What is a Zombie Walk?
A zombie walk is an organized public gathering of people who dress up in zombie costumes and make their way around city streets or shopping centers in a somewhat orderly fashion for fun and surprise.

Guinness Book World Record™ Holder
Guinness World Records™ has officially recognized the New Jersey Zombie Walk as the new holder of the record for the “World’s Largest Gathering of Zombies.” Our 3rd Annual Asbury Park Zombie Walk held on October 30th, 2010 made history as 4,093 zombies shambled across the boardwalk and through the city. Asbury Park and the Zombie Walk made it into the record book and have permanently cemented our status as one of the biggest and best Zombie Walks on Earth!

About the 2011 New Jersey Zombie Walk and Undead Festival
The New Jersey Zombie Walk and Undead Festival will take place in downtown Asbury Park the weekend before Halloween on October 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2011. The Walk will be Asbury’s finale for the Halloween season this year and everyone is invited to join together in an effort to promote thrills, chills and laughter throughout the community. Zombies of all ages will be welcomed to participate in this family-friendly event. Best of all, the Zombie Walk is completely free!

Last year the Zombie Walk brought in over 5,000 participants and this year we’re aiming to more than double attendance by adding even more to our full weekend of festivities. In addition to the walk, there will zombie-themed events and entertainment throughout each day to encourage people from all over the Tri-State area and beyond to come, stay and play in Asbury Park all day long. Downtown Cookman Avenue will be closed off and a stage will be erected to host a variety of music acts and performances including a group “Thriller” dance, Jello-brain eating contests and costume pageants.

Also new this year, the New Jersey Zombie Walk is expanding its “Undead Festival”, a convention dedicated to all things horror and zombie. In addition to costuming and makeup supplies, the convention will feature special guests, local artists, film makers, musicians, vendors and horror-related organizations with the goal of promoting local and independent artists and merchants. After the zombie events are over the after-parties begin! Adding to the community-driven atmosphere, many of Asbury's popular restaurants and shops will also be offering up Zombie-themed menus, dinner specials and discounts to all Zombie Walk participants. Zombie Walk participants will be identified by a wristband.

Where and When is the Zombie Walk?
The New Jersey Zombie Walk and Undead Festival will be held October 21st, 22nd and 23rd in Asbury Park Convention Hall. The Zombie Walk itself will be on Saturday, October 22nd. All participants will arrive here to get a wristband and get into costume in the Grand Arcade. For an additional ticket fee attendants can roam the Undead Festival in Convention Hall. A team of professional make-up artists will be on hand to give demonstrations and assist in giving complete zombie makeovers for a nominal fee to cover the artist’s expenses. This year the New Jersey Zombie Walk has once again partnered with the Central Jersey Blood Center of Shrewsbury as a way to give back to the local community. A mobile blood bank will be on site during the event, accepting donations throughout the day.

At exactly 5:00pm on Saturday the Zombie Walk will begin! Zombies will pour out of Convention Hall and up on to the Boardwalk. They will begin lurching down the Boardwalk, towards the Carousel House. From there, they will turn and head up Cookman Avenue, turning down side streets, walking down Main Street and back down Cookman Avenue to Press Plaza. When the walk is over, Zombies will be free to join in more festivities throughout the downtown and boardwalk areas.

Zombie Walk Rules and Etiquette
During the Zombie Walk, participants must agree to abide by the Rules & Etiquette. These have been put into place to ensure that everyone has a good time, both Zombies and citizens alike. First and foremost, all Zombies must respect the City of Asbury Park and refrain from entering any public premises without permission. Zombies must be mindful of their actions (and make-up) so that they do not smear, stain, cause damage to, destroy or vandalize any person or property. Zombies must not block doorways or impede businesses & homeowners. Zombies must also respect others personal space by refraining from touching anyone who is not participating in the Zombie Walk or harassing anyone that wishes to be left alone. Zombies must always stop "attacking" someone when asked to, especially children. Zombies must obey all traffic laws, city ordinances and authorities at all times. If asked to disperse, they must do so immediately. Zombies must stay on the sidewalk or route unless crossing the street. There will be absolutely NO alcohol or illegal substances tolerated during the Walk. Small children and pets must be accompanied by an adult.