To be perfectly candid, I'm not quite sure what to make of this. Microsoft celebrated the completion and upcoming launch of Windows Phone 7 today with a "Windows Phone Pride Parade" on the company's Redmond campus -- complete with zombies, a "Thriller" Dance, and pallbearers carrying a giant iPhone.

Isn't it a little premature to be dancing on Apple's grave? See msnbc.com's Technolog blog for all the details and pictures, and the video above for the Thriller dance. We'll keep an eye out for more, so stay tuned.

Update: With the celebration getting lots of attention online, Microsoft communications VP Frank Shaw offers this context:

These kind of “ship” parties are common throughout the industry. It’s a great way for teams that have worked overtime to create a kick-ass product blow off steam and have a little fun. The event included music, games, food and a light-hearted parade to the soccer field where the party was held. The parade included an impromptu marching band of Windows Phone team members, roller skaters, a unicycle, costumes, and a few home-made floats, including a hearse for competitors. It was all in good fun and no actual competitors were harmed in the course of the celebration.