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.

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)