Why were unicorns chasing cars on the Key Peninsula? Here’s what we know about the herd
Key Peninsula residents received a magical visit the other weekend.
A group of unicorns — humans in inflatable unicorn suits — was seen galloping through Key Peninsula streets on Sunday, Sept. 24.
Members of a Key Peninsula Facebook group reported seeing them off Bayview Loop near Vaughn.
Photos and videos show them chasing after cars.
The unicorns also traveled to Madrona Cafe in Key Center to bring some cheer to the owners.
After discovering one of the owners of the cafe was in the hospital for hip surgery, the unicorns stopped by the business to say hello and drop off flowers, the owner of the unicorn herd told the Gateway Monday, Sept. 25.
“I knew when they came in they needed a good smoothie, full of greens and berries,” Sarah Anderson, co-owner of Madrona Cafe told the Gateway. “After they polished those off, my husband Bryant made them all coffee. They proceeded to make a huge mess in the dining area, and started galloping around the front parking lot. I guess they should have stuck with hot cocoa. Lesson learned.”
The owner of the unicorns and the unicorn herd itself don’t want to identify themselves publicly at this time, they told the Gateway. They plan to visit other local businesses and upcoming events.
The herd consists of six unicorns, the owner said.
“It’s all about spreading positivity,” she told the Gateway. “My plan was to buy a few costumes and recruit friends to bring some cheer to our community. We’ll have random sightings at local businesses to bring awareness and support to them. We will also be engaging in very Pacific Northwest activities to bolster the pride of living in our area, such as paddle boarding.”
This story was originally published October 1, 2023 at 5:00 AM.
