ZOMBIEWALK INFORMATION…
Where: We’ll be starting the walk from Children’s Park, near the corner of Island Avenue & 1st Avenue in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter.
When: Saturday, July 26th, 2014; meet at 5:00PM and we walk at 5:15PM.
Ages: All ages, from 3 months to 3 centuries! The zombiewalk is open to everyone who shows up as the undead. Bring your grandparents, bring your kids, bring your dog! Remember… the more the scarier!
Price: The zombiewalk has always been and will always be FREE!
How:
– Please come dressed and made-up as a zombie. If you need makeup/supplies, please visit Gypsy Treasure, in La Mesa, and tell ‘em ZOMBIEWALK:SANDIEGO sent you… they may hook you up, if you do!
– Do NOT bring extra blood/anything messy to the meeting location with you. You may NOT leave blood on the ground in or near the meeting location. You will be asked to leave if you are seen doing so. Please respect our local community. Being a “zombie” does not excuse you from common courtesy.
– We strongly encourage you to get creative with your own outfit & makeup BEFORE the walk as there will be NO onsite assistance with zombification.
– Please be sure to check out our walk guidelines. They are important to make sure we have a walk that is fun & safe for everyone involved and/or watching… and ensures our ability to continue holding zombiewalks in San Diego. We’ve had a great seven years, so let’s make sure we can have many more!
More details for the walk will be added as we get closer to each event.
Please RSVP on Facebook to get updates.
We will also update here, but up-to-date info is always there!
OTHER FAQ:
Q: Where can I best view the zombies?
A: We generally stick to 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter. For these walks, we highly suggest patronizing one of the MANY fine eating establishments along 5th Avenue and asking for patio seating. You will get a GREAT view of the zombies and enjoy a delicious meal at the same time!
Q: Where can I get my makeup done?
A: On Saturday, July 26th, from 10:30am until 4:00pm, makeup artists will be available to assist you with basic zombification for a small fee ($10-20) at the Zombie Apocalypse Store Pop-up Shop, downstairs at The Haunted Hotel. Tipping the artists is strongly encouraged, as the fee goes to cover supplies. This is first come, first serve.
Q: I’m a member of the media and want to do a story on the zombiewalk… who do I contact?
A: Please send all media inquiries to sdzombiewalk[at]gmail.com and we will get back to you ASAP. Yes, we are happy to do appearances and interviews!
Q: Are you that zombie run at Petco Park?
Nope, we are not The Walking Dead Escape; we don’t charge for our walk and never will. That’s a completely separate event and not us, but we dig what they do!
Q: Where can I keep up with updates on the zombiewalk and events following the walk?
A: RSVP on Facebook and/or follow us on Twitter for up to the minute news! We’ll see you on July 26th!
Want to get this awesome set of magnets? Follow us on Twitter at @sdzombiewalk! We’ll be tweeting locations and times to find us at & around SDCC this week, along with the passphrases you’ll need to know in order to get a set for yourself. Check out more of Humerus’ great zombie wares at their website or like ’em on Facebook!
WHEN:
– Saturday, July 20th, 2013 @ 6:30PM
– Arrive at the meeting location beginning at 6:00PM and no later than 6:20PM.
– The zombiewalk begins at 6:30PM sharp, so do NOT be late.
– Please do not arrive any earlier than 5:30PM, as we don’t want to cause a ruckus beforehand.
WHERE:
– We will meet at Childrens Park; located on Island Avenue, between Front & 1st, in downtown San Diego.
– The meeting location is within a very short walking distance of the San Diego Convention Center. If you’re coming from other locations around San Diego, public transportation (SDMTS) is readily available. There are also MANY parking lots in the area, but their pricing will be high and spaces are limited. We strongly urge use of public transportation or carpooling.
– Smart zombies use Lyft to get around! Use the code BRAINS to get $20 for use on your first ride during SDCC! Download Lyft at http://lyft.me/app
– To get to the meeting location from the Convention Center, walk west toward Marriott Marquis & Marina and cross Harbor Blvd. at Front Street. Cross the trolley tracks and the park is on the right.
– If you are using public transportation, go to SDMTS and use “Children’s Museum” as your destination.
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HOW:
– As always, the walk is ALL-AGES and FREE of charge to participate. The zombiewalk is open to everyone, not just convention attendees, no badges required! Remember… the more the scarier! This is the perfect way to participate in the fun of Comic-Con without actually entering the convention itself, as you get to dress up and be among fun-loving and entertaining individuals from all backgrounds. This is why we put the walk together year after year!
– Please come dressed and made-up as a zombie. If you need makeup/supplies, please visit Gypsy Treasure, in La Mesa, and tell ‘em the zombiewalk sent you!
– Do NOT bring extra blood/anything messy to the meeting location with you. You may NOT leave blood on the ground in or near the meeting location. You will be asked to leave if you are seen doing so. Please respect our local community. Being a “zombie” does not excuse you from common courtesy.
– We strongly encourage you to get creative with your own outfit & makeup BEFORE the walk as there will be NO onsite assistance with zombification. We are working on possible zombification options for you prior to the walk itself… stay tuned for more details.
– Please be sure to check out our walk guidelines. They are important to make sure we have a walk that is fun & safe for everyone involved and/or watching… and ensures our ability to continue holding zombiewalks in San Diego. We’ve had a great seven years, so let’s make sure we can have many more!
Please follow us on Twitter or “like” us on Facebook for up to the minute news! We’ll see you on July 20th!
OTHER FAQ:
Q: Will there be a pre-party/afterparty?
A: Friday, we’re co-sponsoring a pre-party for the living & Saturday, we’re leading a zombie pub crawl after the walk!
FRIDAY pre-party information…
– In addition to the post-walk event on 7/20, we’re co-sponsoring the “Hotline Comic Con” SDCC party, featuring Miami Horror, taking place on Friday, July 19th at 8:30PM, at 1401 E Street.
– Tickets for the pre-party on Friday night can be obtained here
– When purchasing a ticket, we have a special discount code, which will drop the price down to $10! The code is: ZOMBIE
– Please keep in mind this is NOT a zombie-specific party, but we are joining a great team to bring you a fun-filled night of music, dancing, and entertainment… enjoy your last night as the living on Friday, before you get undead with us on Saturday ;D
SATURDAY after-party information:
Zombie Pub Crawl, following the walk! Win prizes at stops along the way, including passes to Sunday at Comic-Con!
Q: Will there be professionals to do my makeup?
A: Not onsite, but Machinima will be hosting the Totino’s Zombie Zone at FLUXX (500 4th Ave.) all week, providing zombie facepainting. They’ll be there from 10:00AM-5:00PM on Saturday. The facepainting is first-come, first-served and will be while supplies last, so get there EARLY!
Q: Will Con of the Dead be taking place this year?
A: The OFFICIAL “Con of the Dead” after party will NOT be taking place this year, as this is a semi-annual event (it will return in 2014). If you see anything related to “Con of the Dead” or something similar in 2013, we are not affiliated with copycat events and they are not sanctioned by FEARnet or ZombieWalk:SanDiego.
Q: Where can I best view the zombies?
A: For Comic-Con, we generally stick to 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter. For these walks, we highly suggest patronizing one of the MANY fine eating establishments along 5th Avenue and asking for patio seating. You will get a GREAT view of the zombies and enjoy a delicious meal at the same time!
Q: Where can I keep up with updates on the zombiewalk and events following the walk?
A: RSVP on Facebook and/or follow us on Twitter for up to the minute news! We’ll see you in July!
America’s Finest Undead are looking for America’s FINEST zombie! Well, two of them to be exact. We need two of the best zombies Comic-Con has to offer to help lead our horde through the streets of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter for our 7th Annual Comic-Con Zombiewalk. Think you have what it takes?
If you’re attending our walk on Saturday, July 20th, you’re eligible to participate in this opportunity! Between now (yes, RIGHT NOW) and 11:59PM (Pacific) on Sunday, June 30th, we want you to show us, with photographic evidence, why you should be at the front of the undead pack. You will need to zombify yourself and pick a creative way to show us you’re the best representative of America’s Finest Zombies. Have your zombie alter ego lead a crowd of zombies (or living) through your town… attend a concert and crowd surf… shake the President’s hand… win a spelling bee… whatever it is you think shows off your abilities to exemplify the best our horde has to offer. Invade your town with your rotting charisma and charm the brains out of them… then take a picture!
We will select one zombie participant from Twitter and one zombie from Facebook. You may submit once on Twitter and once on Facebook (two submissions maximum per person), but the scenarios must be different for each submission. These two zombies will have the following bestowed upon them:
To participate, you must be 18 years of age or older. Parents/guardians may submit a photograph on behalf of a child, but the parent/guardian must accompany the minor during the full walk. You don’t need a Comic-Con badge to participate and no purchase is necessary. Transportation and to/from the event and accommodations will not be provided. You must “Like” our page on Facebook and/or follow us on Twitter (and still be doing so, as of the event) to be eligible.
To submit via Facebook:
To submit via Twitter:
By submitting a photo via Twitter or Facebook, you are giving us permission to post them on our Twitter account (@sdzombiewalk), Facebook page (facebook.com/sdzombiewalk), and our website (sdzombiewalk.com), as well as using your likeness for promotional purposes. Full credit for the photograph will be given. All minors must have a parent or guardian submit a photo for them or they will be deemed ineligible. We reserve the right to void any submission not meeting our content standards as well as voiding any winner deemed to be manipulating/cheating/gaming the voting process unfairly. ZombieWalk:SanDiego are not affiliated with Comic-Con or Comic-Con International. ZombieWalk:SanDiego are not responsible for any technical errors, natural acts, or other factors which may prevent you from participating. No monetary compensation or substitutions will be awarded. No monetary value is placed on the winning experience or prize packs. Winners will be announced on Saturday, July 6th via Facebook, Twitter, and on our website.
The 7th Annual Zombiewalk at Comic-Con will be taking place in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter on Saturday, July 20, 2013. Details will be announced throughout April and May 2013. In the meantime, be sure to RSVP on Facebook, to be notified with immediate updates as they become available! We’ll also be posting here, of course, but Facebook & Twitter get information previews.
We’ll see you in July! :D