Fantasy Fest, Block party in the USA
Fantasy Fest is a 10-day street party held in Key West, Florida, spanning multiple blocks of the downtown area. The event features nightly parades, masquerade balls, and costume competitions with rotating themes throughout the festival.
The festival began in 1979 as a local event and grew into one of the largest costume celebrations in America. Over the decades, it evolved from a small street gathering into a multinational event drawing visitors worldwide.
Fantasy Fest features parades, masquerades, and costumes inspired by various themes.
Book accommodations and transportation well in advance, as the festival draws large crowds and the island fills up quickly. Wear comfortable shoes since you will spend most of your time walking through busy streets.
The festival concludes with a large parade that draws tens of thousands and fills the streets with music and color. Many participants spend months crafting elaborate costumes to showcase individual art performances.
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