Don't look now, but zombies are coming to Asbury Park!

One of the scariest and most fun traditions happens again in Asbury Park. It is the annual Asbury Park Zombie Walk that will take place on Oct. 5, 2024.

New Jersey 101.5 and weekend host Mike Brant will be broadcasting live from the event, which starts at 11 a.m.

The conditions for Saturday look ideal: Mostly sunny with a high of 75 degrees.

The Zombie Walk encourages the participants to dress like their favorite zombie. The creativity is outstanding and the enthusiasm during the day is very catching.

It all takes place on the boardwalk in Asbury Park where on a normal summer day you can sit and watch the people stroll by.

The Zombie Walk is much better than a parade. There are so many great costumes and paint jobs.

Events on Saturday

Zombie gathering begins at 11 a.m.

Makeup artists offer zombie makeovers — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Contest judging begins at 3 p.m.

Zombie walk starts at 4 p.m. at Convention Hall, marches down the boardwalk to the Casino, Cookman Avenue and Downtown.

The walk ends 6 p.m. at Johnny Macs on Main Street.

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Asbury Park must set a record for the largest amount of fake blood used outside of a movie set.

Speaking of records the Zombie Walk was implemented in October 2009 and rose quickly to becoming one of the largest events in the country setting a Guiness World Record the following year in 2010 and then again in 2013 for the largest gathering of zombies.

The crowds were huge, and they enjoyed the many costumes and frivolity that the day held for all.

The Zombie Walk encourages participants to dress like their favorite zombie and usually will march in unison, or should I say shuffle like a zombie in unison, along the boardwalk in Asbury Park.

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Participants can dress in any zombie costume that they prefer. During the Zombie Walk participants are encouraged to and usually stay in character.

While I won't be able to do my show from the boardwalk this year, say hello to Mike while you're there. We can't wait to see all the costumes and makeup!

I have a feeling it will be another enormous success.

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The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 weekend host Big Joe Henry. Any opinions expressed are Big Joe’s own.

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