Fantasy Fest

Fantasy Fest was initiated in 1979 by Bill Conkle, Tony Falcone, Joe Liszka and Frank Romano to attract tourists during the slow season.

[4] [non-primary source needed] The highlight of Fantasy Fest is its parade featuring humorous floats, including one carrying the annually elected Conch King and Queen.

[1][5] In October 2005, the event was postponed because of devastation wrought on the island by Hurricane Wilma; instead of being held at its usual time close to Halloween, it was moved to December and celebrated just before Christmas.

[1]The King and Queen of Fantasy Fest are annual titles bestowed at the Coronation Ball, a fundraiser for a community AIDS care service, that marks the official beginning of the event.

Their Royal Court is subsequently composed of fellow Candidates who didn't raise as much, but are still honored with the titles of Duke and Duchess (and, one rare instance, Prince and Princess).

A float during the 2007 Fantasy Fest parade, the culminating event of the week-long event. In the background is the La Concha.
Schoolgirl uniform fetishism : A topless woman wearing pasties at Fantasy Fest
Body painting and public display of affection at Fantasy Fest, 2012