First held in 2009 as an improv event, the Z-Walk became an organized event in 2010 and grew to nearly 1,000 participants. Desoto Street was closed for a free, family-friendly, smoke-free and alcohol-free block party featuring “Thriller” dancing, costume contests and face-painting and more. The event has continued to grow each year, with over 4,500 Zombies, Zombie Hunters, Survivors and spectators filling downtown Alexandria.
A Zombie Run 5k has been added this year and will kick-off the event at 4:00pm. An up and coming local band, When All is Lost is our featured musical guest this year, and The Holiday Inn downtown is offering a special discounts to attendees using the code “ZWB”.
Following the 5k at 4:00pm, the Gathering of Zombies will be held at the Third Street Mini-Park area at 5:00pm featuring live music by WAIL. At 6:30pm, the Official Zombie Walk through the streets of downtown Alexandria begins, escorted by members of the Alexandria Police Department. At 7:30pm, the Zombie Walk Award Ceremony and Costume Contest will begin with awesome door prizes to be given away! All of your favorite food vendors will be there, so come hungry!
Many dedicated organizers, supporters and sponsors are behind this event. The 8th Annual Zombie Walk of Alexandria’s title sponsor this year is Neblett, Beard & Arsenault Injury Lawyers, and it is presented to you in cooperation with The City of Alexandria and GAEDA. T-shirts are available for purchase at pop-up shops throughout the month of October. Follow us on Facebook to see when and where and at The Fall Art Walk October 21st and during the event. Follow us on Facebook at Zombie Walk of Alexandria and on Instagram and Twitter @AlexZombieCZA for more information. See you there! Play Dead! Run Dead!