Halloween in Madison

Mario costume at home with dog Group photo in Halloween costumes at a party Mario and Princess Peach costume in parking lot

Our Halloween Costume Adventure

Getting Ready for Halloween

This was my third Halloween in the U.S., and I finally felt ready to join the tradition by wearing a costume. When I shared the idea with my friends, they were just as excited. So we headed straight to a costume store and started planning.

Choosing Our Costumes

My best friend and I decided to be a team: I’d be Mario and he would be Luigi. And of course, my girlfriend became Princess Peach! It was the perfect trio — but something was missing. We needed a villain.

That’s when I looked at our dog, Wynter, and got the best idea. What if he dressed up as Pennywise from the movie *IT*? But instead of scaring people, his cuteness totally disarmed them.

The Night in Madison

Without wasting any time, we hit the road to Madison. The night turned out to be fun, colorful, and full of laughter. We even joined a costume contest! Although we didn’t win, it was a truly awesome experience.