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Costumes at Party City: A Barfly’s Guide to Last-Minute Halloween Glory

✍️ Mark Dredge 📅 Updated: May 25, 2026 ⏱️ 1 min read 🔍 Fact-checked

The Dreaded Invitation: When Life Demands a Costume

Okay, let’s be honest. We all love a good party, especially one involving a steady supply of craft beer and zero judgment. But then comes the fateful email, the text chain, or the physical invitation card (fancy!) with those five terrifying words: “Costumes are highly encouraged.”

Suddenly, the casual thrill of Friday night turns into a cold sweat panic. You swore you’d plan ahead this year. You saw the beautiful, elaborate homemade masterpieces on Instagram and thought,

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Mark Dredge

Author, Beer and Travel Writer

Author, Beer and Travel Writer

Global beer explorer and award-winning writer known for deep dives into lager history and global beer styles.

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