Have fun the Fourth of July within the Florida Keys from Key West to Key Largo with family-friendly celebrations and fireworks over the water. Picture: Larry Blackburn/Rotary Membership of Key West
Plan your Independence Day getaway the Florida Keys means with fireworks, meals and tropical enjoyable. Select from the quirky Key lime pie-eating contest to mermaids to basic fireworks over the water and extra!
Key Lime Competition – Key West
July 2–6
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A candy and zesty celebration of Florida’s iconic dessert. Take pleasure in tastings, cocktail lessons, the Key Lime Pie Hop, the gravity-defying Pie Drop from the Key West Lighthouse, and the well-known (and hilarious) Key Lime Pie Consuming Championship on July 4 at 1:30 p.m. at Southernmost Seashore Café.
Huge Pine Key Fireworks – July 3
July 3, 5-9:30 p.m.
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This family-friendly Independence Day celebration begins a day early on July 3 at 5 p.m. with meals, music, video games, and fireworks at Huge Pine Group Park. Free admission.
Key West Mermaid Competition
July 3–6
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Dive into whimsical enjoyable with ocean conservation-themed occasions, together with the “Pink, White and Blue and Mermaids, Too!” July 4th seaside celebration with star-spangled mermaids at Lagerheads Seashore Bar (10 a.m.–2 p.m.) and the signature “Mermaids on the Eco-Discovery Heart” on July 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t miss “Donuts with Ariel” at 9 a.m.
Isla Bella Seashore Resort Celebration – Marathon
July 4
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Have fun poolside with ocean views, stay music beginning at midday, meals, drinks, and a fireworks finale at 9:30 p.m. If you happen to’re not a visitor on the resort, you possibly can select to buy a Cabana + Day Move or a July 4th Occasion Move for the complete expertise.
July 4th Social gathering at Bungalows Key Largo
July 4
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An adults-only beachfront bash for Bungalows company solely, that includes an All-American BBQ, contemporary seafood, craft cocktails, stay music all day, fireworks over the Gulf, and dancing below the celebs.
Fourth of July Fireworks at Hugh’s View – Key West
July 4, 8–10 p.m.
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Skip the seaside crowds and revel in panoramic rooftop views of Key West’s fireworks, a DJ spinning tunes, and a complimentary drink—all for $20.
Key West Fireworks at Edward B. Knight Pier
July 4, fireworks after 9 p.m.
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Festivities start at 5 p.m. with stay music, video games, and meals at Higgs Seashore. Fireworks launch from the pier. Discover viewing spots alongside Higgs and Smathers seashores. (Be aware: White St. closed 5–10 p.m.)
Marathon July 4 Parade & Fireworks
July 4
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Town’s parade begins at 11 a.m. from Marathon Excessive Faculty to Sombrero Seashore, adopted by an all-day seaside celebration, and ending with the Keys longest fireworks present beginning 9 p.m. Tune to US1 Radio 104.1 for synchronized music.
Hawks Cay Fireworks Show
July 4
Resort company at Hawks Cay can get pleasure from a multi-day celebration plus front-row seating for the resort’s annual fireworks show. Non-guests might benefit from the July 4 present from the Angler and Ale restaurant or alongside the marina—no reservations required, however house is proscribed.
Islamorada Independence Day Celebration at Founders Park
July 4, 6–10 p.m.
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Have fun at Founders Park with stay music, meals vehicles, youngsters’ enjoyable, an Apple Pie Contest, a Patriotic Folks & Pet Parade, and fireworks over the water.
Hog Heaven Islamorada 4th of July Social gathering & Fireworks
July 4, 8–10 p.m.
Let freedom ring island fashion at Hog Heaven in Islamorada with nice tunes and a sky filled with fireworks. Ego Freek rocks the floating stage from 8 p.m. to midnight. $10 cowl after 9 p.m.
Key Largo Parade, Picnic & Fireworks
July 4
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The “Pirates, Parrots & Patriots” parade begins at 10 a.m. at MM 98.2 and ends at Key Largo Group Park, adopted by a Household Freedom Picnic starting at 11 a.m. with free hotdogs for teenagers, and a Paddles and Patriots pickleball clinic for adults. Fireworks over Blackwater Sound begin at 9:15 p.m.—view from waterfront venues like Sundowners, Huge Chill, Caribbean Membership or Rowell’s Waterfront Park.
Fireworks Viewing at Mote Marine, Key Largo
July 4, gates open 8:15 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
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Watch the fireworks from Mote Marine Laboratory’s land-based coral nursery behind Reefhouse Resort. Stroll-in $5; VIP $50 consists of parking, swag, and raffle. Carry chairs or blankets.