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The Street

The Street: Scenes From The Scary Season In Waikiki

Every four years, Halloween coincides with the presidential election campaign. But politics was just one of the themes along Kalakaua Avenue.
By Tim Huynh / November 4, 2016
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  • <p>This year’s presidential campaign has been scarier than usual, so Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump costumes seemed right at home.</p>

    This year’s presidential campaign has been scarier than usual, so Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump costumes seemed right at home.

    Tim Huynh/Civil Beat
  • <p>Maybe it was the bow tie. This Donald Trump impersonator drew a lot of flak from passersby, but stayed in character. Note his hand size.</p>

    Maybe it was the bow tie. This Donald Trump impersonator drew a lot of flak from passersby, but stayed in character. Note his hand size.

    Tim Huynh/Civil Beat
  • <p>A man, a motorbike, a bird and a political statement — could have been any day in Waikiki.</p>

    A man, a motorbike, a bird and a political statement — could have been any day in Waikiki.

    Tim Huynh/Civil Beat
  • <p>It wasn’t all politics on Kalakaua Avenue. One celebrant was channeling pirate captain Jack Sparrow of “Pirates of the Caribbean” cinema fame.</p>

    It wasn’t all politics on Kalakaua Avenue. One celebrant was channeling pirate captain Jack Sparrow of “Pirates of the Caribbean” cinema fame.

    Tim Huynh/Civil Beat
  • <p>Two versions of Alice in Wonderland joined a cellphone fest.</p>

    Two versions of Alice in Wonderland joined a cellphone fest.

    Tim Huynh/Civil Beat
  • <p>Some folks were moving faster than others along the boulevard during the annual celebration Monday.</p>

    Some folks were moving faster than others along the boulevard during the annual celebration Monday.

    Tim Huynh/Civil Beat
  • <p>A woman topped by Marge Simpson’s trademark blue hair was staying in touch with someone — maybe Homer?</p>

    A woman topped by Marge Simpson’s trademark blue hair was staying in touch with someone — maybe Homer?

    Tim Huynh/Civil Beat
  • <p>Braving the throngs in Waikiki on Halloween can be hard work. A woman decked out as Batwoman took a break.</p>

    Braving the throngs in Waikiki on Halloween can be hard work. A woman decked out as Batwoman took a break.

    Tim Huynh/Civil Beat
  • <p>It was a place to see and be seen.</p>

    It was a place to see and be seen.

    Tim Huynh/Civil Beat
  • <p>Not everyone was shooting photos with cellphones. This furry character had more sophisticated equipment.</p>

    Not everyone was shooting photos with cellphones. This furry character had more sophisticated equipment.

    Tim Huynh/Civil Beat

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  • Tim Huynh
    Tim Huynh
    Tim Huynh is a photographer who is inspired by Hawaii’s natural beauty but prefers to capture the raw, candid moments of life in Honolulu through street photography. Keep up with him at www.timhuynhphotography.com.
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