Over 275 musicians DJs, and performers brought the chaos (in the best way). From bands like Mother of Wolves, The Cartwrights, and Ezra Band, to death-defying aerialists and fire acts that had the crowd gasping, the energy never dipped for a second. And we can’t forget the drag takeovers, along with Dee Marie’s Asylum Sideshow (yes, with real bug eating) had jaws on the floor. Then came the mesmerizing flamenco dancers with their crimson skirts slicing through the haze of smoke and lights. Unreal.

Between venues, the streets were alive, and not just with people. You couldn’t walk five feet without bumping into something (or someone) wild. Batman and Robin posed for selfies next to zombies, the White Rabbit was handing out candy from a briefcase, and at one point, Edward Scissorhands was seen dancing with a vampire to a live DJ set. It was like walking through your wildest Halloween fever dream, but with killer tunes, glowing wristbands, and costume contest prizes at every stop.