On a misty, chilly Wednesday two days before Halloween, the streets of Salem were littered with people in costumes. The entire downtown of “ Witch City ” was decorated in orange lights, pumpkins, skulls, and more ahead of its busiest day of the year.

Below, see a sample of the creepy characters and weird wanderers who’ve been filling the streets in anticipation of the big day — and check back for more coverage as Halloween approaches.

John Bock, Jill Jamro, Ed, and Liz dressed up as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Princess Daisy in Salem on Wednesday. – Madison Lucchesi/Boston.com

A couple holds hands outside of Salem Town Hall on a drizzly Wednesday. – Madison Lucchesi/Boston.com

Two women walk past a gargoyle statue outside of the Salem Wax Museum and Salem’s Haunted Houses.

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