What is better than a costume party?
![Sock Monkey. Guy in Tux.](https://www.opossumcreek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/photo-250x250.jpg)
No, really, it is hard to make a party any better than starting with costumes and dressing up. It’s like Halloween in June.
But there are a few things that really made this day in one of America’s “Coolest Small Towns” even better.
Start with a town full of happy people. (Back in the day I could have used the word “gay” in place of happy, but it has been taken over to mean other things.)
Add: puppies!
![So many Sock Monkeys!](https://www.opossumcreek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/photo-2-150x150.jpg)
Add: a WWII Biplane. A giant Sock Monkey and some dude in a tux.
Add: lots of kids, Kids are shameless when it comes to putting on a costume. When do we lose that?
Add: a skydiver.
Add: a film crew. You are going to want to share the fantastic images later.
Add: perfect weather.
Add: some bikes, trikes, roller blades, longboards, and anything else that moves
Add: more Sock Monkeys.
Next, have everyone run around a lot, laughing, smiling, screaming, and yelling. Then…
Dance! Dance in the streets while the police block traffic for you! You will have to watch the video for this part.
What a great way to spend the afternoon. It reminds me what a lucky bunch we are. Humans, that is.
Out of my comfort zone?
No not at all. You?
![All the puppies joined the party!](https://www.opossumcreek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/photo-1-700x700.jpg)