| Pirates, Pundits and Political Party Animals - Captain Morgan Fantasy Fest Parade |
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| October 21, 2008 |
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The highlight of Key West’s annual costuming and masking celebration, the lavish parade falls just 10 days before America’s presidential election. So in salute to the election fever gripping the nation, organizers themed the 2008 festival “Pirates, Pundits and Political Party Animals” — and anticipate that many of the parade’s float and costume entries will spoof the campaign.
Nothing has ever been too outrageous for this parade. The flamboyant procession typically includes more than 50 decorated and motorized floats -- many of them towering two stories high and featuring music, light shows and oversized moving parts. Accompanying them will be Caribbean bands, marching groups and street dancers garbed in extravagant sequined and feathered costumes.
Pre-parade activities, which begin at noon, will include costume and mask vendors, food and drink, spirited live entertainment and costumed merrymakers galore.
At 7 p.m., the parade will begin at the intersection of Southard and Whitehead streets. For a complete festival schedule, visit www.fantasyfest.net.
Have fun for me, and live it to the fullest!
 Ciao...
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| An ensemble enacting a takeoff on the classic movie. |
| Credit: Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau |
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01/13/2011
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