A group costumed as neon-colored space aliens promenades through Old Town in Key West, Fla., during the Fantasy Fest Masquerade March held Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Attracting thousands of revelers, the late-afternoon procession was a highlight of the island city's 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking celebration. The festival is themed “It’s a 90s Neon Cosmic Carnival!” and continues through Sunday, Oct. 27. (Carol Tedesco, FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Carol Tedesco/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO))
KEY WEST, Fla. – The Fantasy Fest’s “It’s a 90s Neon Cosmic Carnival!” march was on Friday in Key West.
Andy Newman and Carol Shaughnessy, of the Florida Keys News Bureau, were there to capture all the free-spirited action. They reported the standouts included “silver-suited spacemen,” “riders on a mobile roller coaster,” and “green-skinned interplanetary visitors.”
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They expect some 60,000 will attend the downtown parade on Saturday night with large-scale motorized floats.
Revelers walk down Fleming Street in Key West, Fla., during the Fantasy Fest Masquerade March staged Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Attracting thousands of participants, the late-afternoon procession was a highlight of the island city's 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking celebration. The festival is themed “It’s a 90s Neon Cosmic Carnival!” and continues through Sunday, Oct. 27. (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO))Space aliens proceed down Fleming Street in Key West, Fla., during the Fantasy Fest Masquerade March staged Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Attracting thousands of revelers, the late-afternoon procession was a highlight of the island city's 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking celebration. The festival is themed “It’s a 90s Neon Cosmic Carnival!” and continues through Sunday, Oct. 27. (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO))Elizabeth Love portrays the late fitness guru Richard Simmons during the Fantasy Fest Masquerade March held Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in the historic Old Town section of Key West, Fla. Attracting thousands of participants, the march was a highlight of the island city's 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking extravaganza. The festival is themed “It’s a 90s Neon Cosmic Carnival!” and continues through Sunday, Oct. 27. (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO))A costumed reveler participates in the Fantasy Fest Masquerade March held Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Key West, Fla. Attracting thousands of marchers, the late-afternoon procession was a highlight of the island city's 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking celebration. The festival is themed “It’s a 90s Neon Cosmic Carnival!” and continues through Sunday, Oct. 27. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO) (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO))Revelers enjoy the Fantasy Fest Masquerade March held Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Key West, Fla. Attracting thousands of strolling participants, the late-afternoon procession was a highlight of the island city's 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking celebration. The festival is themed “It’s a 90s Neon Cosmic Carnival!” and continues through Sunday, Oct. 27. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO) (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO))Costumed revelers proceed down Fleming Street in Key West, Fla., during the Fantasy Fest Masquerade March staged Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Attracting thousands of participants, the late-afternoon procession was a highlight of the island city's 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking celebration. The festival is themed “It’s a 90s Neon Cosmic Carnival!” and continues through Sunday, Oct. 27. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO) (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO))
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