Yes, my zombie comrades, the time is almost upon us again. In just a short week, the dead will walk the Earth yet again. So get your costumes ready this year and purchase your make up, or contact one of make up professionals [Colleen Jones (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=504538928) or David Lasley (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1143570025)] and make an appointment with them ahead of time (don’t forget to bring money to tip them for their awesome, amazing, spectacular jobs).

As it would happen, the Zombie March coincides with one of the days of the Chicago Blues Fest, so play nice. Other rules include:

1. Follow all the laws. Just because you’re in make up doesn’t mean the cops will hesitate to tackle you down and arrest you. And yes, we will stand back and laugh at your ignorance. Also, it only takes one person to mess this event up forever. And we’ll know who you are and hunt you down. K?
2. Don’t harass people who are not part of the march on the streets.That’s just not cool and will get you arrested. Even harassing someone who is part of the march without them wanting you to is grounds for arrest. Just basically keep your hands to yourself.
3. Don’t litter. This includes dropping gratuitous amounts of blood or limbs on the floor. You will be punished. Everybody knows zombies do not tolerate littering.
4. Follow all the traffic signs. If it says walk, then you can walk. If it says it’s the cars turn to go, then let them go. Although you may seem undead, a car running you over will finish the job. Not sure how you feel about that.

After we reach our destination, that doesn’t mean it’s the end of the line. If anyone wants to plan any other trips to other locations afterwards, tell me now and I’ll see how many zombies I can send your way. Just send me your intended destination and I’ll send another message later telling people your name and the locations you’d like to visit.

So the day will still be young after our march and you can go off and do whatever you want, but remember the rules. Have fun! If you have any questions just contact me or any of the administrators on the Zombie March Chicago group page at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=23561223992 .

Happy hunting,
Jon