We were talking to the Guinness people, Newman explains, but we found out its a moneymaking scam for them. You actually have to pay $2,800 to get the guy out here, and I literally pay for this entire thing out of pocket.
New this year is a Zombie Makeup 101 lesson taught by special-effects pros; costume contests for all ages; a flash-mob-style Thriller dance performance; and live music by the Widows Bane. As always, booze is prohibited and undead families are encouraged. Pre-crawl activities begin at 3 p.m. in Skyline Park, 16th and Arapahoe streets. The main event begins at 6, traveling down the 16th Street Mall to Glenarm Place and back, where the activities continue. Potential zombies without costumes will likely find vats and vats of blood to spare, along with help designing cuts, bruises and bites. Willing victims are encouraged to wear duct-taped Xs on their chests and station themselves along the route, ready for attack. Innocent bystanders, promises Newman, are totally safe and will be thoroughly entertained.
Get more information and a schedule of events at www.eyeheartbrains.com.
Sat., Oct. 24, 3-9 p.m., 2009