The New Orleans Skeleton House: A Hilariously Witty Halloween Display • Southern Chick Journal

Every October, a beautiful mansion at the corner of State Street and Saint Charles Avenue in Uptown New Orleans transforms into the New Orleans Skeleton House, featuring the most epic and hilarious Halloween skeleton decorations ever! People come from near and far admiring the wit and humor that graces the front lawn of this gorgeous New Orleans home.

The skeletons are placed throughout the front yard of the home, under the shade of giant oak trees.

Dozens of skeletons each pay homage to a public figure, movie character or current event with a funny and spooky twist.

Gone with the “Skin” featuring “Skullett O’Scara” who will certainly “never be hungry again”

Dare Devil performing an impressive balancing act on the wrought iron fence.

This skeleton, paying homage to model Twiggy, “doesn’t have the stomach for this anymore”

These “Born Again” Skeletons on the corner are “Pastor Pryme”

“Beauty and D’Ceased” after Bauty and the Beast

The “Deadverly Killbillies” pay homage to the Beverly Hillbillies.

Strands of pearls grace the front of the home, creating “Pearly White Gates”

The New Orleans Skeleton House — People from near and far come to check out these witty and creative decorations every year.

Some New Orleans music legends including SCARY (Harry) Connick, Jr and Louis Arm’s Strong (Armstrong) featured here.

“Murder Ms. Tree” sitting in a tree reading an Anne Rice Murder Mystery.

This classic children story character gets a spooky twist.

This colorful skeleton pays homage to Beany Babies

There’s even a skeleton frog “crrroaking” in the oak.

If you are ever in New Orleans during the month of October, you must hop on a streetcar and check out the New Orleans Skeleton House! It’s located near Audubon Park at the corner of State Street and St. Charles Avenue.

Which skeleton was your favorite? Do you have an idea for another skeleton? Let me know in the comments below!

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