It's that time of year again!!! Fantasy Fest!!! The first indication of this event is the increased traffic that takes the liberty of observing 30 MPH speed limit signs and then going half that speed. The second clue that Fantasy Fest is about to start is the little electric cars that make U-Turns on South Roosevelt cutting across 4 lanes of traffic with out signaling or checking for oncoming traffic. But it wasn't until just now, as I sit at the front desk of my Coldwell Banker office on White St. that I saw two kids skateboarding with Spiderman masks, two gay men having a rift in our parking lot and a van drive by that had "Hell Awaits Sinners!" written on the side.
Drunken debauchery awaits us all, we just need to get down to Duval St. Fantasy Fest, for those that don't know, is our little island's version of Mardi Gras. Clothing is optional, costumes are plentiful and almost everyone is here for one reason - to have a good time! The event goes on for seven days with different themed parties held around the island. My favorites are the "Green Party" at Finnigan's Wake, "Red Party" at the Flying Monkey Bar and the Captain Morgan parade that stretches a mile and a half around Duval St. and down White Head. I'd like to post a video here but it'll be offensive so just go to YouTube and lookup Fantasy Fest. This year's theme is "Habitat for Insanity" which suits us locals just right. We are all a little insane - that happens when living on a 2x4 mile island.
We're going to try a new event this year. The first ever "Zombie Bike Ride." What an awesome way to start Fantasy Fest 2010! I'm not going to over do the costume because when riding a bicycle, it's best to not have things dangling that could get caught in the moving wheels and gears. I did a little maintenance this morning on our bicycles - filled tires with air, affixed cup holders, placed a boom box in the front basket and now I'm putting together a Zombie-Play list. Actually, I'm creating a Zombie radio station on pandora that I'll play from my iPhone through the boom box. ReCycle Bike Shop is putting this operation together and the party starts at 4PM in their parking lot. They've hired face painters to help zombify us. How cool is that? Can't wait to get some really cool pictures.
