Did you know Halloween was prom season? It is in Lubbock.

Did you miss your prom? Are you ready for another one? What if I told you that you could celebrate prom and Halloween at the same time?

You have a chance to do just that.

The Patterson Library in Lubbock is hosting a Zombie Prom on Saturday, October 10th.

Doesn’t that sound like a blast? Zombie makeup is always fun to do, and the look works with or without actual prom wear. Still, it would be pretty easy to pick up a cheap suit, dress or other formal wear at a secondhand store and zombify it.

Here’s How To Take Your Zombie Wear To The Next LevelRip it up a little. Make some small cuts in the fabric, especially in high-wear spots like the collar, sleeves and cuffs. Then give those cuts a few good pulls to create that “snagged on something while escaping the undead” look.Add some grime. Rub coffee grounds or damp tea bags around the armpits, neckline and other places where things would naturally get dirty. If you’re feeling artistic, dilute a little black, brown or green paint and lightly spray or dab it here and there.Bring on the fake blood. You can grab some at your favorite Halloween store, or use red paint around some of the areas where you ripped your costume. Just remember, a little splatter can go a long way.

Now that you’re the best-dressed zombie in town, head over to the Patterson Library on Saturday, October 10th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

They’ll have the place decked out, zombie dance tunes playing, and they’ll even crown a King and Queen of the Zombie Prom.

The event is recommended for ages 13 and up with parental permission.

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The Patterson Library is located at 1836 Parkway Drive.

So grab some old prom clothes, add a little dirt, blood and decay, and get ready to dance like the undead.

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