2006
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Hallowang is born. 17 forward-thinking idiots rented a bus and crusaded through 4 bars on the last Saturday in April.
Venerable Institutions
The Monkey Bar provided drink specials to anyone wearing a costume.
Fat Daddy's provided drink specials to anyone wearing a costume.
Judge's Irish Pub provided drink specials and a banner (oooh, big time!)
Cans Bar & Canteen provided drink specials and some prizes for a costume contest.
Contest Results - Cans Bar & Canteen
Famous People Marilyn Monroe
Stereotypes & Occupations Proctologist
Fictional Characters Princess
Non-Human Werewolf
Team Ventriliquist & Puppet
Spectacular God's Gift to Women
2007
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
No celebrationizing reported.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
At least 35 enthusiastic 'Wangers were sighted among the following venues.
Venerable Institutions
The Highbury provided drink specials to anyone wearing a costume.
The Lodge provided drink specials to anyone wearing a costume.
Cans Bar & Canteen provided drink specials and some prizes for a costume contest.
Contest Results - Cans Bar & Canteen
Famous People Jay Z & Beyonce'
Stereotypes & Occupations Star Trek Female Crew Member
Fictional Characters Jesus (what? fictional?!)
Non-Human Statue
Team Fred & Velma
Spectacular Rodeo Ross
2008
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
No celebrationizing reported.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Over 60 'Wangers converged on the North Ave Corridor of Milwaukee's East Side. 6 bars collaborated on a proper Hallowang Costume Contest. Also of note - Todd the Hallowang Woodland Jumping Mouse made a rare public appearance and dubbed Papa Razzi Pizza Man as the Ultimate Hallowang Warrior for most keenly displaying the core values of Hallowang - Honor, Precision, Dumb.
Venerable Institutions
Lakefront Brewery took a leadership role - assisting in promotion, discounting their beer at all 6 bars, and contributing prizes for the costume contest.
102.1 WLUM aired a Hallowang ad and contributed prizes for the costume contest.
OnMilwaukee.com, Alcoholmanac Magazine and Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel graciously published the new holiday on their event calendars.
LIVE on North provided drink specials, contributed prizes for the costume contest and hosted a Flip Cup tournament!
Yield Bar provided drink specials and contributed prizes for the costume contest.
The East Sider provided drink specials and contributed prizes for the costume contest.
Y Not III provided drink specials, contributed prizes for the costume contest and hosted a Spelling & Long Division Bee!
Vitucci's Cocktail Lounge provided drink specials and contributed prizes for the costume contest.
Cans Bar & Canteen provided drink specials and contributed prizes for the costume contest.
Contest Results
Famous People Wright Brothers & Monkey
Stereotypes & Occupations Semi Pro Basketball Owner/Player/Coach (Jackie Moon)
Fictional Characters Super Freak
Non-Human La Z Boy Chair
Team Bee Gees & Disco Ball
Spectacular Won Jung - Tai Kwon Do Master
2009
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
A 'Wanger invasion of 50 troops stormed the 2nd & National intersection in historic Walker's Point.
Venerable Institutions
The Rave / Eagles Club contributed prizes for the costume contest.
102.1 WLUM contributed prizes for the costume contest.
OnMilwaukee.com and Alcoholmanac Magazine graciously published the new holiday on their event calendars.
Walker's Pint - drink specials, prizes for the costume contest, Straw-sucked Pitcher Races.
Fat Daddy's - drink specials, prizes for the costume contest, Rock-Paper-Scissors Tourney.
5th Ward Pub - drink specials, prizes for the costume contest, Frogger Tourney.
Contest Results
Famous People Axl Rose
Stereotypes & Occupations Homewrecker
Fictional Characters Blossom & Joey
Non-Human Scarecrow
Team Rock of Love
Spectacular Shower Flasher
