Davis Zombie Bike Parade Raises Funds for Adaptive Bikes

Thousands joined the 8th annual Halloween parade in Davis, which benefits Nor-Cal Trykers and children with disabilities.

Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Special Needs

Photograph of a row of bicycles and a small tricycle leaning against a bike rack beside a tree-lined bike path with autumn leaves on the pavement. — Thousands of costumed cyclists rode a five-mile Halloween route through Davis on Saturday, raising funds for Nor-Cal Trykers and adaptive tricycles for children with disabilities. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Thousands of people attended the 8th annual zombie bike parade in Davis on Halloween, a costumed five-mile ride along bike paths. The event benefits Nor-Cal Trykers, which builds custom adaptive tricycles for children with disabilities.

Why it matters

The parade has raised more than $50,000 over its years and has helped more than 40 children ride a bike made for them. It gives local families and residents a visible way to support adaptive cycling in the Davis community.

The parade has raised more than $50,000 over eight years and helped more than 40 children ride custom adaptive tricycles built by Nor-Cal Trykers. The per-year breakdown and this year's total were not reported.

The players

Nor-Cal Trykers

A nonprofit organization that builds custom adaptive tricycles for children with disabilities, and the beneficiary of the parade's fundraising.

The details

Cyclists in costume rode a five-mile route along Davis bike paths, led by a Halloween marching band, starting from the community park on F Street. A trick-or-treat trail was included as part of the day's festivities.

- Halloween 2026: 8th annual zombie bike parade held in Davis.

Seasonal Patterns

The parade's annual Halloween timing, now in its eighth year, makes it a recurring fall community event that channels seasonal public gatherings into fundraising for Nor-Cal Trykers' adaptive tricycle program.

Davis residents can take part in future parades or support Nor-Cal Trykers' work, which has helped more than 40 children ride a bike made for them. The event shows how a single community gathering can directly fund adaptive equipment for local families.

The takeaway

Community events built around a familiar tradition, like a Halloween bike ride, can reach beyond the crowd to fund equipment that changes what children with disabilities are able to do.