Illuminating the Season: The Key West Historic Seaport Bight Before Christmas!
Starting Thanksgiving week and lasting all the way through the new year, with over 60,000 twinkling lights and lit palm trees, come visit the Key West Historic Seaport for a fantastic holiday season where you can eat, drink, be merry, and make memories to last a lifetime!
The Lighting of the 2024 “Harbor Walk of Lights” – Wednesday, Nov. 27 – Free
Main Harbor Walk Lighting at the 2024 “Fishing Buoy Christmas Tree” – Lights come on at 6:00pm – holiday music starts at 5:00pm – Greene and Elizabeth St. Plaza. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making a NICE list and passing out treats!
SECOND lighting of the 2024 “Lobster Trap Christmas Tree” – Lights come on at 7:00pm, holiday music starts at 6:00pm – Margaret St. Plaza (Old Lands End Village).
There will be holiday cookies and candy canes for the children!
Enjoy creative holiday displays and thousands of lights honoring the maritime history of Key West. With three blocks of sparkling holiday lights and displays around the Key West Bight Marina and Historic Seaport, the 2024 Key West “Harbor Walk of Lights” is destined to bring miles of holiday smiles to Key West’s One Human Family of visitors and locals alike.
Harbor Walk of Lights is on every night from Thanksgiving eve through New Year’s eve!
Private Holiday Charter on Catamaran Echo!
Enjoy free-flowing Chandon Champagne, a world class 8 wine list, ice cold Beers, White Claws and savory holiday party food – all included with your reservation. Plus, all ages welcome! Enjoy a private charter holiday party for up to 14 guests with premium drinks, mimosas, Christmas cookies & choice of holiday food. Register here!
Key West Express – Holiday Gifting the Whole Year Through!
Escape, enjoy, and explore Key West with a gift that keeps on giving! KW Express Travel vouchers are the perfect gift for any occasion! PURCHASE ONE TODAY and SAVE $66.00 roundtrip during this limited time holiday promotion!
Conch Tour Train Holiday Lights Tours
Join the Conch Train for their annual holiday lights tour of the island. Take a one-hour tour of the city’s best lights, elaborately decorated houses and businesses with special holiday lights glasses! Call 305-294-5161 or visit their website to purchase tickets!
Pet Pictures with Santa™
Hosted by The All Animal Clinic at the 16’ Nautical Christmas Tree at William St. Pictures by photographer Rob O’Neal are $25 (cash only) & benefit the local Boys & Girls Club! See photos here.
33rd Annual Schooner Appledore Lighted Boat Parade Party – Sat, December 14
Music at 6:00, Parade starts at 8:00pm. LOCATION: Viewing all along the “Harbor Walk of Lights” at the Historic Seaport.
Reviewing stand is at the Schooner Wharf Bar and Galley. Come early for live holiday music performances, dinner and drinks and to see the decked out holiday boats still in dock.
Click here to SEE HOW TO ENTER YOUR BOAT!
Christmas Day Brunch Sail Aboard Schooner America 2.0
Enjoy Christmas morning the Key West way – sailing! This two-hour Christmas Day Brunch Sail features complimentary mimosas, Bloody Marys, wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. Brunch is provided, including spiraled ham, bagels and pastries, meats and cheeses, smoked salmon, crudités, and other delicious Christmas day treats! Click here to register today!
2024 Tree Trimming Party and Toy Drive at Schooner Wharf! Sunday, December 1, 6PM
Maritime merry makers will deck the halls & make dreams come true at the popular waterfront winter wonderland. Great PRIZES for the Best Handmade Ornaments! Click here for more details.
LOCATION: Schooner Wharf Bar and Galley on the Harbor Walk of Lights at William St.
All tree trimmers will be treated to a free holiday cocktail — eggnog, hot apple jack or Swedish Glogg. Then step into Santa’s southernmost workshop at Schooner Wharf. Share the holiday spirit, as local artists and authors sign and sell ORIGINAL WORKS for HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING.
Bring a donation for the “Cheryl Cates Memorial Toy Drive” by Angles Just 4 Kids! Each of Santa’s helpers who donates an unwrapped gift will also receive a free holiday drink from Schooner Wharf Bar. Some of our favorite local musicians will be playing Holiday Tunes, Reggae, and Calypso with the island sound of Steel Drums to round out the festivities.
2024 Holiday Classic Car Show at Conch Republic Seafood Company
LOCATION: Conch Republic Seafood Company – on the Harbor Walk of Lights at Greene St. Please bring an unwrapped toy for Monroe County Domestic Abuse Shelter. VOTE for the “Peoples Choice” award for: BEST sports car, pick up, engine, interior, original & custom, pre & post 1950, Best in Show. See classic cars from every era decked out for the holidays! Run by the Florida Keys Southernmost Car Club. Non-member cars may enter same day FREE with an unwrapped toy!
New Years Eve Lowering of the Pirate Wench at Midnight at Schooner Wharf Bar!
Great Food, Holiday Drinks and LIVE Music! The party starts early in the day with 3 Local and National Acts. Party Favors – Champagne & Fun – The Unique Schooner Wharf Bar’s Seaport Tradition! LOCATED: The Harbor Walk of Lights at William St.
Finally, for more information on all of the exciting holiday festivities taking place during this most wonderful time of year, visit our website and www.KeyWestChristmas.org!
‘Twas the Bight before Christmas, and we look forward to celebrating with you all season long!
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