A haunting good time

Elaborate decorations, quirky costumes and lively street parties capture the fun and frights of Halloween.

A home in Burbank, California, in the United States is decked out in elaborate Halloween decorations. The displays have made the city a popular draw for visitors keen to soak up the Halloween atmosphere. — Getty Images/AFP

Dogs dressed as dinosaurs join the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in Manhattan, New York City. The much-loved event sees pets strut their stuff in imaginative costumes, drawing crowds of owners and spectators for a playful Halloween tradition. — Reuters

Revellers dressed as ghosts celebrate Halloween during ‘ChacaYork’, a bar-hopping event in the Chacao neighbourhood of Caracas, Venezuela. The festivities bring partygoers onto the streets for a night of costumes, music and Halloween-themed fun. — Reuters

Participants show off their costumes during a Halloween contest in Bangkok, Thailand. From spooky characters to imaginative creations, the event gives revellers a chance to embrace the playful and theatrical spirit of Halloween. — Reuters