HighBall presented by pagetech limited is THE masquerade event experience of the Midwest. On Saturday, October 31, All Hallow’s Eve, the Arts District brings back the sensational HighBall Halloween: Masquerade on High. A cross between Carnivale and Mardi Gras with a pinch of Halloween and a healthy splash of the Short North’s artistic spirit. Picture an 80-foot runway directly on High Street under the glowing arches. Do you have what it takes to be selected for the runway? Thousands will try. 40 will make it. One will win HighBall Halloween Costume of the Year.

The event will feature outrageous costume contests for the general public, a Couture Costume Fashion Showdown for fashion professionals, the Dogtober Howlloween

Procession for costume-crazed pet owners, Mini-Masques costume contest for children, the city’s hottest DJs, and all the artistic creativity one would expect of the Short North. $5,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to participants in the various competitions. And don’t forget Project Runway designers Althea Harper (Season 6) and Terri Stevens (Season 5).