Enter Patch’s $5,000 Best Halloween Costume Contest

It doesn’t matter if you’re Lady Gaga or Lady Liberty for Halloween—if you have an awesome costume, showcase your creation in our Best Halloween Costume in America Contest.

In 2011, the , won. This year, it could be you. Enter our contest for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize!

Adults and children are eligible to enter. Parents can post costume photos of themselves and their families from this Halloween or from years past.

Here’s how to enter:

• Click the green "Upload Your Photos and Videos" button above and upload your image (but first make sure you’re a registered Patch user).

• Add a caption with the name of the person in the photo and a description of the costume. To add a caption, click “Edit Photo” after uploading the image and fill in the caption line.

• Click “Finished Editing.”

The contest runs from Oct. 15 through Nov. 5. National judges will choose 21 finalists from each Patch state and select one grand prize winner based on who has the most creative and innovative costume. Each state finalist will receive $250, and one grand prize winner will receive $5,000.

If you think your costume will stand out—maybe even be the best in California— enter our contest now for the chance to win $5,000.