CowTV is pleased to bring you highlights from the 2nd Annual 2009 HighBall Halloween -  Costume Contest.  Touted this year as, "a cross between Carnivale and Mardi Gras with a pinch of Halloween and a healthy splash of the Short North's artistic spirit." - the event was certainly all that and more!  The crowd was HUGE - it was estimated to be somewhere between 15 and 20K (that thousands Dorothy...)  Costumes of all shapes, sizes and colors displayed the unique and creative variety that you can only seem to find at a Short North event.  When we arrived, it was clear "the spot" to be was right along the stage area.  Located mid-distance on a closed-off High Street - between 3rd Ave. and 5th Ave. - the massive stage provided the focal point of activity.  When DJ Moxy started spinning, the crowd got moving - then, Host Nina West took to the stage - a commanding presence alone!  Not long after greeting a few familiar faces in the crowd, zombies started slowly creeping up onto the stage - you know, because zombies are good at creeping....then....the sounds of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" erupted over the huge speaker system.  What happened next had the whole crowd's attention captured - held captive - a synchronized dance routine involving Nina West and a troupe of zombies moved and grooved to "Thriller".  The moment the music stopped, the massive crowd of thousands expressed their approval with thunderous cheers and applause.  What a way to start a mere costume contest - wow!

Congrats to John Angelo, head of the Short North Business Association, the group responsible for the event and the many, many others who came out in costume and helped pull off yet another PHANTASMAGORIC HALLOWEEN EVENT!  Can't wait to see what happens next year!

Enjoy the footage...it's a quick ride, but all the costume contest participants are there, so site back and enjoy....leave a comment and tell everyone your favorite part of the evening or who you thought had the BEST COSTUME!

Oh yeah....one last thing....CowTV has signed "Alien Pimp" to an exclusive contract for starring in a new show - as always - stay tuned!