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Participants in the Fantasy Fest Parade, costumed as manta rays, move down Duval Street in Key West, Fla., during the Captain Morgan Fantasy Fest Parade Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. The nighttime event, that attracted more than 50,000 spectators, was a highlight of Key West's 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking festival themed "Aquatic Afrolic." FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau)

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Revelers slide on a water park-themed float during the Fantasy Fest Parade in Key West, Fla. Theme for the 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking festival, that ends Sunday, Oct. 30, is "Aquatic Afrolic." The parade attracted more than 50,000 revelers, officials said. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Rob O'Neal/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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Terry Bollea, right, also known as Hulk Hogan, and his wife Jennifer, left, ride a float at the Captain Morgan Fantasy Fest Parade in Key West, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. The nighttime extravaganza was a highlight of the island city's annual 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking festival that concludes Sunday, Oct. 30. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau)

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"Creatures from the deep" proceed down Duval Street in Key West, Fla., during the Captain Morgan Fantasy Fest Parade Saturday, Oct 29, 2011. The nighttime event, that attracted more than 50,000 spectators, was a highlight of Key West's 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking festival themed "Aquatic Afrolic." FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau)

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Revelers costumed as lobsters ride a float during the Fantasy Fest Parade in Key West, Fla. The nighttime event was a highlight of the island city's annual 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking festival that is themed "Aquatic Afrolic" and concludes Sunday, Oct. 30. (AP Photo/Florida Keys News Bureau, Rob O'Neal)

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Captain Morgan Fantasy Fest Parade participants costumed as lionfish proceed down Duval Street in Key West, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. The evening event attracted more than 50,000 spectators and was a highlight of Key West's 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking festival that ends Sunday, Oct. 30. The festival is themed "Aquatic Afrolic." FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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Revelers wrapped in the tentacles of a purple octopus make their way down Duval Street in Key West, Fla., during the Captain Morgan Fantasy Fest Parade. The nighttime event, that attracted more than 50,000 spectators, was a highlight of Key West's 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking festival themed "Aquatic Afrolic." FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau)

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Revelers costumed as jellyfish escort the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West float carrying "King Neptune" down Duval Street Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, in Key West, Fla., during the Captain Morgan Fantasy Fest Parade. The nighttime event, that attracted more than 50,000 spectators, was a highlight of Key West's Fantasy Fest costuming and masking festival themed "Aquatic Afrolic." The 10-day extravaganza ends Sunday, Oct. 30. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau)

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Costumed revelers, portraying a stone crab trap and its marker buoys, walk in the Fantasy Fest Masquerade March Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in Key West, Fla. The annual 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking festival, that ends Sunday, Oct. 30, is themed Aquatic Afrolic. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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Costumed revelers participate in the Fantasy Fest Masquerade March Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in Key West, Fla. The annual 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking festival, that ends Sunday, Oct. 30, is themed Aquatic Afrolic. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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A woman, escorted by "jellyfish," spoofs marathon swimmer Diana Nyad's recent failed attempts to swim from Cuba to Florida during the Fantasy Fest Masquerade March Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in Key West, Fla. The 10-day Fantasy Fest masking and costuming celebration is known for its offbeat humor. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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Costumed revelers participate in the Fantasy Fest Masquerade March Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in Key West, Fla. The annual 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking festival, that ends Oct. 30, is to be highlighted by a Saturday, Oct. 29, parade down Duval Street, Key West's main drag. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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The Florida Keys News Bureau, the Key West Sea Serpent and its creators proceed down a Key West, Fla., street in the Fantasy Fest Masquerade March Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. The event attracted thousands of garbed revelers and was a facet of the annual 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking festival set to end Sunday, Oct. 30. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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Two Fantasy Fest revelers garbed as giant groupers subscribing to the costuming and masking festival's "Aquatic Afrolic" theme, participate in the Masquerade March Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in Key West, Fla. Key West's annual 10-day Fantasy Fest, that features some 50 different events, is to end Sunday, Oct. 30. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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In Fantasy Fest revelers subscribing to the festival's "Aquatic Afrolic" theme walk in the Masquerade March Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in Key West, Fla. The subtropicl island's annual 10-day Fantasy Fest, that features some 50 different costuming and masking events, is to end Sunday, Oct. 30. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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Thousands of garbed revelers participate in the Fantasy Fest Masquerade March Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in Key West, Fla. The annual 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking festival, that ends Sunday, Oct. 30, is to be highlighted by a Saturday, Oct. 29, parade down Duval Street, Key West's main drag. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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Daniel Bitnar moves on stage during the Pier House Pretenders in Paradise costume competition Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in Key West, Fla. Bitnar won the individual amateur division with his "Poseidon God of the Seas" creation. The contest was one of about 50 events during Key West's 10-day Fantasy Fest masking and costuming celebration set to conclude Sunday, Oct. 30. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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Sharon Moore, left, and her friends work their "Octopi of the Key West Lagoon" creation during the Pier House Pretenders in Paradise costume contest Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in Key West, Fla. Fabricated of painted bed linens and PVC piping, the entry won the Group Amateur division of the competition staged as a facet of Key West's 10-day Fantasy Fest festival. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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Greg Donlon walks in his "Aquaman" garb following the end of the Pier House Pretenders in Paradise costume contest Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in Key West, Fla. Donlon fabricated the four-sided aquarium at his Taylorsville, Ky., home and transported it and the live fish to Key West. The event was a facet of the 10-day Fantasy Fest celebration set to end Sunday, Oct. 30. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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Susann D'Antonio, left, and her husband Bobby, showcase their "Neptune's Reef" winning entry during the Pier House Pretenders in Paradise Costume Competition Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in Key West, Fla. The contest was one of about 50 events during Key West's annual 10-day Fantasy Fest masking and costuming celebration set to end Sunday, Oct. 30. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)

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