Key West's answer to Mardi Gras started in 1979 as a scrappy idea to fill hotel rooms in the off-season and grew into ten days of body paint, elaborate handmade floats, and a genuinely anything-goes parade down Duval Street. It's proudly, unapologetically grown-up - not a family event - and the island economy basically runs on it every October.
| Dates | Oct 16–25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| When | mid-to-late October, 10 days |
| Frequency | annual |
| Price Range | free street events; ticketed parties from ~$150 |
| Country | USA |
| Vibes | Quirky Local Music Festival |
| Location | Key West, Florida |
| Website | Available on upgraded listings — upgrade this listing |
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