What would Halloween be without the perfect costume?

Over the years, the on-air cast for NY1's coverage of the Village Halloween Parade has been dressed as everything from vampires and gargoyles to pop and reggae stars to toys and famed Broadway characters.

What You Need To Know

The cast of NY1's Village Halloween Parade dresses up in different costumes every year

They are assisted by Broadway costume designers and a wig designer

Hair and makeup are done hours before heading to the parade route

This year, there are new looks for NY1's Pat Kiernan, Jamie Stelter, Shannan, Guy Brown and me.

My first step this year was a visit to Liz Printz, a Broadway wig designer with years of experience.

"This is the beginning of a wig fitting. This is when you know you're really leveling up when y

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