Halloween is a great holiday and for many it is a favorite holiday because you can wear just about anything and it's ok.  With all the Halloween parties and events around Tampa, we take a look at the best Halloween costume contests and the prizes you can win.  Why just dress up when you can do it to win cash and prizes?

If you know what costume you are going to wear for Halloween, check out all the different themes of Tampa Halloween events so you can match your costume with a theme.  If you don't have a costume yet or have several and just want to find the biggest and best prizes for Tampa Halloween costume contests, we have brought it all to you right here.

Many of these local Halloween events have a fee to enter the party but it is free to enter the contest.  Most are voted on my crowd reaction so if you are really trying to win, make sure to bring a big entourage.  It will also be a good idea to check with the venue or promoter as to the rules prior to attending so you are not mislead as some contests may be for woman only, do individual costumes only and you will not be judged by the whole cast you brought, changes made without notice, etc.  Lastly, unless they state that the prize is a "cash prize", the dollar ammount may be a combination of cash, gift cards, prizes, and more.

So let's get to the list, here are some of the more popular Tampa Halloween events with the best costume contests:

Temptation Nightmare on Channelside Drive by Legacy Productions - $3,000 prize for Sexiest Costume

Guavaween - Details to come

D-10 Society Dead Celebrities Halloween Party - Details to come

Helloween VIII at Jackson's - $5,000.000 Best Costume Contest

Erotic Exotic Ball - $1000 Sexiest Costume Contest

Dallas Bull Halloween Costume Party - 1st Prize - $300 Cash, 2nd Prize - $150 Cash, 3rd Prize $75 Cash

While attending the event is fun in its self, it is good to know what events have costume contests for Halloween Tampa.  It you want to win a costume contest, make sure your costume is unique and doesn't need a lot of explanation.  Most importantly, have fun and be safe at whatever Halloween event you attend with whatever costume you decide to wear.