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7 Occupy Wall Street Costumes for New Years Eve Masquerade Parties

Why Be Lady Gaga When You Can Dress as the 99%? New Year's Eve 2011 - 2012

By , About.com Guide

The Occupy Wall Street movement was one of the most notable events to sweep the United States during the year 2011. With their colorful signs, drumming, encampments in public parks, intensive and imaginative use of Twitter and texting, and diverse messaging, the Occupy protesters made the headlines and airwaves. Luckily for those with a sense of humor, the Occupy Wall Street movement also makes for a rich vein of masquerade and costume ideas.

Want to Get Noticed at a Masquerade Party? Try an "Occupy" Costume

Suffice it to say, someone wearing an Occupy costume at a masquerade party in the United States (and possibly abroad) for New Year's Eve will a) be instantly recognized, and b)generate, no doubt, plenty of comment.

So, if you want to get noticed this New Year's Eve, and you don't want to go as Godzilla, the Empire State Building or Lady Gaga amidst the throngs at Times Square, try a DIY Occupy masquerade costume.

"Occupy" Costumes for New Years Eve Masquerade Parties

Here are seven different ideas for costumes for a New Year's 2011-2012 bash.

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