It’s time for Halloween costumes, and when it comes to this year’s list, there are some top favorites both in the U.S. and New York.
Each year Google releases a list of costumes most searched for. The list is for both the U.S. as a whole and for cities throughout the U.S.
When it comes to the country, there are ten top favorites for Halloween this year.
Top costumes for Halloween in the U.S.
- Witch
- Spider-Man
- Dinosaur
- Stranger Things
- Fairy
- Pirate
- Rabbit
- Cheerleader
- Cowboy
- Harley Quinn
Top trending costumes in New York
Google Trends will also show top searches for costumes in different areas of New York State.
According to the Democrat & Chronicle, the costimes between upstate cities are very different.
In Rochester, the top choice for Halloween costumes are from Stranger Things. In Buffalo, rabbit costumes are the most popular, and in Syracuse it’s cheerleader costumes.
Other areas and their corresponding top costumes
- Elmira: dolls
- Binghamton: cheerleaders
- Utica: cattle
- Watertown: pumpkins
- Albany region: dinosaurs
- New York City: fairies
Spirit Halloween reports that some of their best sellers this season are those from major motion pictures or shows.
These include costumes from
- Hocus Pocus
- Friday the 13th
- Encanto
- Scream
- Bluey
McDonald’s fans are asking for Snack Wraps
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