CONEY ISLAND — The undead are coming to Brooklyn, as Coney Island USA will host its Beach Zombie Lookalike Competition July 26.
The nonprofit arts organization, which produces the Mermaid Parade and the Coney Island Circus Sideshow, is partnering with Kings County Brewers Collective for the competition.
“This is what we’re all about,” said Adam Rinn, Coney Island USA’s artistic director. “Last month we produced the nation’s largest art parade, the Mermaid Parade, where thousands of marchers and spectators dressed up like merfolk, sea creatures and the like. Let’s continue the fun and the cosplay with a beach zombie look-alike contest.”
The event will be hosted by Rinn along with burlesque performer and artist Little Brooklyn.
Registration for the competition includes “Most Creative Cause of Death,” “Best Zombie Scream” for those who don’t want to dress up but still participate, “Pet Semetary” for furry friends, and “Most Decayed,” which is also known as best in show.
“Tire tracks, shark bite, blunt force to the skull, show us what your final moments on this mortal coil looked like,” said Coney Island USA of its most creative cause of death category. “Get creative and come out to celebrate the summer season, and while you’re out in Coney Island, check out the world-famous Coney Island Circus Sideshow and grab a drink at the Freak Bar, all housed inside of the oldest landmarked building in the heart of the amusement district where the event takes place.”
The contest is open to all ages. Participation and viewing are free. Prizes from Coney Island USA and KCBC will be awarded for each category.
“We love working with the team at Coney Island USA,” said Zack Kinney, KCBC co-founder. “We have a shared appreciation for creative expression and a passion for all things wacky and weird. This event is going to be killer!”
The event is named after KCBC’s signature fruit sour, Beach Zombie. It will be held at Coney Island USA, 1208 Surf Ave.
Registration begins at 12 p.m. inside the break bar. The competition will start at 2 p.m. on West 12th Street just south of Surf Avenue.
