Enter to Win Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest

We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.

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. Last year, the headless boy from Wyckoff, NJ, 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: Simply click the green "Upload Your Photos and Videos" button above and upload your image (but first make sure you’re a registered Patch user). Then add a caption with the name of the person in the photo and a description of the costume. To add a caption, click “…

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 21

A volleyball game and sunny weather are among things to know about today.

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Today will see a high of 64 under mostly sunny skies. Tonight’s low will be around 44 degrees. 2. Dedham Patch is currently running a Halloween costume contest and your kid could win! Click on this link to learn the rules and what’s up for grabs. 3. The Dedham High School girls varsity volleyball team heads to Natick today at 4 p.m. 4. Heading into Boston this morning for work? Check out live traffic updates before you go. 5. If you missed it yesterday, the removal of a tree on Avery St. outraged several residents in town.

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