Cosmic creators, float fabricators and costuming artists – it’s time to fill out and submit your 2024 Bud Light Fantasy Fest Parade entry forms and prepare to put your ingenuity on display in this year’s “It’s a ’90s NEON Cosmic Carnival!”-themed parade down Duval Street, set to take place Saturday, Oct. 26, in Key West.
The parade is open to entries large and small: walking groups, floats, 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. Entry fees are waived for Monroe County residents who submit their parade applications on or before Aug. 30, and discounted 50% for those who apply before Sept. 20. Non-residents who register no later than Sept. 20 get a 25% discount. Final deadline to apply is Oct. 14.Fantasy Fest 2024 is presented in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council and We’ve Got the Keys. More information and the parade application are at FantasyFest.com/Parade.
