WATCH ABOVE: Hundreds participate in Toronto zombie walk
Zombie babies, blood-spattered brides and even an undead Ronald McDonald took to Toronto streets in search of brains Saturday, despite a budget shortfall that threatened this year’s event.
The annual Toronto Zombie Walk and Halloween Parade departed from Nathan Phillips Square at 3 p.m.
There were fears that the event would be called off after organizers posted a crowdfunding campaign asking participants to “lend a limb” because the event was $7,000 under budget.
The event’s costs include street closures, paid security, insurance and other expenses.
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“Thanks and we could not do this without your undying support!” wrote campaign organizer Thea Munster.
Since its launch in 2003, the event has grown so dramatically – it now boasts more than 10,000 participants – that costs have ballooned, according to the crowdfunding page.
Although the campaign had only raised $3,407.50 by the Oct. 7 deadline, organizers said online that they expect to make up the difference through donations at the event and through its onsite merchandise booths.
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