Every year Key West hosts a week long party to celebrate the islands notorous 1982 succession from the United States. The Conch Republic's 10-day birthday party
showcases the independent and eccentric spirit that characterizes the
Florida Keys. In 1982 the island of Key West was maddened by the Federal Government placing a toll on US 1. The island called for a succession from the Union and named itself the
Conch Republic. When it became obvious that no federal monies would be rolling in to help the economically deprived island, the Conch Repeblic soon re-joined but is always proud of the brief, but well famed succesion.
Join in on the annual celebration with activities ranging from a wacky bed race to a lighthearted sea battle
featuring tall ships, from impromptu parades to musical theater, from one party to the next don't miss out on honoring our sordid history of rebellion and nonconformity. To see the schedule of events and for more information visit:
http://conchrepublic.com/schedule.htm or
Contact: 305-296-0213. See you there!
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