The November winds are starting up, bringing cool air and lots of parrots! 'Parrot Heads' from all over the US and Cananda make their way down to our little tropical isle to join in on the 20th annual 'Meeting of the Minds' Parrot Head Convention. The convention is ostensibly to enjoy and celebrate Jimmy Buffet, his creativity and island music. But truly the power is in the essence of his words and the stories and life styles he sings about. His stories tell the true magic of Key West, the reason people love to visit and the reason people never leave. He tells of the people that escape from the reality of the 'real world' and find their place here, people that could fit in no where else. He tells of modern day pirates and people who have suddenly discovered that living in the moment is what life is all about. Songs of cold margaritas in open air bars, songs of broken hearts and lost youth. Jimmy Buffet may come to visit the island that inspired him to write his best songs, every year there is rumor that he will show up. Either way the Parrot Heads will come and celebrate life, living in the moment and the island of Key West. Of course icy Margaritas are in the picture too. Although most of the events are closed off to the non-parrot heads among us, you cant help but enjoy seeing the droves of seemingly 'normal' beings with big parrot headdresses on. Also, great music will be featured at numerous popular bars. 'If they weren't all crazy they would go insane'
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