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

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

Sail Aboard Majestic Historic Schooners Including Danger Charter’s Danger’s Prize, Danger’s Pearl, and Sarah; Sunset Sail Key West’s When and If, and The Jolly Ii Rover, Spirit Of Independence and America 2.0, and Luxury Catamaran Argo Navis.

Day and Sunset Sails, Snorkel Trips and All-Day Adventures at Sea and In The Water Aboard Danger Charters and Sunset Sail Key West Fleet Of Shallow Draft Vessels Ideal For Snorkeling, Kayaking, and Playing In The Water.

April 18,2025

8:00 Am – 9:00 Am
10th Annual Conchy Beach Cleanup With Kw Ploggers, Keep Key West Beautiful, Cr Green Ops, and Cr Air Patrol. Meet at Kw Bocce Court Parking Lot, 1801 White Street, Across From The atlantic Ocean. Free.

4:30 Pm – 6:00 Pm - Opening Ceremony and Raising Of The Colors at Mallory Square, 400 Wall St. Lighthearted Ceremony With Cr Military and Island Dignitaries at Mallory Square Celebrates The Official Start Of Our 43rd Independence Celebration. Festivities Include The Cr Pledge Of Allegiance and Battle Hymn, Conch Shell-Horn Salute. Live Music With Cr Royal Minstrel, Sir Cw Colt. Free.

7:00 Pm – Late
Late Kick-Off Party and Conch Shell Blowing Contest Hosted By Schooner Wharf Bar and Galley, Cric 2025 Party Hqs, Kw Historic Seaport, 202 William St. Party With Pirates and Island Dignitaries and Dance Under The Stars. Learn The ‘Real History’ Behind Our Secession! Visit Schoonerwharf.Com For More Info. Free (Cash Bar).

April 19,2025

8:00 Am – 1:00 Pm
3rd Annual Stock Island Earth Day Clean-Up at Bernstein Park, 6751 5th St. Clean-Up Runs All Morning – So Stop By When You Can. Vests, Pokers, and Buckets Provided. Adults Must Accompany Children For Cleanup. Sponsored By I Love Stock Island and Stock Island Association. Free

10:00am – 6:00 Pm
41st Annual Conch Republic Art and Craft Duval Street Fair Between Eaton and Greene. Purchase One-Of-A-Kind Artworks From Local Artists You Will Treasure For A Lifetime. For More Info, Visit: Sunsetcelebration.Org Free

Starting at 1:30 Pm
Conch Crawl Pub Stroll Includes Libations at 7 Historic Saloons (Including 801 Bourbon Bar, Kaya Island Eats, Hanks Hair Of The Dog, Willie T’s, Rick’s Downstairs, Mango’s and Salty Frog’s). Sponsored By Kw Trading Co., Kw First Legal Rum Distillery, Hard Truth Distilling, Mutiny Island Vodka, and Liquor Split.

Crawl Tickets Include Seven Drinks (One at Each Stop.) After Party and…A Complimentary Collectible Conch Crawl T-Shirt (While Supply Lasts.) For More Info Email: [email protected].
Early Bird Advanced Tickets Available Online. Rain Or Shine. Proceeds Benefit Tree Institute, Cr Cia (Shhhh! Cuties In Action) and Flagship Wolf Preservation Society.

2:00 Pm – 6:00 Pm
43rd Annual Cr Drag Races On Duval at Bourbon Street Pub, 724 Duval St. Don Your High Heels and Best Frock and Enter… Or Cheer On The Hottest Drag Queens As They Go Heel To Heel For A Series Of Races and Obstacle Courses. For More Info, Call: 305 747 0343. Free. Sign Up at Event Only.

April 20,2025

10:00 Am – 2:00 Pm
Kw Arstisan Market-Easter Edition at Higgs Beach, B1801 White St. Shop Local Artists and Specialty Foods. Enjoy Live Music and Easter Egg Hunt. For More Info, Visit Facebook.Com/Keywestartisanmarket Free.

High Noon 12:00 Pm
Cow Key Bridge Hop Bovines and Bunnies Zero K, Pre-Race Registration Party Starts at 10am. Awards Ceremony 1:30 – 3:30pm at Kw Power Squadron, 5205 College Road. Proceeds Benefit Mcso Animal Farm and Petting Zoo. Learn More About The Race and Volunteer Opportunities at Phantompress.Com/Cow Or Email Reverend Gweko at [email protected] Free

5:00 Pm – 7:30 Pm
Jazz In The Gardens, at The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St. The D’vine Wine Gallery, Set Amongst An Enchanting Tropical Garden, Is The Perfect Place To Enjoy A Glass Of Wine While Listening To Great Live Music With World Renowned Jazz Artists. For More Info, Visit: Gardenshotel.Com. Free (Cash Bar).

April 21,2025

5:00 Pm – 8:00 Pm
Conch Republic Musical Military Muster Monday and Conch-Tail Party, Kaya Island Eats, 610 Duval St. C-Rations Included. Tickets Are Available On Conchrepublic.Com. Info: [email protected].
Sponsored By Key West First Legal Rum Distillery, Eagle Brands – Budweiser, Kw Trading Co, Mutiny Island Vodka, Hard Truth Distilling and Liquor Split. Info: Email [email protected].

8:00 Pm – 9:00 Pm
Mandatory Captains’ Meeting For Cr Naval Parades at Schooner Wharf Bar, Historic Seaport, 202 William St. Show Your Conch Republic Patriotism and Enter Your Vessel In Our Cr Naval Parades On April 23 and April 25. Free (Cash Bar) Register Your Boat at Conchrepublic.Com.

April 22,2025

6:00 Pm – 10:00 Pm

Hot Havana Night Dance Party With Caribe Of Kw at Kaya Island Eats, 618 Duval St. Salsa The Night Away and Enjoy Rum Cocktails. Bid On Authentic Cuban Treasures. Win A Trip To Cuba! Enjoy Cuban Cuisine and Cigars Under The Stars.
Sponsored By The Backyard Bar at Kaya and Rent Kw Vacations. Proceeds Benefit Tree Institute Int’l. For More Info, Visit Conchrepublic.Com.
Early Bird Tickets Starting at $20 Available On Conchrepublic.Com.

April 23,2025

1:00 Pm – 2:30 Pm
"Old Man and The Sea – Return To Cuba" Director’s Cut By Mdf at Tropic Cinema 416 Eaton St. Filmed On Location In Key West, Aboard Wolf In The Florida Staits and In Cuba, Matt Dean’s Documentary Won The 2018 Kw Film Festival’s ‘Best Florida Feature Award’ and Follows Capt. Finbar On His First Visit Back To Cuba In 50 Years.

4:00 Pm – 4:30 Pm
43rd Annual Independence Day Ceremony at Mallory Square, Honors The Founding Of Our Tiny Island Nation. Join Cr Prime Minister Emeritus and Former Key West Mayor, Dennis Wardlow, Cr Speaker Of The House Paul Menta, Cr Secy Of State Cmdr James Gilleran and Others For The Cr Pledge Of Allegiance. Free

5:00 Pm – 9:00 Pm
First Sea Lord and Supreme Commander Emeritus, Adm Finbar’s Celebration Of Life at Sunset Pier, Ocean Key Resort and Spa, Zero Duval St. Join Us To Salute Finbar’s 43 Years Of Service To The Cr and Dedication To The Kw Maritime Community. Enjoy Live Music, Silent Auction, Cannon and Gun Salutes and Parade Of Sail. Party Is Free (Cash Bar)
Dinner Tickets Will Be Available at Conchrepublic.Com and Include Seating For Ceremony and Toast. For More Info, Email [email protected]

7:00 Pm – 8:00 Pm
1st Annual Conch Republic Live and Virtual Toast and Rum Salute at Sunset Pier, Ocean Key Resort and Spa Zero Duval St. Join Cr Speaker Of The House and Rum Administrator For A Toast To ‘Long Live The Conch Republic.’ Come Early and Celebrate Adm Finbar’s 43 Years Of Service To The Conch Republic. Free (Cash Bar) Want To Participate In The Toast and Can’t attend? Sign Up To Livestream The Toast and Rum Salute From Wherever You Are – at Home, Your Favorite Bar, Restaurant Or On The Beach Or On The Water. Help Us Break The World’s Record For The Largest Livestream Virtual Toast!
Sign Up $10 and Will Be Available at Conchrepublic.Com. Proceeds Benefit Flagship Wolf Restoration Efforts So She Can Continue To Offer Youth Sail Training and Humanitarian Missions Of Mercy. For More Info, Email [email protected].

April 24,2025

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)

April 25,2025

8:00 Am – 9:00 Am
Mallory Square Clean Up, 400 Wall Street. Join Members Of Kw Ploggers, Keep Key West Beautiful, Cr Green Ops, and Cr Air Patrol. Free

6:30 Pm
43rd Annual Cr Great Sea Battle Reenactment Land Forces, at Mallory Square. Join Gen Scarlett, Supreme Commander Of The Cr Military, and Members Of The Cr Army and Navy As They Prepare To Fend Off The Enemy From Shore. Free (Cash Bar)

7:00 Pm
43rd Annual Cr Independence Naval Parade In Key West Harbor, Alongside Mallory Square. Join The Parade! Register Your Vessel and Deck It Out With Colorful Conch Republic Flags and Celebrate 43 Years Of Fun-Dependence at Sea! Best Viewing at Mallory Square Sunset Celebration, Opal Resort and Marina, and Ocean Key Resort and Spa Sunset Pier. Free (Cash Bar)
Register Your Vessel In The Cr Independence Boat Parade! Boat Parade Entry Sign Up Online. Enter Your Vessel In The Parade Online, at Conchrepublic.Com.

 7:00 Pm
43rd Annual Reenactment Of The Great Sea Battle Of The Conch Republic In, Alongside and Above Key West Harbor, The Battle Is A Highlight Of Our Celebration. This Large Scale, Hilarious Harbor Battle Pits The Cr’s Military Forces (Air Force, Army, and Navy) and Cr Privateers Of All Shapes and Sizes Against Their Valiant Foe, None-Other Than A Us Coast Guard Cutter.
The Good-Natured Foes Represent The Uscg Cutter Diligence, attacked April 23, 1982, By The Schooner Western Union, The First Flagship Of The Conch Republic. The Best Free Viewing Is at Mallory Square, Opal Resort and Marina, Ocean Key Resort and Spa Sunset Pier. Free (Cash Bar)

8:00 Pm – Late
43rd Annual "Surrender Ceremony and Victory Party" at Schooner Wharf Bar, Kw Historic Seaport, 202 William St. After The Great Battle, Join The Cr Military and ‘Coasties’ For A Tongue-In-Cheek Surrender Ceremony Of The Us Coast Guard To The Cr Armed Forces – "A Farce To Be Reckoned With!" For More Info, Visit: Schoonerwharf.Com. Free (Cash Bar)

April 26,2025

1:00 Pm – 6:00 Pm
Julie Hansen Memorial Bed Races On Duval 801 Duval St. (Between Olivia and Southard.) Said To Be "The Most Fun You Can Have With Your Clothes On," This Zany Race Takes Place On Duval Between Olivia and Southard. Put Together Your Own Team and Decorate A Bed To Compete For Prizes In This Hilarious Race.

Come Early To Meet The Teams and Stroll The Crazy, Colorful Beds Competing For The ‘Blue Ribbon.’ Proceeds Benefit Key West’s Sister Season, "Locals Helping Locals." Registration Is 1-3 Pm, Race at 3 Pm, Awards Ceremony at 6 Pm. For More Info, Visit: Sisterseason.Org Register Your Float and Join The Bed Races! Sign Up Online!

7:00 Pm – 10:00 Pm
2nd Annual Ricky Jackson‘S Brawl On Duval, (Greene and Duval.) Exhibition Fighting Event, Greene and Duval. Enjoy Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling and Jiu Jistu – and Support The Kw Pal (Police athletic League.) Vip Tickets For Ringside and Balcony Seating Are Available. For Tickets and More Info, Visit: Brawlonduval.Com

7:00 Pm
"Schooner Wharf Wreckers Cup Race Series" 40th Annual Captains’ Meeting at Schooner Wharf Bar, "Official Cric 2025 Party Headquarters," Kw Historic Seaport, 202 William St. Mandatory Meeting For April 28 Race In The Sail Loft. Sign Up, Or For Info: Schoonerwharf.Com. Free (Cash Bar).

7:00 Pm
40th Annual Pirate Ball and Costume Contest at Schooner Wharf Bar, Kw Historic Seaport, 202 William St. Yo Ho Ho! and A Bottle Of Rum – It’s A Pirate’s Life For You! Witness Swashbuckling Sword Play, Enjoy Sea Shanties. Live Music, Food and Drink, For More Info, Schoonerwharf.Com. Free (Cash Bar)

April 27,2025

10:00 Am – 2:00 Pm
Key West Artisan Market – Conch Republic Edition at Higgs Beach, 1801 White St. Where The Locals Meet! Shop Local Artists, Specialty Food Vendors, and Enjoy Live Music By The Shanty Hounds. For More Info, Visit Facebook.Com/Keywestartisanmarket Free

1:00 Pm – 4:00 Pm
"Schooner Wharf Wreckers Cup Race Series" 40th Annual Race To Sand Key Lighthouse With The Schooner Wharf Wreckers Fleet. Or Enter Your Own Vessel In The Final Race Of The 2025 Season! Enjoy A Delightful Afternoon at Sea On The Waters Off Key West Aboard A Majestic Schooner, Sloop, Or Multi-Hull. This ‘All-In-Fun Race Series’ Recalls The Tradition Of The Wreckers During The 1800s. Best Viewing. For Race Start Is at Mallory Square. For More Info, Visit: Schoonerwharf.Com.

5:00 Pm – 7:30 Pm
Jazz In The Gardens, The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St., 526 Angela St. The D’vine Wine Gallery, Set Amongst An Enchanting Tropical Garden, Is The Perfect Place To Enjoy A Glass Of Wine While Listening To Great Live Music With World-Renowned Jazz Artist Scott Marischen. For More Info, Visit: Gardenshotel.Com. Free (Cash Bar).

7:00 Pm
40th Annual Schooner Wharf Wreckers Cup Race Series Awards Party and Ceremony, Kw Historic Seaport, 202 William St. View Video Of The Race While Enjoying A Bbq Dinner and Live Music With Race Participants. For More Info, Visit: Schoonerwharf.Com. Free (Cash Bar)

Date: April 18-27,2025

Location: Various Venues in Key West

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