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Bayshore Announces Free ‘BOOgie Bash’ & Costume Contest (2024)

The Yard at BAYSHORE will come alive with wicked displays and eerie-sistible entertainment on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 5-8 p.m., with the 5th Annual BAYSHORE BOOgie Bash & Costume Contest.

Boogie Bash costume event at Bayshore Mall in Glendale, WI. A large crowd of adults and children, many dressed in Halloween costumes, gather outdoors in The Yard public area. A sign overhead reads 'Boogie Bash,' while participants enjoy the festive atmosphere in a plaza surrounded by shops and buildings.

In partnership with Spirit Halloween and St. Francis Children’s Center, the free family event will host a kids dance party and costume contest with prizes at 6 p.m.

The free, family-friendly celebration will kick off with The Great Pumpkin Giveaway in The Yard, where the first 500 children ages 2-12 will receive a free pumpkin to decorate in Discover the North Shore’s kid zone during the event.

Festivities include a Kid Boogie Down costumed dance party at 5pm and costume contest at 6 p.m. Dance with Fairytale Birthday Company princesses, enjoy face painting, balloon twisters, candy and goodie bag giveaways while supplies last.

Festive Halloween display at Bayshore Mall in Glendale, WI. The scene features an arch made of carved pumpkins with various spooky faces, surrounding a sign that reads 'Bayshore.' The background is decorated with cornstalks, hay bales, and additional pumpkins, creating a seasonal and welcoming atmosphere. — *The 3rd annual BOOgie Bash and Costume Content will take place Friday, October 28th.*

“This is one of our favorite community events every year, because not only is it free for families to enjoy, but to see the children dressed up, dancing, and having fun with their families is what the Bayshore experience is all about,” said Brenda Vento, marketing manager, BAYSHORE.

Large crowd gathered for the Boogie Bash at Bayshore Mall in Glendale, WI. Adults and children in a variety of colorful costumes celebrate on the lawn in front of a building with the 'Bayshore' sign illuminated. The scene is festive, with autumn decorations such as corn stalks and pumpkins, and a cloudy evening sky in the background. — *The event is free for for all guests.*

The event will be centrally located in The Yard at BAYSHORE, 5800 N. Bayshore Drive in Glendale.

Boogie Bash partners this year also include El Sazón Dominicano, Mr. P’s Grilled Cheese, Scratch Ice Cream, Tiffany’s Dessert Bar, North Shore Fire Department, St. Francis Children’s Center, Vibez Creative Arts Space, Hawaii Fluid Art, European Wax Center, and Rocky Rococo’s.

Nighttime Halloween display at Bayshore Mall in Glendale, WI. A large 'Bayshore' sign is illuminated with marquee lights above a backdrop of spider webs and Halloween decorations. Two children pose for a photo in front of the display, while eerie lighting creates spider web patterns on the ground. The scene is festive and spooky, capturing the Halloween spirit.

For more information about the Boogie Bash & Costume Contest and other upcoming community events, follow BAYSHORE on Facebook and Instagram or visit www.thebayshorelife.com.

Calie Herbst

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