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Janelle Monáe Throws Epic Halloween Bash with Bacardi in 2025
1 Nov
Summary
- Janelle Monáe hosted two Halloween parties in 2025 with Bacardi
- Performed as her Vampira Wave and Shark-Eyed Vampire characters
- Parties brought together Monáe's fans from around the world
On November 1st, 2025, singer and actress Janelle Monáe celebrated Halloween with two extravagant parties in partnership with Bacardi. The first event, a Vampire Beach bash at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica pier, featured Monáe performing as her Vampira Wave character. The following night, Monáe hosted a more intimate Wondaween party in the Hollywood Hills, where she dressed as a vampire with a shark eating one of her eyes.
Monáe expressed her joy at seeing her diverse fanbase come together at the events, with people traveling from Europe, the Midwest, and the South to participate. She described the experience as a "shared spiritual" one, where strangers became friends in seconds through their shared love of creativity and transformation. Monáe's passion for Halloween stems from her own lifelong love of dressing up and tapping into her "childlike spirit."
The parties were a resounding success, with celebrity guests like Lizzo, Natasha Rothwell, and Dita Von Teese in attendance. Bacardi's iconic vampire bat logo was a perfect fit for the vampire-themed festivities, and the custom cocktails, like The Rave Yard Mojito, added to the celebratory atmosphere.
