DC celebrated Halloween this weekend, and in a year of so much political and cultural turmoil, the costumes were never going to disappoint. We saw so many outfits and pumpkin carvings across the District that were topical, niche, and hilarious. Below are a few of our favorites.
There was a pro-fois gras duck …
I hate DC Halloween what do you mean you’re a duck lobbying for foie gras 😭 https://t.co/YK9nPmXVM5
— Billy Binion (@billybinion) October 30, 2026
The redesigned L’Enfant Plaza Metro station …
A wild metro station has appeared! @wmata https://t.co/Ryl6p6IzQO
— Kolin Behrens (@kolinbehrens) October 31, 2026
and some exceptionally carved pumpkins.
Guys, this is how D.C. does carved pumpkins. Amazing, 10/10, no notes. https://t.co/To4qyOENDF
— Martin Austermuhle (@maustermuhle) October 31, 2026
Halloween in dc https://t.co/iBC58JXmeC
— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) October 31, 2026
It wouldn’t be DC Halloween without a few politicos. Susan Dell and Mitch McConnell made an appearance downtown …
Susan Dell and Mitch McConnell Halloween costumes at DuPont Circle in DC. https://t.co/wTNnmUQb55
— Jesus Chrysler (@JesusChryslerII) October 31, 2026
One guy went as “AI guardrails” …
I hate DC Halloween what do you mean you’re AI guardrails https://t.co/ham5ELRvZK
— Cait Dexter 🧶 (@homemadehayek) October 30, 2026
Of course there were some topical landmarks on display, like the Kennedy Center and the Reflecting Pool …
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I hate gay Halloween what do you mean you dressed up as the renovated reflecting pool? https://t.co/nLePfxXHNp
— Brendan (@Brenbash) November 1, 2026
And finally, five-day press secretary Katie Zacharia made the bold move to dress as … herself.
OG outfit + unusually friendly media!
Happy Halloween! 🎃 https://t.co/Om8EDO2QVO
— Katie Zacharia (@KatieZacharia) November 1, 2026
