You know it’s almost Halloween when…

Nothing heralds Halloween in New Orleans like the arrival of the bony guests outside the “Skeleton House,” located at 6000 St. Charles Ave. Every year, apart from 2020 when the skeleton crew took the year off due to the pandemic, the grounds of the home of Louellen Berger and Darryl Berger, former chair of the Board of Tulane, are transformed into a festive and comical attraction for visitors and New Orleanians alike. Louellen Berger created her first Halloween skeleton Lazy Bones in 2002 and the number continues to grow! (Photos by Rusty Costanza)

Skeltons at 6000 St. Charles Ave.
Is President Mike Fist’s Green Wave ready for a journey with Ellis Ewe skeleton?
Skeletons on 6000 St. Charles Ave.
Murder Ms. Tree gives a nod to the queen of vampire mysteries, Anne Rice.

Skeletons on 6000 St. Charles Ave.
The Day of the Dead skeletons are ready for a celebration.
Skeletons on 6000 St. Charles Ave.
Dare Devil skeleton says, “Look, no hands!”
Skeletons on 6000 St. Charles Ave.
President Mike Fist’s Green Wave and Ellis Ewe shares space with legendary movie actress skeleton Marrow-lyn Monroe.
Skeletons on 6000 St. Charles Ave.
Poets unite! Grab a good book and relax with Dead Poets Society skeleton.
Skeletons on 6000 St. Charles Ave.
A multitude of skeletons congregate on the lawn — waiting for them is Mourning Call with a pick-me-up.
Skeletons on 6000 St. Charles Ave.
Too many skeletons in one place! This one has escaped up a tree.
Skeletons on 6000 St. Charles Ave.
All the skeletons will greet visitors at the Pearly Gates.