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On Saturday, October 27, locals in Manitou, Colo., will celebrate Halloween as only they know how—with the kooky Emma Crawford Coffin Races.
Costumed impersonators of Emma, a 19th-century gal buried on nearby Red Mountain, ride on coffin-like contraptions pulled by teams of four mourners. (Emma supposedly still haunts the mountain even though her coffin washed away years after her burial.) A parade and awards for the best Emma, the most creative coffin, and the best overall entourage complete the daylong event.
Click to launch our slide show of past contestants and aspiring Emmas!
Does your hometown have its own quirky Halloween tradition? Share your stories by posting a comment below.
A photo of three-time champions, The Crystal Hillbillies, courtesy of Andra DuRee Martin.
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