Sexy is in this year as Halloween takes over Miami.
Halloween at the Delano, 2013.
For many creatures of the night, Halloween marks the beginning of the party season, and while the lines at Miami’s most fancy fêtes can seem frightening at times, those in the know are certainly in for a treat this year.
The Halloween Sundowner at Vizcaya(3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-860-8420) is where locals let loose in some of the most eccentric costumes this side of The Palace. In its 28th year, the evening never disappoints; tickets are $130 at an early-bird rate and $160 closer to the big night.
The Little Lighthouse Foundation’s annual Nightmare on the Beach Halloween event has an alien invasion theme this year. (Think E.T., not Elian.) The crowd is always packed with socialites, and proceeds benefit The Little Lighthouse Foundation, which supports children and their families who struggle with educational, financial, and medical hardships. The party continues into the late hours at the official afterparty at SET nightclub (320 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 786-735-1900).
Also raising money for charity is the ultra-VIP party at the home of Dr. Lenny and Lisa Hochstein. Last year the décor was terrifying, but the crowd was enchanting, as the plastic surgeon and his Real Housewives of Miami wife welcomed stars like Stacy Keibler and Jeremy Shockey.
The ghosts of Playboys past make their way to SLS South Beach (1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-455-2990). Playmates will be partying, cocktail waitresses will don bunny outfits, and the Hyde Beach pool turns into Hugh Hefner’s grotto for the night.
After House of Pleasure and Creepy Circus themes in the past years, Soho Beach House (4385 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-507-7900) is trending more glamorous for 2014, with a Stardust Discothèque Halloween soirée. Put together your best Andy Warhol costume or hop on the Soul Train for this mem1bers-only party that will also feature a performance by Midnight Magic.
Hometown hero Cedric Gervais will spin Halloween night at Storynightclub (136 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-538-2424), while Luciano brings his talents to South Beach for a wild evening at LIV(4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-4680), with the scariest part being the way you’ll feel the morning after!
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