Top 5 Halloween Costumes in Portland Maine (Sorry Ghosts…Didn’t Make it)

Are you stuck on what to be for Halloween? Let Google help. They just put together a map that shows you the top five costumes people are searching for in every city.  It also shows you what costume is UNUSUALLY popular in a city. Here's what's big in Portland. 

Coming in at #5 is Minions:

4th most searched costume in Portland is Dalmatian. Really? In all my years of trick or treating and going to parties, I have to say - I've never seen anyone dressed up as a dalmatian.

#3 most searched costume for Portland? Shark! Maybe 'Sharknado' made them popular!

Coming in as the second most searched Halloween costume is....Elmo! Ahhhh, who doesn't love the little red furry guy?

And the number one most searched Halloween costume in Portland, Maine is (drum roll please).......

PIRATES!

Aye matey! Now, this I believe...I see a lot of pirates every year. I see sexy lady pirates and dudes that want desperately to be Johnny Depp!

What is the unusually popular costume in Portland?  Catwoman!

Google also shows what the most popular costumes are across the country!

1. Harley Quinn . . . that's the Joker's female sidekick from "Batman" comics and cartoons, if you don't know.
2. 'Star Wars' - apparently anything from 'Star Wars' counts as 'Star Wars'
3. Superhero
4. Pirate
5. Batman
6. Minnie Mouse
7. Witch
8. Minions
9. The Joker
10. Wonder Woman

What will you be? All dressed up and no place to go? Come party with us on Halloween night for the 'Spirit of Portland'! It's gonna be a hell of a night!