Brideshead Revisited - Penny Petroff, of Red Bank made this costume herself. (Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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It was the first Saturday in October, so that means Asbury Park was crawling with the undead once again. Thousands of zombies of every age and description were leaning, lurching and lunging as they staggered along the boardwalk and spilled like blood onto Cookman Avenue, coming to their final resting place downtown at Press Plaza.

Except that there is no final resting place for zombies. They're undead, so the party and after-parties continued into the night.

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The walk stepped off at about 4pm in front of Convention Hall ending in downtown Asbury Park. (Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Zombies march down Cookman Avenue. (Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Spectators watch on Cookman Avenue. (Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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It must be noted that not all of the zombies behaved. Some of the zombies went rogue and didn't stay on the prescribed route. One band of zombies even menacingly approached a newlywed couple on their wedding day as they were walking innocently through Convention Hall. Here's a look at some of the ones we caught trying to escape!

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Julia Pahos and Mackenzie Rogers, both 11-years-old have a bond they want broken. "Free us" is written in blood on the front of their clothing. (Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Before the walk began, real-life newlyweds Jason and Sophia Cavagenaro, both of Asbury Park, took time to pose amidst zombies inside Convention Hall. (Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Lisa Egan, of Farmingdale is "hiding from the Lords of Salem." (Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Mary KayBowden came from Landsdowne, Pa. to join the grateful dead in Convention Hall. (Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Zombie Melissa Dearing of Forked River, is "hiding from the Lords of Salem" under the boardwalk. (Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Zombie ballerinas Arleen Marino, left, of Monroe and Amy Catarino, of Asbury Park are caught feasting not on brains, as most zombies do, but on actual food. (Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Marianne Tomore, of Middlesex, as a zombie doctor reaches into a car for a new victim. (Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Zombie David Bright, of Brooklyn, NY, checks his reflection in a bathroom mirror. (Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Mark Viteo (Georgie from the movie "It") was found along the boardwalk. (Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Zombie Jake Gottfried, of Tinton Falls, is looking for a way out of the Paramount Theater. (Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Rich Nieliwocki, of Middlesex has his eye out for victims. (Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Zombie Beth Bernardo is on the run wearing her 1890's wedding dress. (Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Zombie clown Jarod Clemons, of Ocean Grove stands in front of a likeness of Tilly on the Wonder Bar on Ocean Avenue.(Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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The Asbury Park Zombie Walk is held every year on the First Saturday in October. This popular New Jersey event has been recognized by Guinness World Records for the largest gathering of zombies on more than one occasion.

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Michael Mancuso may be reached at mmancuso@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @michaelmancuso. Find NJ.com on Facebook.

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