April 23 to May 02 in Key West

22nd Conch Republic Independence Celebration

Parades, bed races, parties and a wacky drag race commemorate the founding of the unofficial Conch Republic on April 23, 1982.

June 06 to June 11 in Key West

Meeting of Hemingway Society
Lectures and programs at various locations in Key West.

July 04 in Key West

Key West's July 4th Fireworks will be at White Street Pier at White Street and Atlantic Blvd., with the best viewing spots at Higgs Beach and the Wyndham Casa Marina. Sponsored by the Key West Rotary Club, the pyrotechnical displays erupt at 9 p.m. and will last for about a half an hour.

July 20 to July 25 in Key West

Hemingway Days Festival
Twenty-fourth annual celebration of the legendary author's work and lifestyle highlighted by the Sloppy Joe's Look-Alike Contest.
 

July 30 to August 08 in Key West

Key West Summer Food & Wine Festival
Showcases the talents of Key West's master chefs as well as the quality and diversity of the island's culinary offerings.
 

August 07 to August 08 in Key West

Key West Fishing Tournament's Swordfish Tournament
 

August 21 to August 22 in Key West

Key West Fishing Tournament's Flats S.L.A.M. Tournament
Anglers receive citations noting their catches and qualify for a variety of trophies.

September 05 to September 12 in Key West

Women Fest
A lesbian-oriented festival of art shows, sailing and snorkeling, comedy performances and other activities.

October 22 to October 31 in Key West

26th Annual Fantasy Fest
The theme for the outrageous 10-day celebration with outlandish costume competitions, grand parade and wacky sights and sounds is  Delirious Dreams and Hilarious Screams.

October 07 to October 10 in Key West

Super Boat National Championship
Hotly-contested championship challenge for high- speed powerboats.

October 22 to October 23 in Key West

Goombay Festival
Two-day street fair in Key West's historic Bahama Village.

November 03 to November 07 in Key West

Parrot Heads in Paradise Convention
National and international clubs of Jimmy Buffett fans flock to the island that inspired the singer/songwriter's hit "Margaritaville."

November 15 to November 21 in Key West

Key West Offshore World Championships
High-speed powerboats continue Key West's longstanding tradition in a challenge described as the Indianapolis 500 of powerboat racing.
 

November 25 to December 05 in Key West

Pirates in Paradise 2004
Historic Seaport and other venues throughout Key West are transformed into a pirates stronghold with mock sea battles, a thieves market featuring arts and crafts, and more.

December 18 in Key West

Key West Lighted Boat Parade
Event features decorated and lighted boats cruising through Key West Harbor and the waters of the Historic Seaport.
 

December 31 in Key West

New Year's Eve Key West Celebrations
Southernmost City celebrates New Year's Eve with conch shell drop at Sloppy Joe's Bar, "wench" drop at Schooner Wharf Bar, and red high heel drop with drag queen Sushi at Bourbon Street Pub/ New Orleans House.
 

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