PHOTO GALLERY: Athens Halloween Block Party brings costumed crowds uptown for 2026 celebration

Attendees gather in uptown Athens, Ohio, for the annual Athens Halloween Block Party on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. [Photo by Harry Millard/WOUB Public Media]

Andrew Pettibone poses as Walter White from Breaking Bad at the Halloween Block Party on S Court Street Athens, Ohio on October. 31, 2026. The Halloween Block Party is one of Athens biggest traditions that brings people from all over for a night of fun. [Photo by Harry Millard/WOUB Public Media]

Attendees join together to watch the live music during the Halloween Block Party on S Court Street Athens, Ohio, on Oct. 31, 2026. The Halloween Block Party is one of Athens biggest yearly events which brings people from all over for a night of live music and fun. [Photo by Harry Millard/WOUB Public Media]

Halloween Block Party attendees dress as The Lorax (right) and a Truffula Tree (left) from the famous Dr.Seuss book on S Court Street Athens, Ohio, on October. 31, 2026. The Halloween Block Party is one of Athens biggest traditions that brings people from all over for a night of fun. [Photo by Harry Millard/WOUB Public Media]

Athens community member dresses in full medieval knight costume at the annual Halloween Block Party on S Court Street Athens, Ohio, on Oct. 31, 2026. The Halloween Block Party is one of Athens biggest traditions that brings people from all over for a night of fun. [Photo by Harry Millard/WOUB Public Media]

Attendee dresses as Bigfoot at the annual Halloween Block Party on S Court Street Athens, Ohio, on Oct. 31, 2026. The Halloween Block Party is one of Athens biggest traditions that brings people from all over for a night of fun and costumes. [Photo by Harry Millard/WOUB Public Media]

Community member suits a home-made robot costume at the annual Halloween Block Party on S Court Street Athens, Ohio, on Oct. 31, 2026. The Halloween Block Party is one of Athens biggest traditions that brings people from all over for a night of fun and costumes. [Photo by Harry Millard/WOUB Public Media]

Athens community member wears a full Gambit cosplay at the annual Halloween Block Party on S Court Street Athens, Ohio, on Oct. 31, 2026. The Halloween Block Party is one of Athens biggest traditions that brings people from all over for a night of fun and costumes. [Photo by Harry Millard/WOUB Public Media]

Attendees of the annual Athens Halloween Block Party on S Court Street Athens, Ohio, Oct. 31, 2026, suit a home-made couples costume of Tucker Carlson (right) and the Green M&M. The Halloween Block Party is one of Athens biggest traditions that brings people from all over for a night of fun and costumes. [Photo by Harry Millard/WOUB Public Media]

Halloween Block Party attendees wear home-made costumes of The Very Hungry Caterpillar (right) and Pete the Cat (left) on S Court Street Athens, Ohio, on October. 31, 2026. The Halloween Block Party is one of Athens biggest traditions that brings people from all over for a night of costumes and fun. [Photo by Harry Millard/WOUB Public Media]

Athens community member wears a makeshift mad hatter rabbit costume at the annual Halloween Block Party on S Court Street Athens, Ohio, on Oct. 31, 2026. The Halloween Block Party is one of Athens biggest traditions that brings people from all over for a night of fun and costumes. [Photo by Harry Millard/WOUB Public Media]

Athens community member dresses up in a Daft punk costume at the annual Halloween Block Party on S Court Street Athens, Ohio, on Oct. 31, 2026. The Halloween Block Party is one of Athens biggest traditions that brings people from all over for a night of fun and costumes. [Photo by Harry Millard/WOUB Public Media]

Athens community members celebrate Halloween at private ocean themed party at Bagel Street Deli on S Court Street in Athens, Ohio on Oct. 31, 2026. The party goers all wear ocean themed costumes and attire for their fun Halloween event. [Photo by Harry Millard/WOUB Public Media]