Fantasy Fest, Wednesday, October 24, 2018, Key West, FL
A few of today's events: Disco at Duval Central, Tarzan 'n Jane at the Green Room, Pet Masquerade (furry, feathery or slithery pets, proceeds to the Lower Keys Friends of Animals) at Truman Waterfront Park , Cheraoke (yes, THAT Cher) at the Gates Hotel, Performance Art by local talents at The Customs House, Dance Party at the Sunset Pier Mallory Square, Blue Party at Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar, Homemade Bikini Contest at Smokin' Tuna Saloon, Fogarty's Red Party, Sex Bull Riding Contest (at Cowboy Bill's of course), ABC Party at Sandbar Sports Bar.
No way anyone can defy Newton's Laws of Physics and take in all of these. Park yourself on a good observation post and chances are you'll see people coming or going to most of these events.
Red Party, Green Party, Blue Party? They've got it covered...well,mostly covered.
Promenading up and down Duval Street is a must do - and a must see!
Fun for spectators, fun for strollers in the limelight.
Whether you quietly observe or wear out your phone, it's all good.
The unofficial costume? A smile.
Everyone in a festive mood...
to pose for anyone who asks.
Amigos across from Captain Tony's Saloon is one of the best places to watch the goings on.
Rick's, Angelina's, Dirty Harry's... busy places.
Chilling and spectating; several blocks between Eaton Street and Front Street near Mallory Square are closed to traffic...a hot rod gets attention on Duval Street.
Pow wows and photo opps
YES...Cher!
A photographer all the way from Las Vegas and I have been wandering up Duval Street taking some of the same scenes of the same people. "Check out these folks who just walked by, you don’t want to miss that!" His smiling, good-natured companion? “We have been together since 1975 but she doesn’t think she knows me well enough yet to get official!“
Where to go next? Business in the miniscule sunglasses boutique is slow.
Ahoy there! The Captain Morgan float makes a nightly cruise up Duval Street.
Smile for the camera? Sure!
Caroline's, one of the best spots for food on Duval Street; How often do your fellow diners not dress for dinner?
Don't worry, the parades of people will still be there when you return to stroll down the street.
If you have a red Ts-hirt and some makeup, you're good to go. Whether you costume or get body painted or just wear your T-shirt and tennies, this is all about having an intention to have a good time; even an Easter Bunny makes the scene.
Pause to reorganize; then get rolling again.
Bazoombas on parade!
The games people play, checking our the scene.
Top hatted and topless,,,
Heading home?
Photos by Paul A. Tamburello, Jr.
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