The trend of viral celebrity/figure lookalike contests has officially landed on a unique political and cultural milestone, with hundreds of people gathering near New York City's Washington Square Park for NYC mayor, Zohran Mamdani look-alike contest.

Hundreds of spectators and hopefuls turned out near Washington Square Park, showcasing the growing popularity of viral, community-driven outdoor pop-up events in the city.

Out of the massive crowd, a narrower field of official contestants, around nine hopefuls, actively vied for votes and cheers from the........

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