Walmart masks replaced by local figures in last-minute costume rush

Halloween arrives this weekend, and many residents of Buffalo have not yet selected a costume. For years, last-minute shoppers have rushed to Walmart to buy a generic mask, a choice that often leads to a night of embarrassment. This cycle of procrastination and regret is common for those who wait until the final days to plan their outfits.

KGAB, a local radio station, offers an alternative to the standard store-bought option. The station argues that Buffalo’s local figures provide better material for a costume than generic characters. These individuals range from major stars to everyday people who are recognizable within the 716 area code. The station claims this approach avoids the need for expensive accessories or professional makeup.

The station published a list of specific people to dress up as. This list includes new additions for 2026 and modifications to suggestions from previous years. The station maintains that these costumes are easy to assemble because the subjects are regular people. Most of the outfits can be constructed using clothing already present in a resident’s closet.

The station, which operates as Cheyenne Radio, frames the suggestion as a solution for the procrastinators who have waited until the final hours. The core argument is that local familiarity makes the costumes effective and easy to execute. The station does not provide a specific count of the costumes or list the names of the individuals in the provided text, only noting that the list is available below the article's introduction.

The station credits Brett Alan for the accompanying gallery. The piece targets the specific demographic of people who plan to attend parties or bar crawls over the coming weekend. The goal is to replace the feeling of being unprepared with the confidence of having a recognizable, low-effort outfit.