Downtown “Thriller” Parade and Halloween Festival

Hundreds of costumed zombies shuffle and dance down Main Street in a large-scale reenactment of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” The downtown celebration begins with food, craft vendors and a variety show featuring spooky music and performances, followed by the Halloween Parade at 6:30 p.m. and the “Thriller” reenactment at 7 p.m.

Festival hours: 4-9 p.m. Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza and Main Street in downtown Lexington. www.lexingtonky.gov