Inside: Thriller Parade

BONUS EPISODE – In honor of spooky season, enjoy this ghoulish bonus episode which goes inside a hauntingly unique event, the Thriller Parade & Halloween Festival in Lexington, KY. 🧟‍♀️ Grab your favorite goblet of blood and undead dancing shoes as we chat with Amber Luallen, Superintendent of Cultural Arts & Events at Lexington Parks & Recreation, which plans and produces the event. Learn how this wild reenactment, which just celebrated its 20th anniversary and has been recognized by USA Today and Oprah Magazine, has evolved into a Halloween spectacular which brings tens of thousands of viewers downtown. Hear about the planning and evolution of the event as well as tips for any cities looking to put on their own Thriller reenactment. Enjoy this undead episode as a great way to kick off your Halloween celebrations. “It's close to midnight and something evil's lurking in the dark...”

Amber Luallen: Email | LinkedIn
Lexington Parks & Recreation: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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