In anticipation of Halloween, the beloved confectionery brand, STARBURST, is helping fans show off their love of the brand with the launch of the new 'Little Lad' Halloween costume. The outfit is in celebration of the brand's 14-year-old STARBURST Berries & Creme advertisement, which recently gained notable attention across social media.
"As part of a business that takes pride in delivering better moments and more smiles, we love that our STARBURST Berries and Creme advertisement is still bringing joy to fans more than a decade later," said Justin Hollyn-Taub, Senior Director, US Fruit Snacks for Mars Wrigley. "To celebrate, we're excited to help fans embrace their inner Little Lad this Halloween by releasing official limited-edition STARBURST Little Lad costumes."
For a chance to win, STARBURST is asking fans to recreate the original "Berries and Creme" song and dance and submit it on TikTok, using #StarburstLittleLad and #Sweepstakes.
Candy-Themed Halloween Costumes
STARBURST® Releases Official 'Little Lad' Halloween Costume
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