2026 Halloween Costume Contest — Official Rules & Terms

Hosted by the Law Office of Sergio Lozano, PLLC

Get ready for some spooky fun! Join our annual Halloween Costume Contest for a chance to win exciting prizes. Participants can enter our Kids' Costume Contest or Pet Costume Contest and let the community vote for their favorites!

1. Contest Dates

• October 19–24, 2026: Costume photo submissions are accepted.

• October 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM CT: Entry submissions close.

• October 25–29, 2026: Public voting is open.

• October 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM CT: Voting closes.

• October 30, 2026: Contest winners are announced.

• October 30, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM CT: Prize pickup.

All dates and times are based on Central Time.

2. Eligibility

• Entry is free. No purchase or use of legal services is necessary.

• Individuals submitting entries must be at least 18 years of age.

• Parents or legal guardians may enter their children in the Kids' Costume Contest.

• Pet owners must be at least 18 years old to submit a pet's costume.

• Only one costume entry per child or pet is permitted.

• Participants must agree to the official contest rules and photo publication terms.

• Winners must be represented by an adult age 18 or older to claim their prizes.

 
3. How to Enter
Participants must complete the official entry form on our website during the submission period.
Each entry must include the requested information and a clear photograph showing the Halloween costume.
Participants must select the appropriate category: Kids' Costume Contest or Pet Costume Contest.
Only complete, eligible submissions received before the entry deadline will be considered.
 
4. Public Voting
Public voting takes place exclusively through our official website from October 25 through October 29, 2026.

• Each eligible voter is allowed one vote in the Kids' Costume Contest and one vote in the Pet Costume Contest.

• Votes must be submitted through the official voting system.

• Duplicate, automated, fraudulent, or manipulated votes may be invalidated.

• Votes are final once submitted.

• Winners will be determined by the highest number of valid votes in their respective categories.

In the event of a tie, the tied entries will be subject to a predetermined tie-breaking procedure administered by the contest organizer.
 
5. Contest Prizes
Kids' Costume Contest

• First Place: $200 gift card and Halloween prize basket.

• Second Place: $100 gift card and Halloween prize basket.

• Third Place: $50 gift card and Halloween prize basket.

Pet Costume Contest

• First Place: $50 Visa gift card and a pet grooming gift card or coupon valued at $100.

Prizes are nontransferable and may not be exchanged for cash. Additional prize details and any applicable restrictions will be provided by the organizer.
 
6. Winner Announcement & Prize Pickup
Winners will be announced on October 30, 2026, through the Law Office of Sergio Lozano's official communication channels.
Prizes must be claimed in person on October 30, 2026, between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM at the designated pickup location.
Prize recipients must be represented by an individual who is at least 18 years old. A valid photo ID may be required.
Unclaimed prizes may be forfeited or awarded to an alternate eligible participant according to the contest's published procedures.
 
7. Photography & Publicity Consent
By submitting an entry, participants grant the Law Office of Sergio Lozano, PLLC permission to publish and display submitted photographs, contestant first names or costume titles, and contest results on its website and official promotional channels for contest-related purposes.
For entries involving minors, the parent or legal guardian submitting the entry confirms that they have the authority to authorize the use of the child's photograph.
Private contact information will not be displayed in the public voting galleries.

8. Fair Participation
All participants must follow the published contest rules. Entries containing inappropriate, offensive, or unlawful content may be rejected.
The organizer may remove entries or invalidate votes reasonably determined to violate these rules.
Contest administration and any necessary corrections will be handled consistently and fairly.

9. Agreement to Terms
By submitting a costume entry, the adult participant acknowledges having read, understood, and agreed to the official rules and applicable photo publication permissions.
Participation is voluntary. No purchase, legal consultation, attorney-client relationship, or use of legal services is required to participate or win.

Contest Organizer: Law Office of Sergio Lozano, PLLC.