Nightmare On Normal Street Is Back With A Massive Costume Competition And More

Fabulous Hillcrest’s haunted Halloween dance party and costume competition is back! Nightmare on Normal Street will take over the Pride Flag Plaza at Normal and University on Saturday, October 28!

Your Halloween Kick-Off Party Weekend is Back!

With late night live entertainment, costume competitions (including a special pet contest for your furry, fuzzy, and feathery companions), outdoor bars, and the best people watching in all of San Diego – this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Nightmare on Normal Street will feature a massive costume competition with over $2,000 in prizes, a gigantic dance party, a VIP area, vendors, and a monstrous bar! Dust off your brooms and bring out your best costume and cosplay!

Nightmare On Normal Street Ticket Info

Guests can choose from a general admission ticket or VIP ticket. The event is open to all ages. Must be over 21 with ID to purchase alcohol.

GA ticket: Haunt the streets of Hillcrest during your nightmare on Normal. This ticket gets you into the event with full access to the dance party, vendors, bars, and any performances or activations. Your ticket include your entry into the costume competition (before to register at the sign up tent just inside the gate).

VIP Info: Eat, drink and be scary with our VIP pass, which includes access to our 21+ only VIP area, two complimentary cocktails, $10 food credit, front-of-the-line access to get into the event, VIP only bar, and private restrooms.

To purchase tickets, please click here.

This event is a fundraiser for Fabulous Hillcrest and the San Diego LGBT Community Center. For more info, visit here.

See you there!

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Event Details
  • Start Date
    October 28, 2023 5:00 pm
  • End Date
    October 28, 2023 11:00 pm
  • Status
    All done
  • Location
  • Venue
    • Pride Plaza
  • Address
    Pride Square, San Diego, CA 92103
  • Tickets
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