Happy Halloween, Cola. If you need a last-minute costume, show some pride in place by dressing up as one of these local celebrities or characters.
Busted Plug — Want an outside-of-the-box costume?
- Known for: The world’s largest fire hydrant that used to be located on Taylor Street by local artist Blue Sky.
- Costume: Grab some tin foil + a cardboard box to have some crafty, costume fun.
- Known for: This Columbia-native is known for his band Toro y Moi + collabs with Travis Scott.
- Costume: Throw on your hippest ‘fit, with his recent Nike collection and add an instrument.
- Known for: The Hootie and the Blowfish’s front man.
- Costume: Get decked out in Gamecock gear and hop in some cowboy boots.
- Pro tip — Snap a pic with the Hootie monument.
- Known for: Olympic champion, WNBA legend, and USC women’s basketball coach.
- Costume: Choose an era of Dawn Staley to dress as with a gold medal, a vintage Charlotte Sting jersey, or grab a clipboard + some glasses for a champion coach look.
- Known for: This Irmo-native is the 2020 Masters champion.
- Costume: Put on a green jacket and pull out a driver.
- Known for: Before he blew up on YouTube, this Columbia-born skateboarder appeared in many skate videos around town.
- Costume: Drop by Bluetile skate shop in Five Points to pick up his custom board or merch for this costume.
- Known for: His most recent role in Fox’s “The Resident.”
- Costume: Grab a stethoscope + white lab coat to mimic this TV doctor.
- DYK — Hotel Trundle owner, Rita Patel, is Manish’s sibling?
- Known for: The Mayor of Columbia
- Costume: Get dressed in a button-up, suit jacket, and tie. Pro tip: Carry around a red ribbon and a pair of scissors.
