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A local event invites attendees to wear costumes, with entry included for members or available for a fee.
Cody Esparza· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
October 27, 20261 min read
A local event is inviting participants to wear costumes. The City of McKinney noted that attire is welcome for those attending.
Entry is included with a membership. For those without a membership, the cost is listed as $7.
No further details regarding the specific date, time, or location of the event were provided in the source material.
Cody Esparza· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
Cody Esparza covers McKinney city hall, the council, and county government.
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