Thriller on C-Street: Macabre Promenade (məˈkäb präm-ə-ˈnäd)
Saturday, October 17, 2026
The dead will come to life around 7 pm
Springfield’s first—and only—Halloween Parade is back, and it’s bigger and more bone-chilling than ever!
Now in its 17th year, Thriller on C-Street is a 6-block parade with multiple performances spanning the entire Commercial Street Historic District! Festivities will begin around 7pm, with our goal to perform on Commercial Street between Benton at Jefferson at or shortly after 7pm. We’ll move west performing 4 more times. The entire production is expected to span approximately 90 minutes.
What’s Happening?
- 5 MONSTEROUS Performances of Michael Jackson’s Thriller throughout the Historic C-Street District.
- A mobile, zombie crawl-inspired extravaganza infused with electrifying Thriller performances.
- All performances will be staged facing the NORTH side of Commercial Street for optimal viewing.
Plan Ahead:
- We highly recommend parking off Commercial Street to enjoy unobstructed views. Please note, while we do our best, we cannot guarantee that passersby won’t decide to sit in your vehicle.
- Multiple public parking lots and street parking options are available just off Commercial Street.
- Free Shuttle from Cox North’s east lot.
Cost: FREE for observers.
Thriller on C-Street Class Schedule 2026
If you are interested in performing in Thriller on C-Street: Macabre Promenade, now is the time to start learning the choreography!
To perform on the street, you must be a member of the C-Street Zombie Corps, at least 10 years of age, and attend at least 3 Thriller classes at Dance With Me.
Regular Classes
- Sunday, August 16 at 1:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 25 at 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday, August 30 at 1:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday, September 20 at 1:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. (Last Class to Join)
- Sunday, September 27 at 1:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Captain’s Classes
- Sunday, August 16 at 2:15 p.m.
- Sunday, August 30 at 2:15 p.m.
Sunday, September 13 at 2:15 p.m.(Canceled)- Sunday, September 20 at 2:15 p.m.
- Sunday, September 27 at 2:15 p.m. (Added)
Thriller Circus and Volunteer Meeting
Interested in being part of the Thriller Circus? 🎪 Join us for a one-hour informational meeting on Sunday, September 20 at 3:30 PM! This is a great opportunity to ask questions, gather ideas, and learn what the circus is all about. The circus performs and entertains between the Thriller performances throughout the evening, adding even more fun and chaos to the event.
We’re also holding a preliminary volunteer meeting at the same time on Sunday, September 20 at 3:30 PM. If you’ve ever thought about helping with Thriller on C-Street, this meeting is for you! Come learn about the different volunteer roles, what’s involved, and how you can help make this incredible event happen.