Key West Fantasy Fest Call for Extraordinary Artists and Float Fabricators

Extraordinary artists, colorful creators, sashayers, strollers, and rollers – it’s time to fill out and submit your 2023 Bud Light Fantasy Fest Parade entry forms and prepare to put your genius on display in this year’s “Uniforms and Unicorns – 200 years of Sailing into Fantasy” themed parade down Duval Street, set to take place Saturday, October 28, in Key West, Florida.

The world-famous parade is open to entries large and small, from fabulous floats, wild walking groups, bicycle brigades, and even human-powered kinetic machines. Cash prizes totaling $20,000 will be awarded in categories including “Best Interpretation of Theme,” “Best in Entertainment,” “Best in Costume,” “Best Overall,” “Best Walking Group,” “Best Bike,” “Green Parrot Best Live Music Award,” and “Directors Choice.” Some just-for-locals love means that entry fees are completely waived for Monroe County residents who submit their parade applications by September 8, and discounted 50% for those who apply no later than September 15. Non-Monroe County residents who register no later than September 15 get a 25% discount. Final deadline to apply is October 14.

Fantasy Fest 2023 is presented in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council and We’ve Got the Keys. For complete information and to fill out a Parade application form, visit www.FantasyFest.com/Parade.