outstanding Teen Kieyana Fleming and Miss Whaling City Teen Hannah Lima, Miss New Bedford Scholarship Program
“Thank you to Troop 52 Fairhaven, MA and Arnie Corsair from Umass Dartmouth for leading our parade along with the antique fire trucks from the Fairhaven Protecting Society driven by Alex Kuechler and Matt Paulson.
Shrek, aka Easton, who won first place for Most Original in the toddler to four category, stands by his cave as the judging begins after the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s Halloween Horribles parade on 10/24/21. Photo by Beth David.
“Thank you to Fairhaven Emergency Management for providing a parade escort, lighting and support.
Thank you to our prize, decoration and candy sponsors: Dr. Brian Bowcock, Galaxy Pizza House, Dorothy Cox Chocolates, J&L Beaulieu Farm Stand.
“Thank you to St. Mary’s Parish Fairhaven, MA for allowing us to take over their parking lot.
And last but not least THANK YOU to the hardworking members of the NFIA for your continued support and dedication to making our events a success.”
Winners of the costume contest are:
Toddler to 4 years old
Most Beautiful
1st: Everli as Princess Elsa
2nd: Emma & Sofia as twin Princesses
3rd: Mikaela as Doc McStuffins
Most Original
1st: Easton as Shrek
2nd: Eljay as Lightning McQueen
3rd: Jasper as the Ducky
Most Adorable (Should be Most Horrible, but they were TOO cute)
1st: Savannah as a Ghost
2nd: Eliana as Moana
3rd: Hazel as Cookie Monster
Winners for Most Original in the 13-16 age group, L-R: Declan as the Penguin (3rd place); Charles as a Wizard (2nd place); Patrick as a Ghostbuster (1st place), after the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s Halloween Horribles parade on 10/24/21. Photo by Beth David.
5–8 years old
Most Beautiful
1st: Brooklun as a Wintry Witch
2nd: Caroline as Evie
3rd: Kalyee as an Angel
Most Original
1st: Adella as a Jellyfish
2nd: Max as Elliott from ET
3rd: Twins Nora as Morticia and Saoirse as Wednesday
Most Horrible
1st: Sage as a Zombie Bride
2nd: Abby as Cruella
3rd: Noah as a Wraith
9-12 years old
Winners for Most Original in the 9-12 age group, L-R: Bradley as Grandma (1st place); Caleb as Marshmallow Man (3rd place); Liam as Poseidon (2nd place) after the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s Halloween Horribles parade on 10/24/21. Photo by Beth David.
Most Beautiful
1st: Brianna as Marvel
2nd: Emma as Daphne
3rd: Elizabeth as Skeleton Bride
Most Original
1st: Bradley as Grandma
2nd: Liam as Poseidon
3rd: Caleb as Marshmallow Man
Most Horrible
1st: Grayson as Plague Doctor
2nd: Aseun as Freddy Kruger
3rd: Laylie as Himeko
13-16 years old
Most Iconic
1st: Jaxon as Tinkie Winkie the Teletubbie
2nd: Declan as the Penguin
3rd: Lily as a Cow
Twins Nora, as Morticia, and Saoirse, as Wednesday, stay in character as they march around during the judging after the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s Halloween Horribles parade on 10/24/21, when they won third place for Most Original in the 5–8 years old age group. Photo by Beth David.
Most Original
1st: Patrick as Ghostbuster
2nd: Charles as Wizard
3rd: Declan as Penguin
Most Horrible
1st: Charlotte as Shigaraki
2nd: James as Crazy Person
3rd: Vincent as Pirate
Adults
Most Beautiful: Debbie as Pirate
Most Original: Ashley as a Guitar
Most Horrible: Sean and Jen as Clowns
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- Max, as Elliott, with ET in his basket, checks out his treat bag after winning second place for Most Original in the 5-8 years old age group after the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s Halloween Horribles parade on 10/24/21. Photo by Beth David.
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- Princess twins Emma and Sofia dig into their treat bag after winning second place for Most Beautiful in the toddler to four years old age group after the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s Halloween Horribles parade on 10/24/21. Photo by Beth David.
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- A princess and a leather-clad cutie pie share a moment as judging gets underway in the toddler to 4-year old category after the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s Halloween Horribles parade on 10/24/21. Photo by Beth David.
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- Brianna as Marvel shows her excitement at winning first place for Most Beautiful in the 9-12 years old age group after the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s Halloween Horribles parade on 10/24/21, when they won third place for Most Original in the 5–8 years old age group. Photo by Beth David.
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