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December 31 Key West; New Year's Eve Conch Shell Drop at Sloppy Joe's; Website; The arrival of 2025 is to be heralded on Key West's Duval Street with the "drop" of a gigantic manmade conch shell, the symbol of the Florida Keys, to the flat roof of Sloppy Joe's Bar, 201 Duval. As the countdown to 2025 begins, the fabulous Randy Roberts from La Te Da will take the stage, ready to descend in the iconic oversized red heel to the cheers of the crowd below. Street viewing for this vibrant event is free and open to the public, with a limited number of VIP tickets available each year for a balcony party overlooking the stage. Four Marlins at the Reach Resort has reservations available for a special New Year’s Eve dinner overlooking the Atlantic! Book through Open Table. Hard Rock Cafe Key West is open and taking reservations through Open Table. Mangoes, located at 700 Duval St. is offering Table Reservations for New Year’s Eve dinner. A $20 deposit to secure a Share this event: ISLAND GRILL NEW YEAR'S EVE CIRCUS BEACH PARTY Save this event: ISLAND GRILL NEW YEAR'S EVE CIRCUS BEACH PARTY The 40th annual CCA FL Keys Chapter Banquet & Auction! Thu, Feb 20, 6:00 PM Welcome 2025 in style at the iconic Casa Marina Key West with our spectacular celebration. Nestled along the largest private beach in Key West, this unforgettable evening promises oceanfront elegance, live entertainment, and activities to delight guests of all ages. Fury Water Adventures offers two uniquely different ways to enjoy New Year’s Eve. Start your evening of celebration with one of their cruises; both options are tailored to different personalities and party experiences. This year, Randy Roberts, best known for his live vocals and riveting show at Key West’s La Te Da Cabaret, will descend over Duval Street in the red shoe. Partiers on Duval Street can watch the annual drop of a gigantic manmade conch shell, the symbol of the Florida Keys, to the flat roof of Sloppy Joe's Bar. Lighthearted takeoffs on the traditional ball drop in New York’s Times Square highlight New Year’s Eve in Key West. And because “winter” in the subtropical spot means balmy breezes rather than blizzards, revelers can leave their winter coats behind. Standout celebrations on Tuesday, Dec. 31, include the midnight “drop” of female impersonator Randy Roberts in [] New Year’s Eve is always fun, but no place does it quite like Key West! From the free concert on Sunset Pier to the iconic lowering of the conch shell at midnight, it’s a great way to kick off your new year! Key West New Years Eve. When: December 31. Check out: Top Things To Do in December 2025 Key West When: December 31 - January 1, 2025 Where: Sloppy Joe's, 201 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040 The arrival of 2025 is to be heralded on the island's Duval Street with the "drop" of a gigantic manmade conch shell, the symbol of the Florida Keys, to the flat roof of Sloppy Joe's Bar, 201 Duval. New Years Eve 2024-25 Events near Key West. Explore all the New year events, parties, celebrations & book tickets, passes online at AllEvents. Get ready to beat upcoming new year 2025 in Key West. January: A Month of Culture, Competition, and Creativity. Kick off the new year with the Key West Literary Seminar (Jan. 9-12), where world-renowned authors like John Irving explore the theme of “Family” through readings and discussions at the historic San Carlos Institute. Where: Schooner Wharf Bar, 202 William St, Key West, FL 33040 Celebrate the New Year in true Schooner Wharf style with the annual Lowering of the pirate wench down the mast of the Schooner America 2.0 at midnight. Valiant New Year's Ahoy! Famous for its crimson and gold-hued sunsets, Key West is more than just a spot to admire the painted skies (but of course, it is that, too). An adopted home to some of America’s most seminal writers (Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, & Robert Frost — to name a few), Key West is an apex of gorgeous cultural New Year’s Eve at First Flight. Key West, FL 33040 Open Daily Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4 - 10pm Happy Hour 4 - 6pm (Must be 21 or older in bar area.) The 53rd annual Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest airs on ABC starting at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET from Times Square, where executive producer Ryan Seacrest will co-host with 7. Watch the Red Shoe Drop at Bourbon St. Pub. Once led by Key West's beloved drag queen Sushi, the Red Shoe Drop is more elaborate than it sounds. Every year at the Bourbon St. Pub (724 Duval St.), Sushi would hop into a giant, glittering red heel to be lowered to the ground as the crowd counted down. Key West Bight Marina is nestled in the middle of the City of Key West's Seaport properties located in the Historic District. Phone: 305-809-3983 Fax: 305-293-8369 Dockmaster: 305-809-3984 Key West Bight Marina is located at: 201 William St Key West, FL 33040 24-33.743 N 081-48.065W The “Red High Heel Shoe Drop” Key West. Ring in 2025 with a “conch shell drop” at Sloppy Joe’s Bar, 201 Duval St.; the descent of a super-sized red high-heel shoe carrying a female impersonator at the Bourbon St. Pub/New Orleans House complex, 724 Duval St.; and the lowering of a pirate wench at midnight from atop a tall ship’s mast at the Schooner Wharf Bar, 202 William St From Sydney's iconic harbor to Times Square’s digital ball drop, New Year’s Eve is a global celebration of light and very, very loud fireworks. As we transition into 2025, the countdown is
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