What in the Hell is a “Zombie Walk”?
A Zombie Walk is an organized public gathering of two or more people who dress up in zombie costumes and make-up. Usually taking place in an urban center, the participants make their way around the city streets in a somewhat orderly fashion, lurching, limping and gnawing their way as they go. During the event participants are encouraged to remain in character and to communicate only in a manner consistent with zombies (such as grunts, groans and slurred moans calling for “BRAINS!!!”). Zombie Walks are free events, and with the exception of “Zombie Pub Crawls”, most are family-friendly.

The earliest zombie walk on record was in Sacramento, California in 2001. Billed as “The Zombie Parade,” it has since become an annual event. Since then, zombie walks have occurred all across the United States and around the world. Many zombie walks have been staged as “hunger marches” with the intent to raise awareness about world hunger and collect items for food banks. At ZOMBICON we encourage everyone to bring canned food donations for the Harry Chapin food bank of Southwest Florida.

Join Us for The 5th Annual Fort Myers Zombie Walk
Each year ZOMBICON begins with a Zombie Walk. To participate, assemble behind The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center (Bay Street, between Jackson and Lee) by 5:45p.m. on October 15th, “dressed to kill!” The walk will be led by members of the “Good Squad”. Please familiarize yourself with the ZOMBIE WALK RULES. After a brief tour of downtown we will return to the front of The SBDAC for our FIRST EVER Zombie Wedding!  All participants are encouraged to take the FREE “Walk-Like-A-Zombie” Acting Workshop at The Florida Rep Studio Space (2267 First St.) at 4:30p.m. The Zombie Walk is a free and family-friendly event, so zombies of all ages are welcome to join in.