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NewsLos Angeles Times — TravelOctober 29, 2026Los Angeles County

Los Angeles news outlet invites residents to submit local-themed Halloween costumes

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A local news publication invites Los Angeles residents to submit photos and stories of their L.A.-inspired Halloween costumes for a potential upcoming feature. The call highlights past local costume trends, such as the Sweet James billboard and the Mother & Father of the 110 freeway.

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Why It Matters

Residents gain a platform to showcase creative, city-inspired holiday outfits and see local cultural touchstones featured in regional media.

Key Facts

  • A news publication is inviting Los Angeles residents to submit photos and descriptions of their L.A.-inspired Halloween costumes.
  • Selected resident costume submissions may be featured in an upcoming story.
  • Past notable local costume examples include the Sweet James billboard, Oceanwide Plaza graffiti tower, Bob's Big Boy, Angelyne, and Stuart the Minion over Universal Studios.
  • Jason Radovan and Hannah Webb were notable past costumed participants known as 'The Mother & Father of the 110' on Halloween 2023.
  • The 2023 'Mother & Father of the 110' costume was inspired by a Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra mural combined with a freeway and car concept.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationLos Angeles Chamber Orchestra“Source of a mural that inspired a past Halloween costume.”PersonStuart the Minion“A character figure on Universal Studios referenced as costume inspiration.”OrganizationBob's Big Boy“A local landmark referenced as costume inspiration.”PersonJason Radovan“Artist and actor who portrayed the 'Mother & Father of the 110' costume.”PersonHannah Webb“Artist who co-created the 'Mother & Father of the 110' costume.”locationOceanwide Plaza“A graffiti tower referenced as a local costume idea.”OrganizationUniversal Studios“Location associated with the Stuart the Minion display.”PersonAngelyne“A local icon referenced as costume inspiration.”OrganizationSweet James“A local billboard inspiration for past Halloween costumes.”locationLos Angeles“The city serving as the setting and source of costume inspiration.”