IT’S the weekend before Halloween, and while Halloween is not a Guyanese festival, over the years it’s been gaining a lot of traction.

And now, Guyanese party goers look forward to the scare-filled parties every year! This year, the parties are going to be as plentiful and as varied as they are going to be scary!

We’ll also be seeing the rise of our regular Caribbean culture being entwined in the mix! There’s a j’ouvert party, there’s going to be Game of Thrones themes, Walking Dead, and even a little carnival!

And when it’s not scary, it’s going to be sexy! But of course, Hallaween isn’t the only thing that November is known for, and the breast cancer awareness activities also continue with Massy Stores organising a walk for this Sunday.

Also on this Sunday will be Digicel’s annual Duck Curry Competition at 63 Beach, way up on the Corentyne.

TODAY

**As usual, there’s the Jamaican After-work Lime at the Tower Suites Poolside tonight! Bucket specials on Red Stripe Beer and Dragon Stout to go alongside the extensive line-up of Jamaican cuisine, just the way it’s made in Jam Yard.

**It’s also Giftland’s first Halloween Costume Party, and it’s going to be a “Carnival Circus Costume Party” at the Giftland Entertainment Strip!
You can expect live performances by Shal Marshall and Behold the Jury! The event will also feature a haunted house, carnival games, fire breathers, Halloween treats, sweets, drink specials and so much more! Music by Marcus XBass, SmiDJit, DJ Eon Black and DJ King Keev! Tickets: $2000.

**Get ready for “Blood Rain”!
On the night before Thriller, Pulse Entertainment in collaboration with the GMR&SC will drench you in “Blood Rain”. The first ever Halloween J’Ouvert Party in Guyana at the GMR&SC parking lot.
So, after work today, get dressed down ‘cause we’re painting the GMR&SC parking lot in BLOOD!
Get Free fangs and other party props on entry! Play Blood J’Ouvert through the night to the sinister mixes of Count Energy, Counts Ryan, Anisha and Shizzle! Tickets: $1500.
TOMORROW

**The Aura Bar & Lounge will be filled with exciting music from top DJs and enticing Halloween costumes to help you get your scare on as they present “Glamour and Gore”!
Party starts from 22:00hrs! Early-bird tickets: $2000.

**Get ready for the scariest event of the year as Club 704 presents, “The Walking Dead: Halloween Party”!

**Pulse Entertainment presents “Thriller 2017: Seven Kingdoms and the Iron Throne”, dubbed the sexiest Halloween costume party ever at Palm Court and District Ultra Lounge!
This year’s is one like no other with two epic locations. Choose which side of the wall your’e on!
Bow to the Night King beyond the wall and party with the giants, the living dead and the wildlings; or journey through the Seven Kingdoms and sit on the Iron Throne and meet the high powers that be!
All costumes allowed! Early-bird tickets, $3000; VIP, $8,000.

**LUST EWS brings to you “Role Play: The Sexiest Lingerie, Costume Event in the Country” at the Blue Iguana Sports Bar at the corner of Fifth and Light Streets, Alberttown!
Walk with an adventurous attitude, an open mind, and get ready for a sexy night! Tickets: $2000.

**It’s “Make-up and Magaritas” at Java Coffee Bar, where professional make-up artists will create your Halloween Fantasy, Halloween Margarita and bomb specials all night, and scary good shots & food specials!

**592Tees is doing it BIG, presenting “Reggae in D’ Yard” at the Courtyard Mall! With the purchase of a ticket to “Reggae In D’ Yard”, patrons receive $1200 in store credit.
Come out and enjoy live music from A.C.E.D the band, Tennicia De Freitas, and DJ Mix Master Tony.
SUNDAY

**Selector Face Cordel and the Mango Lane team presents Grill Sunday at Mango Lane, East Ruimveldt, starting from 13:00hrs! Music and entertainment by Selector Face and Seen Up, Stitchie Vybz Machine and Blue Flame.

**Join the Massy Stores Team as they participate in the Breast Cancer Walk, in collaboration with the Cancer Institute of Guyana!
There’ll be tee-shirts on sale at Massy Stores for $2000, or you can purchase yours at the Cancer Institute.
The team is assembling at Parade Ground, so look out for their banner!

**The Digicel Curried Duck Festival will sizzle this weekend at 63 Beach, Corentyne where there will be over $1M to be won!
See performances by Sally Sagram and Jumo, with music by Crown Vibes! Admission’s free!