Calling Conch Republic Patriots, Pirates and Partiers - Declare Your Fun-dependence! Head to Key West’s 42nd Annual Conch Republic Days 2024.

Conch Republic Days 2024 Celebrates Key West’s One Human Family and the Diversity of Its Conch-stituents Dedicated to Bringing Humor, Peace and Respect to the World!

Race World Offshore, LLC is the Premier Offshore Racing Series Sanctioning Body for Professional Offshore Boat Racing. Join Us April 25-28th, 2024 for the 2nd Annual 7 Mile Offshore Grand Prix!

Schedule:

Daily

2:00pm - 9:00pm Cric 2024 Hq & Welcome Center at the Key West Historic Seaport, Foot of Elizabeth & Greene. The Place to Visit to Pick Up Your “official Conch Republic” Citizen Passports, Souvenirs, Merchandise, Event Tickets, and Complimentary Cric 2024 Program Guide.

April 19th

8:00am - 9:00am

Conchy Beach Cleanup Across From Salute! On the Beach, 1000 Atlantic Blvd. Sponsored by the Cr Green Ops & Key West Ploggers and Help Keep the Conch Republic Beautiful! For More Info, Visit Cityofkeywest-fl.gov or Dm Plogging in the Keys.

Admission: Free

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Opening Ceremony & Raising of the Colors at Mallory Square, 400 Wall St. This Light-hearted Ceremony Celebrates the 42nd Anniversary of Our Independence. Ceremony Includes the Cr Pledge of Allegiance, Battle Hymn & Conch Shell-horn Salute.

Admission: Free

7:00pm - Late

Kick-off Party & Conch Shell Blowing Contest Hosted by Schooner Wharf Bar & Galley, “official Cric 2024 Party Headquarters,” 202 William St., Historic Seaport. Party With Pirates & Island Dignitaries. Learn the ‘real History’ Behind Our Secession! For More Info, Visit: Schoonerwharf.com.

Admission: Free

April 20th

8:00am - 1:00pm

2nd Annual Stock Island Earth Day Clean-up Meet at Bernstein Park, 6751 5th Street. Join This Community Clean-up in Honor of Earth Day! Clean-up Runs All Morning - So Stop by When You Can. Vests, Pokers, and Buckets. Adults Must Accompany Children for Clean-up. Sponsored by Conch Republic Independence Celebration 2024, I Love Stock Island & Stock Island Assn.

Admission: Free

10:00am - 3:00pm

Ocean Fest at Truman Waterfront Park Foot of Southard St. Underwater and Outdoor Enthusiasts, Eco Travelers and Families Are Encouraged to Celebrate the Marine Environment at Mote’s Ocean Fest: a Community Celebration. Meet Scientists and Visit With Conservationist, and Organizations From Around Florida. Benefit for Mote Marine Laboratory’s Coral Reef Restoration and Research Programs.

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Conch Crawl in Old Town Key West Enjoy a Libation at Seven Different Storied Saloons: 801 Bourbon Bar, Mangoes, Kaya Island Eats, Willie Ts, Hank’s Hair of the Dog, Rick’s Downstairs, and Salty Frog’s Bar & Grill, Sponsored by Key West Trading Company, Key West First Legal Rum Distillery, Mutiny Vodka and Hard Truth Distilling.

The Fun Continues at Salty Frog’s Bar & Grill Conch Crawl After Party With Live Music, Giveaways and Food Specials (4pm-7pm.)

2:00pm - 6:00pm

40th Annual Cr Drag Races on Duval at Bourbon Street Pub, 724 Duval St. Don Your High Heels & Best Frock and Enter… or Cheer on the Hottest Drag Queens as They Go Heel to Heel for a Series of Races & Obstacle Courses.

Admission: Free

April 21st

10:00am - 6:00pm

40th Annual Conch Republic Art & Craft Street Fair on Duval, Between Eaton & Greene. Purchase One-of-a-kind Artworks From Local Artists You’ll Treasure for a Lifetime.

Admission: Free

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Jazz in the Gardens, at the Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St. The D’vine Wine Gallery, Setamongst 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.

Admission: Free

April 22nd

5:00pm-7:00pm

3rd Annual Conch Republic K-9 Corp Muster at Bad Boy Taqueria, at the Perry Hotel, 7011 Shrimp Road. Calling All Canines - We Want You! The Conch Republic Military’s K-9 Unit Joins Forces With the Florida Keys Spca for Their Annual Reenlistment and Recruitment Muster, Where One of Our K-9 Corps Members Will Win ‘best in Show’ Prize for Their Combat Gear.

Your Canine’s $25 Annual Membership Fee Includes the Muster, Doggie Bags With Goodies, Small Nibbles for Pups and Yappy Hour Prices for Their Handlers; and is Required to Participate in the Conch Republic Parade K-9 Corp Crew. Costume Judging at 6pm.

April 23rd

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Conch Republic Military Muster & Conch-tail Party on the Truman Waterfront Pier, Next to the Ingham, Foot of Southard St. Bend Elbows With Cr Military Admirals, Generals,ambassador & Island Dignitaries. Sip Truth Serum and Enjoy an “auborne Skies.” the Cia-sshhh! Cuties in Action and 82nd Auborne Will Be Aiding and Abetting on Behalf of the Wesley House Cr Foster Children’s Fund and the Flagship Wolf Preservation Society. Sponsored by Jersey Mike’s and Key West First Legal Rum Distillery.stop by Their Counter-intelligence Party Bus for Refreshing Beverages (Cash Bar.)

Enjoy Live Entertainment Featuring Sir Cw Colt and Dani Hoy, and a 50/50 Raffle. For More Info, Email: [email protected]. Limited Early Bird Tickets Are $15 ($20 at the Door) and Include Muster & Ceremony Seating, C-rations and a Truth Serum Conch-tail.

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5:30pm - 6:00pm

42nd Independence Day Ceremony at Uscgc Ingham Museum Ship Truman Waterfront Pier, Foot of Southard. Celebrate With Cr Military Brass and Dignitaries. Live Music With Sir Cw Colt.

Admission: Free

8:00pm - 9:00pm

Mandatory Captains’ Meeting Cr Naval Parade, Uscgc Ingham Meet With Event Organizers to Review Pre-parade Staging and Line Up and Pick Up Complimentary Cr Flags From Secretary of State, Cdre James Gilleran, Crn.

Admission: Free

April 24th

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Hot Havana Night Dance Party With Caribe of Key West at the Backyard Bar at Kaya, 610 Rear Duval St. Salsa the Night Away and Enjoy Rum Cocktails, Cuban Cuisine and Cigars Under the Stars. Win a Trip to Cuba! Bid on Authentic Cuban Treasures. Sponsored by the Backyard Bar at Kaya, Rent Kw Vacations, Kw First Legal Rum Distillery and Kermit’s Key Lime Pie Shoppe.

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April 25th

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Cr Farmers Market at Truman Waterfront Park, Foot of Southard St. Shop Fresh Produce, Specialty Foods, Unique Handmade Arts & Crafts. Enjoy Live Music at the Tikiman.com Tent.

Admission: Free

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Parade Pre-party & Cr Military Commissioning Ceremony, at the Mansion on the Sea, 1400 Duval St. Mingle With Admirals, Generals, Pirates and Parade Participants. Enjoy Live Music and Celebratory Libations With a Spectacular Ocean View.

Admission: Free

8:00pm - 9:00pm

World’s Looooongest Parade on Duval. This World-famous, Quirky, and Colorful Parade Celebrates Our Cr Independence and Runs From the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, Ending at Schooner Wharf Bar, Kw Historic Seaport.

Come Early and Meet Parade Participants and Their Unique & Quirky Modes of Transport. Parade Musters at 7:00pm.

9:00pm - Late

Parade After-party & Awards Ceremony, at Schooner Wharf Bar, ‘official Cric 2024 Party Headquarters,’ 202 William St., Historic Seaport. Dance to Great Live Music Under the Stars, Mingle With Cr Dignitaries & Military High Command, Pirates & Patriots.

Admission: Free

April 26th

7:00pm

42nd Annual Cr Independence Naval Parade, in Key West Harbor. Watch the Majestic Cr Naval Fleet, Privateers, Charter Boats, and Private Vessels Sail Past Mallory Square Sunset Celebration, Then Cheer Them on as They Ready Themselves for Battle.

View From Shore, Book Passage on a Passenger Boat for the Parade, or Join the Parade in Your Own Vessel, Decked Out With Colorful Conch Republic Flags and Celebrate 42 Years of Fun-dependence at Sea!

Admission: Free

7:00pm

42nd 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 & Navy), Along With Cr Privateers of All Shapes and Sizes, Against Their Valiant Foe - Non-other Than a United States Coast Guard Cutter. Sponsored Conch Republic Military Forces, Uscg Station Key West & Tikimanradio.com

Best Viewing at Mallory Square Sunset Celebration.

Admission: Free

8:00pm - Late

42nd Annual “surrender Ceremony & Victory Party” Conch Republic Sea Battle at Schooner Wharf Bar, ‘official Cric 2024 Party Headquarters,’ 202 William St., Historic Seaport. Witness the Hilarious ‘tongue-in-cheek’ Surrender Ceremony of the Us Coasties, to the Cr Armed Forces - “a Farce to Be Reckoned With!” for More Info, Visit: Schoonerwharf.com.

Admission: Free

April 27th

1:00pm - 6:00pm

42nd Annual Conch Republic Blue Ribbon Bed Races, 801 Duval St. 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 1-3, Race at 3pm, Awards Ceremony at 6pm.

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7:00pm - 10:00pm

1st Annual Conch Republic Brawl on Duvalamateur Boxing Match for Kw Pal (Police Activities Leauge), 200 Block of Duval (in Front of Ricks.) Vip Tickets for Ringside and Balcony Seating at Rick’s Available Online Mar 10. For More Info, Email [email protected].

7:00 - 8:00pm

39th Annual “schooner Wharf Wreckers Cup Race Series” Captains’ Meeting at Schooner Wharf Bar, ‘official Cric 2024 Party Headquarters,’ 202 William St., Kw Historic Seaport. Mandatory Meeting for April 28 Race in the Sail Loft.

Admission: Free

7:00pm

37th Annual Pirate Ball & Costume Contest at Schooner Wharf Bar, ‘Official Party Headquarters,’ 202 William St., Key West Historic Seaport. 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 & Drink,

Admission: Free

April 28th

10:00am - 2:00pm

Key West Artisan Market at Higgs Beach, 1801 White St. Where the Locals Meet to Shop Local Artists, Specialty Food Vendors, and Enjoy Live Music.

Admission: Free

1:00pm - 4:00pm

39th Annual Schooner Wharf Wreckers Race Series Cup Race Series to Sand Key Lighthouse With the Schooner Wharf Wreckers Fleet. Or Enter Your Own Vessel in the Final Race of the 2020 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.

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Jazz in the Gardens, at the Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St. The D’vine Wine Gallery, Setamongst 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.

Admission: Free

7:00pm

37th Annual Schooner Wharf Wreckers Race Series Cup “awards Party and Ceremony, at Schooner Wharf Bar, ‘official Party Headquarters,’ 202 William St., Kw Historic Seaport. View Video of the Race While Enjoying a Bbq Dinner and Live Music.

Prizes Given to the First-place Finishers in Each of Six Classes: Schooner, Classic, Multihull, Monohull (29′, Under, 30′-40′ and 40′ and Over.)

Date: April 19-28, 2024

Location: Downtown Key West

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