It started on a whim and has grown to become one of the most enjoyed aspects of Fantasy Fest week, surpassing I dare say the Locals Parade which has been taken over by non-locals.
The bike ride attracts thousands, so many its original start point on Stock Island at Recycle Bicycles got too messy with traffic. Nowadays it starts around 2 pm at the East Martello Tower and sets off down South Roosevelt at six pm (when I am safely at work).
The Zombie Bike Ride is about bicycles and costumes and fun and noy nudity and not even much drunkenness anymore.
Joking aside, for lots of people this is a family affair:
Everyone is out to be seen:
And not necessarily as a zombie...
And modern zombies that do show up are equipped with all mod cons, modern conveniences like cell phones:
There are subtle reminders of Irma everywhere, churned up ground, producing mud ina town that by and large is all cleaned up:
Law enforcement on hand to lead the parade:
4 comments:
I noticed the county (PD) rides BMWs whilst the city hops on a Harley.
i want to thank you again one more time, for sharing the things that happen in Key West. Up here in the frozen north, things are not as laid back as they are. Too much drama. But your time and effort to post these pictures is very much appreciated. I look forward to seeing your posts every day. Thank You :-) Mike and Arlene, Somerset NJ
Monroe County Sheriff’s patrol 100 miles KWPD only 4. Maybe that has something to do with it? I dunno. Contracts perhaps.
Glad to post. Even for people on New Jersey. On the subject check out Jack Riepe’s books about the Garden state where he grew up. Riding a motorcycle and chasing women.
Good point. In light of 4 miles by 2 miles, I wonder if any municipalities use large scooters like the Honda Silver Wing to patrol with? If you never left KW would you ever need more power or speed? That way you'd have an auto-trans instead of putting it in neutral or holding the clutch in.
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