It's time for the 5th annual
Halloween Post Contest
here at ActiveRain
Haunted Masquerade
& Costume Ball
October 31st. 2018
The Haunted Post Parade is an opportunity for ActiveRain bloggers to enter their Halloween themed posts in a contest to win points and prizes for their seasonally inspired contributions. Everyone is invited to vote for their favorites by "liking" them.
The bloggers with the most likes for all posts submitted will win special treats and points. But it doesn't end there, on Oct. 31st. The Haunted Masquerade and Costume Ball buries the week in a flurry of fun with a virtual costume party and Halloween hangout here at ActiveRain.
There will be Halloween themed videos, music, tricks and treats with lots of scARy fun to enjoy while you wait for trickster treaters to assault your domicile and take your candy.
This years Halloween theme is:
HORROR!
Light's, Camera, Action! This years theme is an homage to the Horror Film Genre and it's hefty affects on our Halloween consciousness. In addition we will be rolling out The New Corn Maze Contest for film fans to figure out in frightful fashion...
Post your Halloween themed posts here in the comment section of this post between now and 12 Midnight PST by the DEAD-lines listed below. Post early and as often as you like.
Post Your Halloween Décor:
DEAD-line: WED Oct. 24th
Show us your front door or Halloween décor! Write a post about your Halloween décorations or DIY project and what gets your creative juices to bubble and boil! This post is all about YOUR decorative talents.
Wednesday's Post Rules:
Include at least 3 original photos and 300 words.
Don't forget to post a link here in the comment section with the title of your post!
Post Your Home Made Trick or Treat:
DEAD-line: THURS Oct. 25th
BLOGGERS CHOICE - Post your Do-It-Yourself Halloween Trick to entertain the neighborhood OR Post a Home-made Treat, be it baked, raked, boiled or brewed. We want your yummy mummy magic recipes prepared in a post!
Thursday's Post Rules:
Post must include 4 photos, one photo of your trick or treat complete along with your lovely face to grace your palatable post. Don't forget to include the complete instructions or recipe in your post.
Don't forget to post a link here in the comment section with the title of your post!
Post Your Halloween Pet Costume:
DEAD-line: FRIDAY Oct. 26th
It’s time for you to live vicariously through your little precious and post a pic of your costumed pet pal in our Howling Halloween Pet Parade.
Friday's Post Rules:
At least one original photo of a pet in costume, 100 word minimum, title must include "Halloween Pet Parade".
Don't forget to post a link here in the comment section with the title of your post!
Post Your Halloween Host/Hostess Gift:
DEAD-line: SAT Oct. 27th
What do you get for that dreadful ogre or wicked witch that invited you to that macabre excuse for a Halloween party?
Saturday's Post Rules:
Post must include at least 1 photo and 300 words please!
Don't forget to post a link here in the comment section with the title of your post!
Post Your
Favorite Scary Story:
DEAD-line: SUNDAY Oct. 28th
Remember when you were a monster of a child sent off to that sinister summer camp? Huddled around your flashlight lit councilor you might have heard hair raising tales of horror, here’s your opportunity to re-live, re-share, and re-scare if you dare! Post your seasonal scary story!
Sunday's Post Rules:
At least one original photo, with a minimum of 300 words. No copy paste. Story must be paraphrased in your own words.
Don't forget to post a link here in the comment section with the title of your post!
Post Your Halloween Pumpkin:
DEAD-line: MONDAY 29th
If you have a particular panache for pumpkins, please share your flare. Be it a front stoop tableaux, center piece, or a carving tutorial. Post your carved Pumpkin creations
Monday's Post Rules:
At least 2 original photos of your pumpkin creation 1 photo at night internally lit and 1 photo lit externally, No word min.
Don't forget to post a link here in the comment section with the title of your post!
Post Your Favorite Neighborhood Haunt:
DEAD-line: TUES Oct. 30th
Just about every neighborhood has one, that over the top Halloween Haunted House, you know the one with the styrofoam tombstones and cauldrons of dry-ice, sorry your house doesn't count! Show us how your neighborhood celebrates the spookiest day of the year!-
Tuesday's Post Rules:
At least 2 original photos of your neighborhoods decorative enthusiasm for the holiday, 1 photo at night and 1 photo during the day, 100 word min.
Don't forget to post a link here in the comment section with the title of your post!
Post your Virtual Halloween Costume:
DEAD-line: WED Oct. 31th
It's that time once again to "dress up" your Active Rain Profile Pic in a fun or frightening costume that reflects a darker or lighter side of your personality with a Halloween themed post to describe your choice of why or what inspired your virtual Halloween Costume.
Post Contest Rules:
You need a personal costumed profile pic and a 300 word post describing your inspiration for your costume. The AR member with the most Halloween post parade posts and likes for all posts combined will win the Grand Prize(to be announced). Entries must be received by 12:00PM Midnight All Hallows Eve, lest you turn into a pumpkin. Voting will be continuously open for all post parade posts until Nov. 2nd.
Don't forget to post a link here in the comment section with the title of your post!
Don't have photo editing skills? No worries...
| Ask about our special "Head Transplant" services down in the haunted laboratory and how we can help you create the virtual costume of your nightmares just in time for the Haunted Masquerade and Costume Ball. Tell Igor(pronounced eyegore), Kimo sent you and he'll take 100% off the top on your first visit. |
Previous Years Contest:
HM&CB 2014 - 1st Annual Haunted Masquerade & Costume Ball
HM&CB 2015 - Debut Of The Haunted Post Parade
HM&CB 2016 - A Haunting Under The Big Top
https://activerain.com/blogsview/4958419/it-s-a-halloween-post-contest--the-haunted-post-parade
HM&CB 2017 - Ghost Boat
HM&CB 2018 - Cinema Horror
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