COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One of the most elaborate costume parties took place in the Short North. Highball Halloween kicked off early Saturday and brought people from all over Columbus together to enjoy the spooky season. It has everything from fashion shows to main stage performances, celebrating all this Halloween. The event went from 2 p.m. until 12 a.m. and the arts district was lined with food trucks, games like axe throwing, a live escape room and someof the best costumes you have ever seen. Get out and do something this weekend in central Ohio, Oct. 25-27 Throughout the night, there were rotating DJ sets to keep the party alive. Organizer Betsy Pandora noted the best part of the day is seeing the costumes people come up with. “Everybody comes to see the couture fashion show each year, but we have public costume contest tickets, costume showcase and tons and tons of vendors that are actually selling fun things on the street this year, Spooky items, fashionable items, you name it,” Pandora said. Having events like this is important because it gives people something to look forward to each year and brings a greater sense of belonging to all who attend. “Columbus is a rising city, and more and more we are home to so many,” Pandora said. “We're growing in population, So big events really connect us, they make us feel a part of a community. That's what's really exciting about Highball, it's an event that was founded by the community. It's rooted in community, but it is celebrated by everyone." This year, the event has free admission, the only thing patrons had to pay for was food and drinks.