As always, the audience could have walked the runway themselves.

Tips for those yet to create their Snowdown 2016 costumes: Think headbands, leg warmers, bright colors, sequins – remember “Dallas” and “Dynasty”?

Forty-eight models took the runway, with enthusiasm staying high throughout.

Grand prize for audience costumes went to Julie Schultz and Darryl Tomberlin as Super Mario and Luigi.

Ann Butler