Thunderstorms failed to put a stop to Halloween celebrations across Sydney, as families braved the wild weather to don their scariest costumes and hit the streets.
Homeowners also went all out to put on spooky displays as they opened their doors to the soaked trick-or-treaters, as thunderstorms and heavy rain lashed the harbour city.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Greater Sydney area on Saturday afternoon.
A cheerleader poses at Sydney's Luna Park during their special 'Fright Night' event Halloween celebrations in Sydney
A group of revellers pose in their costumes outside Luna Park's front entry, all wearing colourful wigs and matching wings
But the threat of giant hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall wasn't enough to steal the cheer from Halloween enthusiasts.
Sydneysiders shared snaps of their careful curated costumes and special effects makeup on social media before hitting the town.
Many opted to attend the numerous events across the city, including a special event at the iconic Luna Park theme park.
Bars and pubs opened up under the close watch of health authorities to ensure COVID-19 restrictions are enforced.
Sydney Model Tilly Smith dresses as Tokyo from Netflix series Money Heist ahead of celebrations in the Eastern suburbs on Saturday night
A couple poses in their spooky costumes complete with fake blood, contact lenses and special effects makeup
A girl poses in her Lola Bunny outfit from Blockbuster movie Space Jam, with a basketball as her purse
A group of little girls are accompanied by their parents as they head out for a night of spooky celebrations
Trick-or-treaters wander the streets of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs on Halloween, with one child carrying a soft toy bunny
Trick or treaters weren't phased by the wet weather, opting to head out onto the streets to take part in celebrations
A woman in a pink wig, tutu and black leather pants and boots carries a drink in her hand as she heads out on Halloween night
Sydney Model Éclair Spiang poses inside Luna Park's Ferris Wheel in a Harley Quinn costume in front of the Harbour Bridge
Revellers were treated to a heavy downpour, with many sheltering from the rain under umbrellas and inside raincoats
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Greater Sydney area on Saturday afternoon
Little girls shelter from the rain under a black umbrella as they dip into a bowl of lollies from a generous resident
Parents held the hands of their little ones as they walked the streets to collect lollies from generous residents.
And some of Sydney's most elite suburbs appeared to be competing among neighbours when it came to their elaborate Halloween displays.
Fake spiderwebs, Jack O'Lanterns and skeletons galore adorned the front porches of houses and terraces across the city.
One house makes reference to the coronavirus pandemic by dressing their skeletons in face masks as part of their display
Some of Sydney's most elite suburbs appeared to be competing among neighbours when it came to their elaborate Halloween displays
Three Jack O'Lanterns sit out the front of a house including one wearing sunglasses despite the wet weather
Skulls and fake body parts cover the front gates of a Sydney house while a spooky ghost lurks in the background
Retailers and other businesses decorated their shop fronts to spread cheer, with some dressing their mannequins in costume
A spooky skeleton greets guests as they head through the front entrance to collect their treats from the homeowner
Colourful cobwebs line the front gate of a property with the Sydney skyline clearly visible in the background
Sydneysiders put their best foot forward when it came to dressing up for Halloween festivities across the Harbour city
New South Wales Health issued a warning ahead of Saturday night's celebrations about celebrating safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Executive Director of NSW Health Protection, Dr Jeremy McAnulty, said as long as levels of community transmission remain low, NSW Health is supportive of Halloween celebrations going ahead.
'Halloween celebrations will need to be a little different this year due to COVID-19 and we are urging everyone in the community to play their part,' Dr McAnulty said.
Health authorities urged homeowners to limit guests to their front yard, and restrict numbers to no more than 20 people at one time.
They also encouraged the distribution of treats in individual packets rather than communal lolly bowls and the provision of hand santiser at front gates.
A little boy dressed as a toy soldier runs down the street with his arm raised in excitement while trick-or-treating
A group has a laugh as they get wet during Halloween celebrations, with a little girl dressed as a cat standing close to her mum
A group of trick-or-treaters wait outside a home while the dad takes off his mask to enjoy a can of beer
A large crowd gathers outside a house as they shelter under umbrellas from the rain while trick-or-treating
A skeleton wearing a face mask lurks in the window of one home in reference to the COVID-19 crisis
Plastic skeletons were the flavour of the day when it came to Halloween displays across the city
Parents and children alike wear costumes as they celebrate Halloween in Sydney's Eastern suburbs
A woman shelters from the rain with a black umbrella on top of a yoga mat as she hands out lollies at her front porch
