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Meanwhile, Just Over The Line In SoNo, Norwalk Hosts Halloween Nightfair

During both weekend days the city hosted its inaugural “Halloween Nightfair On Washington Street. Washington Street, along with sections of North and South Main Streets were closed beginning Saturday morning for the event, which featured many family activities such as magicians, a bounce house, pumpkin painting and trick or treat bag decorating. A grammy winning band, Goodboys performed along with DJ Laidback Luke.

Anna Breault, special event coordinator for the city helped create the event as a community celebration of the popular holiday and spent many thousands of dollars for the DJ’s, sound systems and stage lighting.

Later that night, the South Norwalk Entertainment District, known as SoNo, which runs along Washington Street and onto North and South Main Streets was crowded with hundreds of Halloween celebrants on Saturday night, with several of the bars hosting costume contests.

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Just over decade ago the district was thriving with many shops, restaurants and clubs. Over time, there was a bit of a downturn with some long standing business closing down. Now however it seems the crowds have returned perhaps larger than ever with the addition of several new latin clubs adding to the mix. Tablao, a Spanish oriented restaurant and bar sits alongside Bandido Mexican restaurant on Washington Street.

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There was plenty to see, great music and drinks with the streets filled with party people hanging out and enjoying the holiday.

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There was no shortage of creativity and imagination not to mention sexy styles.

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J.C. Martin 10/30/23 J.C. Martin 10/30/23

Westport Library Leads Westport’s Saturday Night Halloween Celebrations

**Bella's Bartok, a band known for raucous theatrical performances on stage at Saturday’s epic Halloween Party at the Westport Library.**

The Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce and The Westport Library presented a very special Halloween event Saturday night featuring a live performance by Bella's Bartok, a band known for raucous theatrical performances. This band was beyond question every bit of that adjective, bringing many of the 200 Partiers to the dance floor in the library’s Trefz Forum, many of them dressed and accessorized for the celebration of All Hallow’s Eve. The creativity was quite apparent with some very unusual and striking “ensembles”.

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Bella's Bartok kept the party rockin’ all night.

Judges with the help of the crowd, determined the contest winners of the night, with winners in the categories of best costume, best couple and most imaginative taking home $50. gift certificates donated by the local restaurants the Spotted Horse, De Tapas and Kawa Ni.

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**Several of the contest winners with judges Sheriff Matt Mandell and Library Executive Director Bill Harmer.**

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Strolling Down Main Street…

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Basso’s on Jesup Green had a great NYC band, Manny Montañez and his Boogaloo Orchestra, an excellent 7 piece band plus Basso Chef and owner Renato Donzelli on the congas.