Spooky, scary… 1980s and Spider-Man? There is a high chance you will be seeing these costumes out in public for Halloween. According to Google Trends, these are the top 5 costumes trending locally.
5. Pumpkin
One of the most recognized symbols of October will be getting its shine this year. The pumpkin costume is a timeless costume that can be worn by all ages and pets. The iconography and significance of the fruit stems from Samhain, a Celtic holiday that first originated with the Irish population of North America. A Jack-O-Lantern, as many call it today, was meant to scare away evil spirits.
4. Stranger Things
Despite its last season finishing in 2022, the teenagers from Hawkins, Indiana, have left a lasting impression on fans of the show. The show takes place in the early 1980s with a group of kids experiencing a series of supernatural events at the cause of a failed science experiment. Its latest season birthed a new wave of listeners for Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” as one of the show’s protagonists finds comfort within the song.
3. Spider-Man
It is no surprise that Spider-Man is one of the most desired costumes of the year. Since the release of Sony’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” a film that explored the many different Spider-Mans of infinite universes, it has created a plethora of versions of the spider character that can be crafted to one’s own interpretation.
2. 1980s
Big hair, neon and Reebok sneakers seem to be the go-to look for this year’s Halloween. The 1980s, which was known for its use of the synthesizer in music, is also responsible for one of the most recognizable hairdos of the century: big, poofy, showered in Aquanet hairspray. Chances are that Halloween enthusiasts may see this costume with a Walkman attached at the hip.
1. Witch
Halloween enthusiasts will likely be seeing a wicked witch around. Witches are not only ranked No. 1 in Fresno, but are also the most searched costume nationally. One of the first depictions of the witch costume first appeared in 1451 in a French poem called “Le Champion des Dames.” They were depicted wearing long dresses and flying on their broomsticks.
