Fantasy Fest 2023 Florida

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Fantasy Fest takes place from the 20th to 29th October 2023.

Fantasy Fest is the biggest gay event in Key West, taking place annually in October – we are not kidding when we say Fantasy Fest street festival rivals New Orleans Mardi Gras and Mardi Gras in Sydney in terms of debauchery and pleasure. A ten-day extravaganza that includes a parade, balls, costume competitions + parties, AIDS fundraisers, drag queen contests, body painting, pet parades and plenty of alcohol. The Headdress Ball is the ultimate gay event of the annual Fantasyfest and is absolutely not to be missed.

Fantasy Fest Street Fair
The Fantasy Fest Street Fair is now the Fantasy Market at the Truman Waterfront Park. Oh, yes! Join your fellow revellers Friday, October 27 from 10am to 5pm for lots of great shopping, original local art, costumes & accessories, fun entertainment and of course serious eats & drinks.
All ages, pet friendly event.

Parade
Captain Morgan Masquerade March
27 October @ 17:30
Join the hugely popular Fantasy Fest tradition, known as the locals’ parade, highlighting costumes, creativity and community.
The Captain Morgan Masquerade March is a grown-up moving cocktail & dance party that begins at Truman Avenue and Frances Street. This moving mosaic of costumed revellers strut their wacky costumes on a route that winds its way north to Fleming Street, stopping at participating guest houses, which – while supplies last – hand out complimentary beverages. When you have made your way through Old Town to Duval St. don’t worry, the party isn’t over! Keep on partying at The Green Parrot after March party, where you will listen to the sounds of Experimento; 601 Whitehead St.

Bud Light Fantasy Fest Parade
28 October @ 19:00
Each year, the Bud Light Fantasy Fest Parade winds through the world-famous Duval Street from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. The parade is a splendid moving party with festive floats, wild walking groups, bicycle brigades, and even human-powered kinetic machines that entertain tens of thousands spectators in the premier Fantasy Fest event.