Scenes from the World's Largest Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at Ballpark Village

By Riverfront Times Staff on Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 5:32 pm

Just like the proliferation of wreathes and lights, ugly sweaters are a sure sign that the holiday season has arrived. On Saturday, December 5, Ballpark Village took it to a whole new level as they tried to beat the world record for largest number of ugly sweaters gathered in one spot. Photographer Micah Usher was there for the exquisite heinousness.

Just like the proliferation of wreathes and lights, ugly sweaters are a sure sign that the holiday season has arrived. On Saturday, December 5, Ballpark Village took it to a whole new level as they tried to beat the world record for largest number of ugly sweaters gathered in one spot. Photographer Micah Usher was there for the exquisite heinousness.

Dec. 5, 2015

Photos by Micah Usher Micah Usher

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Lilly Steele on four-legged stilts.

Lilly Steele on four-legged stilts.

Megan Eadf and Rob Muckler sport the latest in ugly-sweater chic.

Megan Eadf and Rob Muckler sport the latest in ugly-sweater chic.

Elliott Pearstell of Circus Kaput spins fire outside the entrance to Ballpark Village.

Elliott Pearstell of Circus Kaput spins fire outside the entrance to Ballpark Village.

Literally the largest ugly sweater hangs on the far side of Ballpark Village.

Literally the largest ugly sweater hangs on the far side of Ballpark Village.

Alpha Xi Delta alumni sit for a photo with Santa, but his lap wasn't made for that many people at once.

Alpha Xi Delta alumni sit for a photo with Santa, but his lap wasn't made for that many people at once.

The band inside Howl at the Moon can play just about anything.

The band inside Howl at the Moon can play just about anything.

Aaron Gelly loses his ugly sweater in the heat of a dancing moment.

Aaron Gelly loses his ugly sweater in the heat of a dancing moment.

Casey Payne, Sabrina Marquart, Allison Pierce and Kat Kaiser.

Casey Payne, Sabrina Marquart, Allison Pierce and Kat Kaiser.

Kat Kaiser and Kirsten Wales hang out up top.

Kat Kaiser and Kirsten Wales hang out up top.

Erica and J.R. Obrecht, and Mike and Heather McFarlin party down in an ugly-sweater haze.

Erica and J.R. Obrecht, and Mike and Heather McFarlin party down in an ugly-sweater haze.

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