Santa Barbara Independent Staff Celebrate Halloween with Festive Parade and Costume Contest
The Santa Barbara Independent newspaper celebrated Halloween with its staff's "Frighteningly Fun Halloween Parade," a costume contest and festive event that marks the start of the holiday season for the team. Employees showcased creative costumes, with top honors awarded in…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, November 4, 2026 — The Santa Barbara Independent newspaper recently held its annual “Frighteningly Fun Halloween Parade,” an event designed to celebrate the holiday and usher in the festive season for its staff. The gathering featured a costume contest, allowing employees to showcase their creativity.
The event, which marks the unofficial start of the holiday season for the newspaper’s team, saw employees donning a variety of costumes. A friendly competition was held as part of the festivities, with top honors awarded to participants for their creative ensembles.
Details regarding the specific date of the event, the number of employees who participated, or the exact nature of the prizes awarded were not provided. The parade and contest served as a team-building and celebratory occasion for the staff of the Santa Barbara Independent.
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