The Arisia 2013 Masquerade took place at Westin Boston Waterfront on Jan. 20. Arisia 2013 is a New England-based science fiction and fantasy convention.

Aurora Celeste, dressed as Maghda from the videogame Diablo 3, waited with other contestants before the show. She said 2013 was her third year competing in the Arisia Masquerade Ball.

“I love the craftsmanship,” Celeste said. “[Costuming] is a puzzle, trying to figure out how to make the material do crazy things.”

A young group of friends competed as an Oz-inspiration of the popular song Gangnam Style. They danced on stage, showing off Dorothy’s style.

Even fairies need to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in the cyber world. Gann Monroe, dressed as Fluttershy, checked her iPhone as she waited for the show to begin.

(From left to right) Gillian Helman, Stephanie Carrigg, Deborah Cooper, Christine Karter, Robin Duckworth and (front) Andy Shein, all from the Boston area, competed as “Where the Wild Things Are Now.”

“I asked myself,” Shein said, “What would happen if Max was a 40-year-old man?”

William Kennedy (left) has competed in the Arisia Masquerade for four years. His previous costumes include Barbosa from The Pirates of the Caribbean, Jafar from Aladdin and a different version of this year’s costume, Jolly Old St. Tickleas. Also pictured: Gaia Eirich.

Contestants finished the final touches on their costumes as they waited to go on stage.

Julia Pugliese, Lauren Stein and Antonia Pugliese competed as the crime fighting team from DC Comics, the Birds of Prey. Dressed as Lady Blackhawk, Huntress and Black Canary, the girls said this is their first year competing in the Masquerade.

“We like comic books, and they’re really fun and awesome girls,” Pugliese said. The girls won Best in Class for presentation in their division.

Quinn Ochs Thomas competed in the Young Fan division as Duct Tape Roman Style. He won Best in Class in workmanship and Best Historical in presentation.

Lucy (from Fairy Tale) assisted the “Green Fairy with a twist” apply her makeup before the show.

Some children participated in the “Kamikaze Kid” category. This category, made up of children ages 6-12, enabled children to design, make and present their costumes during the convention weekend.

Emma O’Keefe competed with her costume in the Young Fan division. Her costume, “What sharp teeth you have,” was a more dangerous twist on the classic character Little Red Riding Hood.

Karen Arntz competed as the Sorceress Edea in the Journeyman division. She won Best Headpiece and Most Striking.

William Kennedy competed as “You Better Watch Out.” He handmade every piece of his costume, including the hand-stitched beading and combat boots. He said the costume took about four months to complete.

Jamila Sisco competed as “Clockwork Masquerade” in the Master Division. She won Best Use of Innovative Material, as well as Best in Class.

Regan Cerato competed as Retro Belle. She danced and tripped around stage, winning herself Best Underpinnings and Wig Construction and Most Beautiful.

Sarah McGinnis competed as Belle from Beauty and the Beast. She won Best Cartridge Pleating and Skirt Construction, as well as Best Recreation.

Clara Kim (in costume) with assistant Justin Nyquist competed as The Clockwork Droid. The costume won Best in Show for both presentation and workmanship.

Jen Tiedemann whirled around stage as the Woodland Elf, an original costume.

Jenn Tuomala competed in her Irish Step Dance Solo Dress. She won Best Original in the Novice division.

Rachel Toups, as the Weeping Angel from Dr. Who, won Best Fabric Painting and Best Recreation in the Novice division.