An evil queen, a Pokémon, and a bag of French fries walk into a party.

At the Gabriel Homes Boo Bash, all three were right at home. The third annual Boo Bash featured games, creative costumes, karaoke, and plenty of surprises.

Gabriel Homes residents at the 3rd Annual Boo Bash.

The Lineup

Residents brought their A-game with this year’s Boo Bash costumes. Some reprised their roles from last year’s party: Lucy returned in her queen costume, Patrick arrived as the Pokémon Pikachu, and Chris showed up as a king.

Then the food brigade arrived. Unveiling their costumes for the first time, David dressed as a hot dog, Joe as ketchup, Sean as pizza, Sam as French fries, and program coordinator Daniel Borges as a hamburger. 

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Gabriel Homes resident (left) and staff (right) at the third annual Boo Bash.
Gabriel Homes residents at the Boo Bash.
Gabriel Homes resident in front of a Halloween backdrop.
Gabriel Homes resident posing in front of a Halloween backdrop.
Gabriel Homes resident dressed as Mrs. Roper.
Gabriel Homes resident dressed as french fries.
“The hot dog costume looks good with all the other food! Looking at our costumes quickly made me hungry for dinner.”
Gabriel Homes resident at the 3rd Annual Boo Bash.
David
Gabriel Homes Resident
Gabriel Homes resident playing a ring toss game.

Halloween Games

After some Halloween-themed games of ring toss and cornhole, residents didn’t have to wait long for their meal. Everyone had subs, salad, and drinks, followed by cupcakes made by executive director Lynn Davis for dessert.

Gabriel Homes resident playing a ring toss game.

The Moment You’ve Been Waiting For:

Like Boo Bashes in the past, karaoke took over the night. Some residents practiced their chosen songs at home, while others chose songs that matched their costumes. The crowd erupted in cheers after every song. 

Residents sang:

Gabriel Homes resident performing karaoke.
Gabriel Homes resident performing karaoke.
Gabriel Homes resident performing karaoke.
Gabriel Homes resident performing karaoke.
Gabriel Homes resident performing karaoke.
Gabriel Homes resident performing karaoke.
Gabriel Homes resident performing karaoke.
Gabriel Homes resident performing karaoke.
Gabriel Homes resident performing karaoke.
Gabriel Homes resident performing karaoke at the Boo Bash.
Gabriel Homes resident performing karaoke.
“I sang ‘Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo’ because I was the Fairy Godmother from Cinderella! The silly words were hard to sing, but it was the perfect song for my costume.”
Gabriel Homes resident performing karaoke as the Fairy Godmother.
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Gabriel Homes Resident
Gabriel Homes resident holding up an award.

The Final Part of the Night

After over an hour of singing and dancing, everyone took their seats for the final event. Lynn announced the costume contest winners. Residents and staff cast their votes throughout the night, and the results were:

“I made a nametag for my costume so I looked like a real custodian. There’s a good spot in my room for my trophy. I can’t wait to show it off and tell my friends all about the Boo Bash.”
Gabriel Homes resident holding up an award.
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Gabriel Homes Resident
Gabriel Homes resident holding up an award.
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Gabriel Homes resident holding up an award.
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Gabriel Homes resident holding up a trophy.
Skeleton trophies.

The fun doesn’t stop at the Boo Bash.

Meet the residents behind the costumes and karaoke at gabrielhomes.org/stories.
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