Show tunes and rock ‘n’ roll took over Key West Wednesday night. And the stars had paws.
Costumed canines strutted into the spotlight at the Fantasy Fest Pet Masquerade. A few other furry friends joined the act. Their human co-stars? Right there with them.
For more than 25 years, the Pet Masquerade has been one of Fantasy Fest’s most beloved family-friendly events. This year, more than 30 entries filled the stage at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater.
The theme? “Musical Icons and Iconic Musicals.” And these pets covered both.
Broadway got its due. A pack of pugs took on “Oklahoma.” They called it “Puglahoma.” Another team paid tribute to “Grease.” And two entries made a splash, with tributes to “The Little Mermaid” and “Beauty and the Beast.”
But rock ‘n’ roll came out swinging. Two teams went full Guns N’ Roses. One pup channeled Elvis as a “Hound Dog.” And another came out of its shell as a lobster, a nod to the B-52’s classic “Rock Lobster.” Very Key West.
On the dance floor, one team turned up the heat with a Cuban-inspired number.
Judges handed out prizes for junior entrants, pet-and-owner look-alikes, the most exotic pets and the best take on the theme.
But the showstopper? Beth Moyes and her dog, Franki. They performed a routine to “All That Jazz” and took top honors as Best in Show.
The real winners, though? The animals at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm on Stock Island. Proceeds from the Pet Masquerade help care for them.
Fantasy Fest keeps the show going through Sunday, October 25. Up next? Thursday night’s 43rd Annual Headdress Ball. And on Friday, Captain Morgan’s Masquerade March.
The grand finale? Saturday night’s Deep Eddy Vodka Fantasy Fest Parade. Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to pack Duval Street.
Because in Key West, every pet deserves a curtain call.
For a full schedule of events, visit fantasyfest.com.
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