Conch Republic Independence Celebration

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:

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.

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

Date: April 19-28, 2024