ZOmbie bike ride

event production

The Zombie Bike Ride is a celebration of the bicycle — Key West style. Zombie costumes of all kinds and a one mile, leisurely ride along the Atlantic Ocean.

A large outdoor crowd attending a costume event, with many people dressed as skeletons, pirates, clowns, and other costumes, some wearing face paint. There is a stage in the background with a sign reading 'ZOMBIE' and musical equipment. The crowd is standing on grass, and the scene appears to be on a sunny day with trees around.
Two men standing close together outdoors, smiling at the camera with trees and decorative banners in the background. One man wears a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and a T-shirt with a skull graphic and text. The other man sports a headband, sunglasses, a beard, and a backpack.
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Created in 2009 by Marky Pierson alongside Evan Haskell and Chris Needham of We Cycle, the Zombie Bike Ride began as a playful community event celebrating creativity, costumes, bicycles, and the eccentric spirit of Key West. What started as a small local ride quickly evolved into one of the island’s most iconic annual events, drawing thousands of participants for a sunset procession down the Atlantic coastline and transforming downtown into a large-scale celebration of art, music, performance, and community. The event became known for its elaborate costumes, high-energy atmosphere, and uniquely local character, blending Halloween spectacle with the island’s laid-back culture. As the ride grew, so did the surrounding festivities, including live music, immersive entertainment, street parties, and themed experiences that turned the event into a full-day celebration. With support from local businesses, artists, musicians, and volunteers, the Zombie Bike Ride became more than just a parade—it evolved into a collaborative community tradition that captured the playful, creative energy of Key West.

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A large group of people dressed in colorful costumes and makeup, gathered on a street near the beach for a celebration, with skeletons and pumpkins as decorations.
Two people pose for a photo at an amusement park with palm trees in the background, one with a mohawk hairstyle and wearing sunglasses, the other with curly hair and glasses. They are smiling and appear to be having fun.
Posters advertising the Zombie Bike Ride event featuring a colorful skeleton with heart-shaped eyes and flames on its skull, with text indicating it is a 'Zombie Wecycle Bike Ride' scheduled for October 23, 2022, hosted by zombiebikeride.com.
People dressed in traditional Día de los Muertos costumes with face paint resembling calaveras, wearing sombreros, and riding bicycles during a festive event.
Design for the 16th annual Zombie Bike Ride in 2025, featuring a stylized skull face, purple and black color scheme, zombie-like figures riding bikes, and decorative elements like gears, leaves, and a crown.
A group of people with bicycles gathered outdoors in front of a large mural of a conch shell and the text 'Conch Republic 1828'. Many are wearing summer clothes and hats, some are waving and smiling.
Group of five people dressed in punk or goth style with colorful hair, makeup, and accessories, standing with bicycles outdoors during daytime.
A man wearing sunglasses, a straw hat, and a gray t-shirt stands outdoors next to a large, colorful rooster sculpture. The sculpture is made of various painted materials and is set against a backdrop of green grass, trees, and a clear blue sky.
Collection of colorful posters promoting a Halloween-themed bike ride event called 'Zombie We-Cycle' from various years, featuring skeletons, skulls, and spooky illustrations against different colored backgrounds.