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Zombie Bike Parade Festival

October 24, 2025 @ 11:00 am - October 25, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

The largest and most prominent “Zombie Bike Parade” is the annual Davis event which draws thousands of participants for a weekend of Halloween festivities. The free, family-friendly event is put on by the Davis Odd Fellows, The Bike Campaign, and the Davis Bike Club to raise funds for Norcal Trykers, an organization that provides custom tricycles for children with disabilities.

The 2025 Davis Zombie Bike Parade Festival is scheduled for Friday, October 24, through Sunday, October 26. 

Event details
  • Parade and Festival: The main parade and festival will take place on Sunday, October 26.
    • The festival at  Community Park starts at 11 a.m. and will feature over 20 entertainment stations, including a DJ with a giant inflatable octopus, stilt-walking zombies, and food and drink vendors.
    • The bike parade ride from  Community Park to Mace Ranch Park and back runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m..
    • The ride is an easy, round-trip route of fewer than five miles on safe bike paths.
    • Costumes are highly encouraged for all participants.
  • Mid-Parade BMX Show: At Mace Ranch Park, the halfway point of the parade, riders can watch a stunt show by zombie BMX performers.
  • Skydiving Finale: The event at Community Park concludes at 3:30 p.m. with a special skydiving demonstration featuring “zombies” from Skydance Skydiving.
  • Pre-Parade Events:
    • Hot Air Balloon Rides: On Saturday, October 25, free, tethered hot air balloon rides will be offered at the Davis Cemetery and Arboretum from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Availability is limited and first-come, first-served.
    • Zombie Ball: An 18+ Zombie Ball will be held at the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge Hall from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, featuring live DJs and drinks. A portion of the proceeds supports breast cancer awareness.
  • Who can participate?: While the parade is a cycling event, organizers welcome all forms of active mobility, including scooters, skateboards, and wheelchairs. You can also join the fun by going directly to the festival grounds at Community Park. 

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