Zombies fill the streets

Photo: Deborah Pfeiffer

Penticton's Zombie Walk

Animated corpses wandered down Penticton's rain-soaked Main Street Friday afternoon, as onlookers cheered them on from the sidewalks.

The undead and others in a vast assortment of costumes were participating in the second annual Zombie Walk and Costume Parade in the city.

"We had a lot of positive feedback, everyone loved it last year, so we decided to bring it back," said Kerri Milton, executive director of the Downtown Penticton Association.

The 100 or so people who showed up were treated to the walk down Main Street as well as prizes for best costumes.

Meagan Willis, of Penticton, showed up as a vampire fairy.

"I just like anything scary, and it's a good way to get out in the community, make new friends and enjoy people who like dressing up,"

Alana Wheeler transformed herself as well as her daughter into full-on zombies.

"I did it last year and had a blast," she said. "Zombies are scary, and it's fun to create a zombie look for this event."

This year, children were invited to trick and treat in participating stores. People were also invited to donate a food item or cash to the Brain Injury Society.

A Penticton artist known as SquareJane, who created costumes for both herself and her son, was thrilled to be a part of it all.

"Halloween is the best day of the year, everybody gets to be whatever they want to be," she said. "And this is the time to show off what we want to be."