🎃 Halloween Pre-Party & Costume Contest! 🕸️

### 🎃 Halloween Pre-Party & Costume Contest! 🕸️

Hosted in collaboration with another fun Meetup group!
I believe connecting with people face-to-face is what brings purpose and meaning to our lives — and what better way to do that than at a Halloween celebration? If you’re looking to make new friends, enjoy a night of dancing, and maybe even win a cash prize, this event is for you!

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### 🗓 Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 02:00 AM PDT
📍 Location: Ikon Lounge, 214 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
🎟 COVER CHARGE: Free from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
(Please support the venue by making a purchase — drinks, snacks, etc.)

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### 👻 What to Expect

• A Halloween pre-party with plenty of time for socializing & dancing
• A cash prize for the Best Costume 🏆 — chosen by audience vote
• Full access to the entire venue until at least 9 PM
• A friendly, welcoming environment where everyone’s included

Whether this is your main Halloween event or a kick-off celebration before the big night on October 31st, you’ll have a blast meeting new people and enjoying the energy of the night!

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### 🎭 Costume Guidelines

• Dress up and get creative — the better the costume, the better your chances of winning!
• No weapons allowed — including toy guns, swords, knives, or anything that could cause harm.

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### 🥂 Why This Event is Different

We’ve designed this experience to be fun, comfortable, and welcoming for everyone:

1. Private Venue → We have the entire space reserved for the first couple of hours, so you’ll know everyone is here for Meetup.
2. Personal Greeting → I try to personally welcome everyone and can introduce you to others if you’d like.
3. No Cliques → We have a friendly, inclusive community — regulars love meeting newcomers, and there’s always a great mix of people.

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### 🕺 Join the Fun

The party officially starts at 7 PM, but feel free to arrive anytime during the evening — there’s no such thing as being late to this event!
Come for the music, stay for the laughter, and leave with new friends, great memories, and maybe even a little extra cash if your costume steals the show.
I hope to see you there! 🎃👻🕸️