Calling Conch Republic Patriots, Pirates and Partiers – Declare Your FUN-dependence! Head to Key West’s 43rd Annual Conch Republic Independence Celebration 2025.

Conch Republic Days 2025 celebrates Key West’s One Human Family and the diversity of its Conch-stituents dedicated to bringing

Humor, Peace and Respect to the world!

Schedule of events

10:00 Am – 9:00 Pm Cric 2025 Hq and Welcome Center at The Key West Historic Seaport, Foot Of Elizabeth and Greene.

1:00 Pm – 2:30 Pm
"Cuba Reframed – The Power Of Connection" Presented By Peacevision and Dreamtime Entertainment at Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St. Filmed On Location In Key West, Aboard Wolf In The Florida Staits and In Cuba, Follows Wolf Crew On Their 2019 Trip To Cuba and Provides Insight Into and Share The Perspective Of The People Who Inhabit The Eighth Largest Island Nation In The World Today. Free

2:00 Pm – 7:00 Pm
Truman Waterfront Farmers Market – Conch Republic Edition at Truman Waterfront Park Foot Of Southard St. Kw’s Farmer’s Market Offers Fresh Produce, Specialty Foods, and Unique Handmade Arts and Crafts. Info: Visit: Facebook.Com/Kwfarmersmarket Free

5:30 Pm – 7:00 Pm
Parade Pre-Party and Cr Military Commissioning Ceremony, at Mansion By The Sea’s Seaside Café, 1400 Duval St. Join Us To Celebrate 43 Years Of Fun-Dependence, and Mingle With Admirals, Generals, Pirates and Parade Participants. Enjoy Live Music and Celebratory Libations With A Spectacular Ocean View. Sponsored By The Mansion On The Sea and Seaside Café. Hosted By Conch Republic Military Forces and Secretary Of Defense. For More Info, Visit: Conchrepublic.Com. Free (Cash Bar)

8:00 Pm – 9:00 Pm
43rd Annual World’s Looooongest Parade On Duval – From The atlantic Ocean To The Gulf Of Mexico. This World-Famous, Quirky, and Colorful Parade Celebrates Conch Republic Independence. Come Early and Meet Parade Participants and Their Unique and Quirky Modes Of Transport. Free. Register Your Float, Marching Unit, Or Vehicle and Join The Parade! Parade Entry Forms Are Available Online.

9:00 Pm – Late
Parade After-Party and Awards Ceremony, at Schooner Wharf Bar, Kw Historic Seaport, 202 William St. Dance To Great Live Music Under The Stars, Mingle With Conch Republic Vips, Cr Military Brass, Pirates and Patriots. Parade Prizes For Best "Conch-Cept," Most Original and Most Creative Parade Entries. For Info, Visit Schoonerwharf.Com. Free (Cash Bar)