Halloween is around the corner and it's time to start thinking about your costume. If you want to show your hometown pride, here are 12 Central New York inspired costume ideas.

Boilermaker Runner

A Boilermaker runner is the perfect Halloween costume for anyone who doesn't run. For once, you can say you ran in the annual event in Utica that draws thousands of people from around the world. Just grab a pair of shorts, t-shirt, sneakers and bib number for this easy costume. You may be able to borrow a bib number from someone or make your own.

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Rainbow

If you head to Varick Street in Utica you're bound to run into Rainbow. Grab an old guitar, place a flower wreath on your head and you're Rainbow. You don't even have to be able to sing to pull off this costume.

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Erin Hamlin

Who doesn't want to be an Olympian, even for just one day. If you're the creative type, you could even construct a cardboard luge to strap to your back. Or just grab and American flag and go as Erin Hamlin after she wins the Bronze medal in the Luge event at the Sochi Olympics.

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Comets Fan

If you're not into hockey you're bound to know someone who is a Utica Comets fan and has a shirt or hat you can borrow. You could also be the ultimate fan, donning the full Comets suit. You could even be a Utica Comets player. Just don't forget to black out a few teeth.

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Vernon Bull

The iconic Vernon bull that still stands after the restaurant behind it burned to the ground is a great costume option. You could even make it a 2 person costume, making your friend the butt end.

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Half Moon

The Half Moons that people outside of Central New York refer to as black and white cookies, would make an easy costume. Just wear half white and half black. You could even attach half moons to your costume. Beware, they may not last through the entire Halloween party.

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Dick Clark

Dick Clark was born in Mount Vernon, New York and got his start working in the mailroom at WRUN radio. After graduating Syracuse University he returned to WRUN and went by the name Dick Clay. All you'd need is a nice suit and a microphone. Costume done!

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Paul Bunyon

Grab a plaid shirt and green pants and you can be Paul Bunyon from Water Safari. If you add the axe to your costume, make sure it's dull do no one gets hurt.

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Mayor Palmieri in Kinky Boots

Dressing up as Utica Mayor Rob Palmieri is the perfect costume for anyone loud and competitive, especially when it comes to sports. But if you go as this political figure, you have to wear the Kinky Boots too.

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Annette Funicello

Annette Funicello, who was born in Utica, New York, was also a member of the Mickey Mouse Club. Grab some mouse ears, a pretty pink bow and write Annette on your white shirt. Costume complete.

Schultz & Dooley

Need a costume for two? Go as Utica Club's iconic Schultz and Dooley steins.

Peter Gansevoort

That mural in Rome that is being painted over features Peter Gansevoort, a Colonel in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. You may want to leave your horse at home though.

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Lee/Oneida Correctional Convict

Go to your Halloween party as a Lee or Oneida Correctional Convict. You could even get creative and go as Plaxico Buress, who spent some time in the Oneida facility after he shot himself in the leg.

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