Zombie walk staggers back to Albany
Zombies are returning to Albany this Thursday to stagger (and dance) from Quackenbush Square to the Palace Theatre. The zombie walk is tagged to the FantaCon horror/comic books/special effects conference this week, and the accompanying series of horror movies at the Palace Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
In previous years, there'd been a zombie walk that made its way up Central Ave -- and some of the costumes were remarkably undead. Last year the zombie hoard migrated to Schenectady in search of fresh brains.
This year's zombiethon in Albany starts Thursday at 6:30 pm with a "Thriller" dance outside Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center. The undead will then make their way up Clinton Ave to the Palace, where there will be prizes for the best zombie costumes, followed by a screening of the original Night of the Living Dead (and panel discussion with cast members). The screening is $13 (ticket required to be eligible for the costume contest). Also: "Following the event, many bars and restaurants throughout downtown will offer drink specials to those in zombie attire."
And good to know: "A Quarantine Zone will be established on the sidelines for those hoping to get a good look at the zombies without risking infection."
Update: Anyone dressed as a zombie gets into the Palace events for free.
Earlier on AOA: How to survive the zombie apocalypse in the Capital Region (2011)
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The Best Zombie will win a Meet & Greet opportunity with the original cast of the Night of the Living Dead following the screening and panel discussion!
... said Event Organizer on Sep 12, 2013 at 9:39 AM | link
JUST ANNOUNCED: Anyone dressed as a zombie gets into the Palace Theatre FREE for tonight's events!
... said Event Organizer on Sep 12, 2013 at 9:53 AM | link