Robert the Doll Ready to Haunt Fantasy Fest Parade

What do you get when you mix Robert the doll, AKA the world's most haunted doll, with Key West’s wildest party? You get this year's Fantasy Fest, and it's about to get a lot weirder in 2024. The Bud Light Fantasy Fest Parade is set to go down on Saturday, October 26, with David L. Sloan and his creepy sidekick, Robert the Doll, leading the charge as Grand Marshals. This ain't just some regular old parade. Sloan, who’s an author, paranormal investigator, and all-around spook specialist, is ready to bring the weird energy. And Robert? Well, this 100-year-old haunted doll from the Fort East Martello Museum has its own creepy reputation.

Back in the 90s, Sloan did some digging into Robert’s history and found out that there might be a cosmic portal linked to the doll. Apparently, something was unleashed. As in something cursed. Fast-forward to 2024, and Sloan’s plan is to reverse that curse by throwing the city into a full-blown 90s Neon Cosmic Carnival. Expect dancing dolls, neon lights, and some truly otherworldly vibes. I mean, what could go wrong?

Now hear me out… Weird things may happen. And not painted up nakedness. What if the parade floats stop working, the music cuts out, or a bunch of people mysteriously trip and fall? Will Robert be to blame? That doll supposedly messes with people who disrespect him, and parades can get rowdy. You know there’s gonna be at least one person in the crowd talking trash, probably after a few too many drinks. Next thing you know, balloons are popping by themselves, and people are blaming Robert the doll. Things could get a little crazy.

Then again, maybe Robert the Doll SHOULD host the parade. Look, parades are all about getting attention, right? You throw Robert the doll up there on a float, and you’ve got the most talked about parade in history. People love weird stuff. It's like putting a superstar on a float. And, hey, if you show him a little respect (maybe wave politely, don’t disrespect him), it could all go down just fine.

Now, Fantasy Fest is always an insane, 10-day party, but this year’s “90s Neon Cosmic Carnival” theme is taking it to a new level. If you’ve never been, this is the one to check out. Imagine an entire island partying while trying to fix a cosmic curse. You might even catch a glimpse of Robert the doll opening up that portal. Just make sure you don’t mess with the creepy little guy. This is his party now. You can get all the info you need on the festivities over at fantasyfest.com.