It’s no secret that in the East Village, Halloween night is the most anticipated night of the year. As the Halloween Parade rolls in, everyone’s inner child comes out to play, roaming the streets until dawn. Masked figures, Disney princesses, and pop culture icons all blend together on the one night a year where reality takes a backseat, and fantasy takes the wheel. Walking through the parade is like walking through a different dimension, a parallel universe where anything is possible and a surprise is lurking around every corner and art literally comes to life. In a place where each costume is more eccentric than the last, perhaps the best way to stand out is to wear a t-shirt and jeans.