There are lots of ways to celebrate Halloween in Kentucky, but only one where hundreds of zombies dance down the streets of Lexington. Each October, a swarm of Halloween fans don their best zombie costumes and take to the streets in an epic flash mob inspired by the King of Pop’s most iconic dance. Thriller! Lexington is an only-in-Kentucky event that takes Halloween to the next level, and you don’t want to miss it.

Kentucky is full of surprises. It's not all bourbon and horses here. For proof of this, simply venture to downtown Lexington in October, when a mob of zombies takes to the streets in a synchronous Halloween dance off.
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What is this frightfully delightful spectacle? It's Thriller! Lexington, Kentucky's most marvelous and impressive Halloween event.
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Dancers rehearse for weeks before the big event, perfecting their zombie moves and mannerisms.
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The best part? Everyone can participate in this epic flash mob, from children to adults!
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There are auditions for the roles of Michael and Ola, but anyone can be a zombie.
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This is one of those events that is more than just a group of people dancing. It's about different people coming together as one to make something greater than what any individual could do on their own.
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There's no other Halloween event like this in Kentucky... or anywhere, for that matter. While the dance matches Jackson's iconic music video, it's a wholly unique event that changes year to year based on the performers. Kind of cool, right?
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What makes Halloween so appealing is that it's a night of endless possibilities. It's a time when everyone can play dress up and indulge their spooky sides. It's a night when people can dress like zombies and dance down the streets of Lexington, Kentucky.
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How cool is that?

Have you ever seen anything like this before? What a wild way to celebrate Halloween in Kentucky! This year’s Thriller! Lexington event happens Oct. 22, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. along Main Street.

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