Michael Jackson fans dance to Thriller to mark King of Pop's 68th birthday
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· collected 2026-08-31 · by Nathalie Texier
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Fans of Michael Jackson gathered in Mexico City on Saturday to commemorate his 68th birthday, performing the choreography from "Thriller" at an event called "I Do Dance to Thriller 2026". Hundreds of participants took part, including impersonators who performed on stage. The fans and impersonators spent weeks rehearsing for the performance, which was inspired by Jackson's iconic music video. The event aimed to celebrate Jackson's lasting influence and music.
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Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans and impersonators gathered in Mexico City on Saturday to honor the King of Pop's 68th birthday, which would have been his birthday, not necessarily a day for celebration in the classical sense. The event, called "I Do Dance to Thriller 2026", took place after weeks of rehearsals and featured fans performing the iconic choreography from Jackson's song "Thriller". Participants came dressed as the singer or as zombies inspired by the music video, while Jackson impersonators also took to the stage. The gathering brought together longtime admirers to celebrate Michael Jackson's enduring influence on music, allowing fans to show their appreciation for his legacy.
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Nathalie Texier
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Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans and impersonators gathered in Mexico City on Saturday to honour the King of Pop on what would have been his 68th birthday.
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what → gather → Pop
At the “I Do Dance to Thriller 2026” event in the Mexican capital, participants performed the song’s famous choreography after weeks of rehearsals.
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Jackson impersonators also took to the stage, while fans arrived dressed as the singer or as zombies inspired by the iconic music video.
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fans → take → video
The gathering brought together longtime admirers to celebrate Jackson’s music and lasting influence.
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gathering → bring → music
