Walking dead take to the streets for the Zombie Walk on Friday
the un-grateful dead - The fourth annual Zombie Walk takes place this Friday night, Oct. 26, in downtown Amundsen Park, and everyone is invited to come on down. Last year, a lot of people got into the spirit, either dressing as zombies, like Denise Spencer and Aaron Cheshire above, or in their Halloween costumes. File photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer
The streets will come alive with the undead as Halloween approaches.
Zombies will be looming in downtown Amundsen Park.
Just a simple scratch or a bite could change your life forever.
The Claresholm Local Press, Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services, Your Dollar Store with More, North and Company Law Offices and Tim Hortons are putting on the fourth annual Zombie Walk on Friday night, Oct. 26, with all proceeds going to KidSport Claresholm.
“It’s a fun night for your family,” said Amanda Zimmer, general manager of the Local Press. “The weather’s looking good.”
Last year, the Zombie Walk attracted more than 70 participants to roam the streets of Claresholm.
Registration starts at 6 p.m. in downtown Amundsen Park, where participants will be asked to sign a waiver form. There is also pre-registration at the Local Press, FCSS, and Your Dollar Store with More.
There is no registration fee, but a suggested donation of $10 per person or $20 per family is welcome, with all proceeds going to KidSport Claresholm.
New this year, three Willow Creek Composite High School students who participated in a zombie make-up workshop will be doing face painting starting at 5:30 p.m.
The walk will start at Amundsen Park at 7 p.m., led by Town of Claresholm staff.
The walk is right around dusk, so participants may want to bring flashlights.
There will also be security and barricades along the route.
Zombies will head south on Third Street to 46th Avenue West.
From there they will turn east for one block, then head north on Second Street West, and head back east on 49th Avenue to Highway 2 north.
All walkers will stay on the sidewalk by the highway.
They will then come down 50th Avenue back to Amundsen Park.
Walkers can also enjoy the houses decorated for Halloween as they make their way through town.
Awaiting walkers in the park will be Halloween music, decorations, treats, and food.
Coffee and hot chocolate is available for $2, while hot dogs are also $2 and smokies are $3.
However, they cannot accept debit or credit cards, so people are urged to bring cash.
There will be games such as skeleton bowling and a spider web obstacle course, and a photo booth where people can take their own photos or have their friends take photos of them.
New this year, Stavely’s Unique Character House, or SUCH Drama, will be around.
“You can expect to see some irregular characters doing the walk and participating in the games too,” said Zimmer.
Families are encouraged to come out and dress up as zombies, or in their Halloween costumes. There will be judging for the best zombie family, a door-prize draw, and a raffle.
The walk should last about 20 minutes, with people of all ages welcome. If anyone just wants to come to check out the costumes, or the festivities in the park, but not go on the walk they are welcome to do so.
Zimmer invites everyone to check out the fourth annual Zombie Walk.
“It’s a great way to support your community,” she said.
Anyone interested in more information can contact Amanda Zimmer at 403-625-4474.