If you are going to be in or near Key West on the 4^th of July, there are a variety of different activities that you could participate in.  All you have to do is decide which ones sound like the most fun!  Of course, there is a fireworks display courtesy of the Key West Rotary Club, but there are also other activities scheduled to take place during the day.

At 7:30 AM, there is an annual race sponsored by Crime Stoppers.  The race, which includes both a run and a walk, starts at Smathers Beach on South Roosevelt Blvd.  Following the race, Sheraton Suites Resort is sponsoring a post-race party.  It will take place at 2001 S. Roosevelt Blvd.  Then later in the day the Hospice/Visiting Nurse Association will be hosting its annual picnic at the Casa Marina.  The picnic is scheduled from 5pm – 9pm and will have a barbecue, a silent auction and raffles.  Additionally, the marina provides a great spot to watch the fireworks.

In Marathon, there is a Fourth of July parade that  starts on U.S. 1 and continues along Sombrero Beach Road to Sombrero Beach.  Once it reaches Sombrero Beach, there is a picnic with food, drink and entertainment.  Once the picnic is over, this is another great spot to watch fireworks!

Of course, the Fourth of July isn’t the only time there are activities in Key West.  July 20 – 25 are the 30^th Annual Hemingway Days.  This interesting festival includes a running of the bulls, a Hemingway look-a-like contest,  a short story contest, and a billfish tournament.  Other unique festivals throughout the year include  the 38^th Annual Poker Run where 10,000 motorcycles ride to Key West while collecting poker cards and the Fantasy Fest, Key West’s biggest Festival. 

Key West is a great place to live year round!  So contact your local real estate expert, Margarita Villoch and get ready to move!