The Key West Police Department on Oct. 19 issued the following reminders for Fantasy Fest revelers:
- Public nudity is absolutely prohibited in Key West.
- Body paint may not be applied in public. It must be applied in an enclosed area, out of the public view.
- Fantasy Zone: Lower Duval Street to Truman Avenue and the streets that cross it. Those cross streets are only considered part of the Fantasy Zone between Whitehead and Simonton streets.
- Backpacks and coolers are strongly discouraged in the Fantasy Zone. If you do bring them, a law enforcement officer may ask to search it.
- Masquerade March: On Friday, Oct. 23, the Masquerade March leaves Frances Street at Petronia at 5 p.m. The cemetery will be closed starting at noon on Friday to respect families and avoid inappropriate photos. A second starting point is at White and Fleming streets. The march route meanders through Old Town and ends up on Duval Street. The streets are not closed along these routes, so motorists will experience delays and are advised to take alternate routes. Revelers are reminded that nudity is absolutely prohibited during this event.
- Street closures: To accommodate the many street activities during the festival, several areas are closed during the week. Duval Street will be closed to accommodate the street fair and the parade on Saturday, Oct. 24.
- The Truman Waterfront Park Splash Pad will be closed Saturday, Oct. 24 to accommodate the Fantasy Fest Parade lineup. It will reopen on Sunday.
Fantasy Fest has a tradition of being a fun and peaceful party, and the Key West Police Department is looking forward to continuing that tradition. We will have extra officers on duty. In addition, other members of the law enforcement community, including the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol, FBI, Florida Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Orange County Mounted Unit, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the Navy will be on hand to help ensure a safe event.
