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Update: 2009 Portland Zombie Walk & Thriller Dance | Pictures + Video

It appears that Portland Zombie Walk organizer Blanca announced the 2009 date earlier today and it is October 24. No location announced yet though and I heard there were citations issued last year, so maybe they need a new one.

Official statement today:

The 5th Annual Portland (Oregon) Zombie Walk will be on Saturday October 24th.
Details to come in the next few weeks! To keep it flash mob style the time and
place will be posted 2 weeks before the walk.

Just as last year, the Thrill The World dance takes place on the same day as the Zombie Walk. They have also not declared a location, but it is a 99.9% chance they will be the same.

Update October 17 (from Portland Zombie Walk twitter account):Sat. october 24th. meet at S. Park Blocks -Jefferson and Madison. 3-3:30.

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• Portland Halloween Parties, Events, Costumes, Contests, Pictures, etc
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• Portland Zombie Walk Review: Adventures in Zombiedom

Message sent out last year ( which is basically the same info that is out this year so far):

My dear flesh eaters:

We will meet as usual in Pioneer Courthouse Square at 4pm exactly. (from last year and subject to change this year)

Please don't arrive too early, I know this seems silly but it takes away something from the shock value of tons of zombies arriving at once. If we can get it figured out at 4pm we'll start collecting signatures for the World Zombie Day record. Please sign the forms, nothing but your name and City, State are required. The route will be posted (also pics and video here) day before or day of walk.

What: A group of people getting together dressed as Zombies roaming Portland in a predetermined route. A sort of flash mob of zombies if you will.

Why: Allows Zombie aficionados to get together and collectively put a strange twist on some other wise ordinary folks day. Imagine shopping downtown or just popping out of the office for a coffee and having to make your way through a crowd of zombies. Meet HOT Zombie guys and gals!

Zombie Walk Rules after the break…

1. Use the "haunted house" rule in that you are not to touch anyone.
2. Do not attempt to scare anyone who is not a willing participant. If anyone is freaking out, turn and shamble in the opposite direction. Avoid confrontations!
3. Stay on the sidewalk unless crossing the street. When crossing, it's OK to "break character" and cross quickly. Think fast "New Dawn of the Dead" zombies verses the slower "Old Dawn of the Dead" zombies when crossing the street. Blocking traffic is a crime and anyone doing so could be arrested.
4. No drugs. None. Forget it.
5. No alcohol outside the bars. This will get you a nice fine.
6. No littering, destruction of property, or any other illegal activity. Pretend downtown is your own neighborhood and show the utmost respect. This is something we would like to do every year and we don't want to ruin it. Remember, the media will be watching us (along with the Portland Police) and this event could get world wide news coverage. Let's put on a good show