Overview
- The march took place on October 31 along Kettwiger Straße past the Grillo-Theater to the Viehofer in central Essen.
- Coverage described a peaceful procession featuring horror makeup, fake blood and sinister clown faces.
- Attendance estimates varied between about 300 reported by WAZ and roughly 350 reported by NRZ.
- Regional outlets published extensive photos and video credited to FUNKE Foto Services and photographer Uwe Ernst.
- A follow-up piece on November 1 contrasted this year's turnout with larger crowds reported in earlier years.