Scenes from Monster Massive 2008

Two rave-goers in matching orange hats fit the dance music profile to a “T.”  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

The view from inside the Sports Arena during Paul Van Dyk’s headlining set.  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

A pirate wench always seems to be a popular costume this time of year.  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

One dancer revels in what could be a tattooed Pippi Longstocking costume -- or just her natural hair style.  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

Glowsticks combined with rapid arm movements makes for an interesting visual effect on the Monster Massive dancefloor.  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

On an unseasonably warm evening, many Monster Massive attendees opted for the “less is more” approach in their attire.  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

Two gruesome rave-goers take Monster Massive’s Halloween theme to heart.  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

No matter the costume, there’s always room for big, chunky boots at Monster Massive.  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

The shuttered sunglasses made famous by Kanye West continue to hold sway in the nightlife community.  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

Two friends share a smile at Monster Massive.  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

Bunnies and devils are common sights at any given Halloween event.  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

A couple opts for the always Halloween-appropriate basic black attire.  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

A dancer pays tribute to the rainbow at Monster Massive.  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

One Monster Massive attendee’s leather costume seems straight out of “300.”  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

Monster Massive  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

Monster Massive  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

Monster Massive attendees take a break from dancing to strike a pose.  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

An apparent beverage-dispensing reveler helps out a friend at Monster Massive.  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

Friends try and beat the heat on the dancefloor at Monster Massive.  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

One rave-goer went tribal with his vaguely cartoonish costume.  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)

A dancer appears lost in the lights at the Sports Arena.  (Marty Rosamond / For The Times)