The Conch Republic `s Rear Admiral Finbar has announced plans for the Second Annual 4th of July Conch Republic Naval Parade. Held in observance as a salute to our closest allied nation, the United States of America on the anniversary of her independence, participating vessels will be showing off their seamanship skills and creativity.
Led by the Flagship Schooners Wolf and Western Union, the parade will begin at 7:20 p.m. in the historic Key West harbor, off the U.S. Coast Guard base. The parade route will follow the waterfront passing the Galleon, Hyatt, Pier House, Mallory Square, Hilton and Fort Zachary Taylor.
You can also book passage on the Wolf (296-9653) or the Western Union (292-1766) to participate in the parade and for a super view of the fireworks display at 9 p.m.
Prior to the Naval Parade, a traditional 4th of July BBQ will be served up by Schooner
Wharf's Galley. Festivities will continue at Schooner Wharf Bar after the fireworks with an Awards
Ceremony party.
The annual July 4 Hospice/VNA picnic fundraiser at the Wyndham Casa Marina is the biggest event in Key West celebrating our country's birthday. Through the generous participation of many individual and business sponsors the event is not only the party of the day on the island, but also the major annual fundraiser for the respected and appreciated county-wide organization.
The event is held on the main lawn of the resort from 5-9 p.m. At 9 p.m., the popular fireworks display, produced and sponsored by the Key West Rotary, caps off the days' festivities.
This year, a special reserved seating area has been created— directly on the beach in front of
the Casa Marina's great lawn where guests may enjoy the festivities of the party with waterside tables
and access to a private bar area. And of course, they are the best seats in the house to watch the
fireworks. Info: 294-8812.
THE FIREWORKS WILL BE BLAZING at the Green Parrot this weekend when the Hep Cat
Boo Daddies hit the stage for a two-night gig, tonight, Friday, June 30, and tomorrow night, Saturday, July
1, 10-2. This is high energy, blues oriented, power swing surf music.
For one day only, theatregoers can experience the final product of this summer's Young People's Theatre Project at the Waterfront Playhouse. The workshop production of "Wild Justice" will be presented July 9 at 3 and 8 p.m. Devised and performed by an ensemble of local teenagers, ages 14 to 18, "Wild Justice" explores what happens when people feel obliged to take the law into their own hands. Tickets are $6 for students and $10 for adults.
The Young People's Theatre Project is being sponsored by Key West Players under the Bahama Village Theatre Lab Project. Directed by London's Joss Bennathan, Monroe County students are now conceiving, preparing, and performing an innovative theatrical collaboration. They are also learning the technical side of theatre— costumes, make-up, props, scriptwriting, lights, choreography, and such.
Tickets: 294-5015.