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.
“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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