--- title: Spend the 4th of July in Key West description: July 4, 2023 is exactly two weeks away. Have you made plans yet? In Key West, there are plenty of things to do to celebrate Independence Day.  image: https://www.floridakeys.me/hubfs/trust-tru-katsande-0P02R8xSPCc-unsplash.jpg --- [![floridakeysme3.png](https://www.floridakeys.me/hs-fs/hubfs/floridakeysme3.png?width=160&name=floridakeysme3.png "floridakeysme3.png")](http://floridakeys.me) [![floridakeysme3.png](https://www.floridakeys.me/hs-fs/hubfs/floridakeysme3.png?width=160&name=floridakeysme3.png "floridakeysme3.png")](http://floridakeys.me) [**](https://www.floridakeys.me/spend-the-4th-of-july-in-key-west#) 1 ![featured image 1](https://www.floridakeys.me/hubfs/trust-tru-katsande-0P02R8xSPCc-unsplash.jpg) Family # Spend the 4th of July in Key West ![](https://www.floridakeys.me/hubfs/BEAADA8B-EAB9-41DB-B81E-479BD788DF9F.jpg) By [Bailee Wilson](https://www.floridakeys.me/author/bailee-wilson) July 2, 2023 ### Posts by Topic - [Activities (113)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/activities) - [Amusement (101)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/amusement) - [Events (95)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/events) - [Around Town (67)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/around-town) - [Shopping and Dining (64)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/shopping-and-dining) - [Family (38)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/family) - [Holiday (38)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/holiday) - [Summer (30)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/summer) - [Beach (27)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/beach) - [Outdoor (26)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/outdoor) - [Tips and Tricks (25)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/tips-and-tricks) - [Date Night (21)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/date-night) - [News (18)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/news) - [Winter (18)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/winter) - [Free (15)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/free) - [History (15)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/history) - [Music (12)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/music) - [Nightlife (10)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/nightlife) - [Contest (4)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/contest) - [Notable Locals (3)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/notable-locals) - [Off-Season (3)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/off-season) - [Fitness (2)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/fitness) - [Charity (1)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/charity) - [House Tour (1)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/house-tour) - [Pets (1)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/pets) - [Services (1)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/services) - [Swimming (1)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/swimming) - [Videos (1)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/videos) - [Wildlife (1)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/wildlife) Search July 4, 2023 is exactly two weeks away. Have you made plans yet? In Key West, there are plenty of things to do to celebrate Independence Day.  ![anthony-roberts-9jhzv9O77ek-unsplash](https://www.floridakeys.me/hs-fs/hubfs/anthony-roberts-9jhzv9O77ek-unsplash.jpg?width=5472&height=3648&name=anthony-roberts-9jhzv9O77ek-unsplash.jpg) #### Key West Fireworks  The entire family is invited to the [Patriotic Party](https://www.facebook.com/events/275859315010117) by the Ed Knight Pier, where there will be food, music, and fireworks. The 9pm fireworks show can be viewed for free from Higgs Beach, Smathers Beach, or from a boat.  #### Fourth of July Firecracker 5K Run/Walk  Looking for an active way to celebrate Independence Day? Check out the [Fourth of July Firecracker 5K Run/Walk](https://mile0events.enmotive.com/event-calendar/). This 5K begins and ends at the Edward B. Knight Pier, 1800 White Street. Register in advance online!  ![heidi-walley-7sy3zCj5y94-unsplash](https://www.floridakeys.me/hs-fs/hubfs/heidi-walley-7sy3zCj5y94-unsplash.jpg?width=6000&height=4000&name=heidi-walley-7sy3zCj5y94-unsplash.jpg) #### Key Lime Festival  The 2023 [Key Lime Festival](https://keylimefestival.com/) takes place June 30 through July 4. On the last day of the festival, there will be a [variety of events](https://keylimefestival.com/schedule), including the World Famous Key Lime Pie Eating Championship and an awesome 4th of July Pool Party. For more information on this event, read my previous [post about the Key Lime Festival](https://www.floridakeys.me/key-lime-festival-2023).  No matter what event you attend, we feel confident that you'll have the best Independence Day ever in Key West!  ### POPULAR POSTS ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Activities (113)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/activities) - [Amusement (101)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/amusement) - [Events (95)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/events) - [Around Town (67)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/around-town) - [Shopping and Dining (64)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/shopping-and-dining) ![2_flkeys-1024x597-823233-edited.jpg](https://www.floridakeys.me/hs-fs/hubfs/2_flkeys-1024x597-823233-edited.jpg?width=1024&name=2_flkeys-1024x597-823233-edited.jpg "2_flkeys-1024x597-823233-edited.jpg") CONNECT WITH US - [**](http://www.facebook.com/floridakeys.me) Contact Us [800-678-9999](tel:800-678-9999)   SIGN UP FOR UPDATES Copyright © 2018 Resortia LLC [Privacy Policy](http://steamboat.net/privacy-policy)