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Creatures of all shapes and sizes and icons from the past, present and future put aside their differences to gather under an overcast sky for the Belhaven Boo, the Jackson’s neighborhood’s annual Halloween fair Saturday.
Mario stands tall and proud on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi TodayBelhaven’s annual Halloween fair saw dozens of children gather in Belvoir Place on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi TodayAn exceptionally fluffy chicken takes in the sounds and sights on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi TodayA NASCAR driver carb loads before the big race on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi TodayTinkerbell, who was struggling with her bubble blowing technique, ultimately succeeded on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi TodayFreshly spun cotton candy, straight from the witch’s cauldron, was one of many treats available at the Halloween fair on Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi TodayCaptain America takes a candy break on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 – he could do this all day. Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi TodayThe Very Hungry Caterpillar was enamored by the Queen of Hearts on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi TodayA brave lion eats the day’s hunt on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi TodayA mother panda responsibly carries her cub down the street on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi TodayA ladybug stretches one of her six legs on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi TodayA hot dog collects pets and cuddles from passers-by on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi TodayWinnie the Pooh, who took his first steps just a few months ago, impresses the crowd with his speed and agility on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi TodayA tired Zero enjoys her slushy on Jack Skellington’s lap on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi TodayA family of aerobics instructors get their heart rate up on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi Today
