Erin Stover

Erin gets to flex her creative muscle as Artistic Director of the Studios of Key West but has also completed a graduate degree at Harvard, served as a National Park Service Search and Rescue volunteer, visited all 50 states, rescued a 300lb sea turtle, nabbed the title of Key West Ms. Gay Pride, and gotten involved with Special Olympics. She says yes to pretty much everything. Luckily her wife, daughter and crazed terrier put up with this.

A small parade started Key West’s 10-day parade — nearly 50 years ago

If you lived in Key West in 1979 and were in town in October, that meant a couple things. One, you couldn’t afford to...

Lose yourself in Key West’s legendary ‘Locals’ Parade’ during Fantasy Fest

Fantasy Fest’s Masquerade March, affectionately known as the Locals’ Parade, takes place Friday, Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m., and is arguably the fan favorite,...

Before Fantasy Fest, there was Goombay

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Fantasy Fest exclusive: Headdress Ball & Pretenders in Paradise elevates the fantasy

Fantasy Fest kicks off In less than a month with one of the island’s splashiest, most glitter-fueled evenings. Every night in Key West is...

Exclusive Fantasy Fest Feature: Check out the new additions to this year’s fest

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