KISS took over the streets of Key West Friday night. So did Freddie Mercury. And a few thousand of their closest friends. It was all part of Captain Morgan’s Masquerade March, where the costumes were outrageous, the music was loud and nobody missed a beat.
Known as the “locals’ parade,” this Fantasy Fest favorite turned the streets of Old Town Key West into one giant moving costume party. And this crowd came dressed to impress!
With this year’s theme, “Musical Icons and Iconic Musicals,” there was no shortage of star power. ’80s girl band the Go-Go’s brought a little flair. And a Devo-inspired DJ kept the new wave rolling along. Even the mixtape made a comeback, with one group sporting giant cassette tapes on their heads.
Along the parade route, local guest houses kept the island hospitality flowing with refreshments and plenty of encouragement. The spectators? They were practically part of the show.
The march eventually rolled into the Fantasy Fest Street Fair, where the party was far from over. And the grand finale? That’s still to come.
Saturday night’s Deep Eddy Vodka Fantasy Fest Parade is expected to draw tens of thousands of spectators to Duval Street. The 10-day Fantasy Fest celebration wraps up Sunday, October 25.
For more information, visit fantasyfest.com.
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