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Costume Contest @ Homecoming Terp Carnival

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Date/Time: Friday, October 31, 2025 2:00 pm - 6:15 pm

Location: Homecoming Terp Carnival, McKeldin Mall

Contact: Laura Hood

UMD students are invited to dress in costume at the Friday October 31, 2025 Homecoming Terp Carnival for a chance to win great prizes! Four costume categories:

  • Best Terp/Maryland Pride
  • Best Group Costume
  • Most Creative
  • Funniest

From 2:00 – 5:30pm, those who wish to participate, in costume, should visit tables throughout the Carnival. Secret judges placed at some of the tables will hand out slips to those they select to be finalists in each category, totalling about 12 finalists in each category. At 6:00pm, finalists should gather at the stage for a festive judging by Coach Locksley and the Maryland Football Team. All Carnival attendees are encouraged to join in and cheer on their favorites!

Top Prize in Each Category: $100 Terrapin Express Gift Card, UMD Backpack and a UMD Blanket
Participation Prize for All Finalists: UMD Blanket

No registration required, just come and participate! Must be a UMD student.

NO MASKS. Also, please nothing too scary! This is a family friendly event.

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