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
"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!