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Hemingway Days Return to Key West
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White-bearded "Papas" take over Old Town July 23-27, wooden bulls charge through the streets, and the legacy of a literary giant comes vividly to life – it must be Hemingway Days in Key West! This quirky, colorful festival pays tribute to Ernest Hemingway’s larger-than-life spirit and his years living in Key West.
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