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In photos: GVLtoday’s Halloween costume contest superlatives

Submit your Halloween photos for a chance to be featured in GVLtoday.

October 23, 2025 • 
Danielle Johnson
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Hot dogs, witches, and dinos... oh my! | Photos by the City of Greenville

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And the winners are...

We asked to see your costumes, carvings, and cottages this Halloween, and you really came through. We couldn’t just pick one winner, so we went superlative-style.

You can still submit your photos to this form for a chance to be added.

And the winners are...

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