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PHOTOS: Check Out These North Jersey Halloween Costumes

Whether it's tricks or treats, these costumes are pretty sweet!

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This is nine-year-old Alizah, and she is dressed as Hannibal Lecter.
This is nine-year-old Alizah, and she is dressed as Hannibal Lecter. (Jospeh Pagan)

Halloween is here and after a COVID hiatus, the costumes in North Jersey are back and better than ever.

From kids dressed as their (or maybe their parents) favorite movie-killer to pets decked out in festive outfits, the spirit of the holiday is all around. Patch asked neighbors in communities across Union and Hudson County for photos of their Halloween costumes.

Here are a few of our favorites:

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The teachers and Caregivers of Here We Grow Child Development Center in Westfield got into the Halloween fun with some group costumes:

Together, the Infant Center Caregiversmade up a pumpkin patch! The names left to right: Ms. Shailaja, Ms. Deja, Ms Kiersten, Ms. Christine and Ms. Ashley. (Credit: Ms Jade Tompkins of Here We Grow)
Who needs a phone when The Preschool, PreK, Kindergarten Teachers and Assistants, as well as Management were emojis! The names left to right: Ms. Petra, Ms. Catherine, Ms. Deborah, Ms. Nancy. Ms. Ana, Ms. Lisa and Ms. Jen. (Credit: Ms Jade Tompkins of Here We Grow)

Check out this mother-daughter duo:

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Mom Alexis dressed as a scarecrow alongside her daughter Khloe, who dressed as Wonder Woman. (Credit: Gail Williams)
Peter Pan flew in for a quick visit to Cranford:
Santiago is six and posed with a local scarecrow to show off his Peter Pan costume. (Credit: Kattia Fernandes,)
Elvira visits the office:
(Credit: Lisa K)
We've never seen a pumpkin this cute:
Pandora the kitty is a sassy pumpkin. (Credit: Lynne Jacks)

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