The experience of Halloween in Madison is like no other. We all get dressed up to get messed up, and the city is more alive than ever. Not only do we have Freakfest, but this year’s Badger home game (of course, WE WON) set the night on fire. Here’s how to know if your Halloweekend in the 608 was a success.
1. You hit up Ragstock for last minute costumes and accessories that didn’t break the bank.
2. You fully charged your phone before going out and had plenty of battery for taking 100+ pictures.
3. You took a shot every time you saw a Harambe or Donald Trump costume.
4. You went to that cute boy’s party and hit it off after you’ve been eyeing him all semester.
5. You took a shot every time you saw an out of town freshman throwing up, which was often.
6. Your squad got at least 10 perfect squad pics in your costumes for everyone’s Instagram.
7. You refrained from drunkenly climbing things on State Street and stopped your drunken bestie from crowd surfing.
8. You planned on going to Freakfest, and you actually made it there.
9. You ate plenty of late night drunk food to soak up the alcohol, which helped you wake up the next morning somewhat alive.
10. You hauled your hungover self out of bed for a wholesome brunch of bottomless mimosas and bloody marys.
Surely Halloween is the best holiday to celebrate in Madison, and we are the reason why. Badgers know how to do Halloween, it’s our thing and we never disappoint.