The streets of Key West came alive or should we say ‘undead’ Sunday night as thousands of creatively costumed “zombies” pedaled their way through paradise. Cheers erupted as the annual Zombie Bike Ride, one of the most anticipated events of Fantasy Fest 2025, got underway.
Riders of all ages rolled along the Atlantic Ocean shoreline, on bikes, scooters, and custom-built contraptions transforming the Southernmost city into a moving menagerie of whimsical and wicked. This year’s ride reflected Fantasy Fest’s theme, “Bedtime Stories and Magical Monsters,” with participants blending nightmare and fantasy in wildly imaginative ways.
While many dressed traditional zombie-attire with tattered clothes, ghostly makeup, and fake blood — others embraced the theme of bedtime monsters, fairy-tale villains, and dream-inspired creatures. From a zombie marching band, to ghosts, goblins, and a double-decker dose of the Muppets, the caravan of creativity continued for miles.
Even more fun than participating, was watching the “bicycling dead” glide by, making their way from the shoreline to downtown Key West in an event that has become a signature prelude to the island’s annual costuming and masking festival.
Fantasy Fest 2025, themed “Bedtime Stories and Magical Monsters,” continues through Sunday, October 26, featuring ten days of masquerade parties, costume contests, street fairs, and imaginative revelry.
Upcoming highlights include:
- the Fantasy Fest Pet Masquerade on Wednesday, October 22;
- the Headdress Ball on Thursday, October 23;
- the Captain Morgan Masquerade March on Friday, October 24;
- and Saturday’s spectacular Deep Eddy Vodka Fantasy Fest Parade, when tens of thousands of spectators will gather to watch Key West’s creativity come to life.
Disclaimer
The information contained in South Florida Reporter is for general information purposes only.
The South Florida Reporter assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents of the Service.
In no event shall the South Florida Reporter be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service or the contents of the Service. The Company reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the contents of the Service at any time without prior notice.
The Company does not warrant that the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components
