The Holidays Lighten Up the Keys

It is that time of year again. The holidays are in full swing, and there is so much to do; the hard part will be choosing which of the amazing Holiday celebrations and entertainments you attend. I have compiled some of the area’s best holiday fare to help you narrow things down a bit. Bring the family, join some friends and celebrate the holidays in our uniquely Keys way.

Going on now through December 19^th, you can get a most unique holiday photo by going to the Dolphin Research Center on Marathon and having your picture taken with a dolphin. As part of the Meet the Dolphin Program, pictures are taken, and visitors can bring holiday-themed props to pose with for that perfect holiday snapshot and a great memory as well.  Check out the Dolphin Research Center for all the details.

Beginning December 4^th and running through the 21^st, you can join the Key West Holiday Fest. This is a three-week festival which includes fun activities with Santa, such as snorkeling and pet photos, a free “Violins in Motion” outdoor holiday concert and other entertainment including Jazz performances. Harbor walkways and inns will all be lit up for the month. The annual Key West Holiday Parade will be on Saturday, December 6^th. You can enjoy historic tours of the areas’ inns. This festival alone will keep you in the holiday spirit every day. The Key West HolidayFest website has a full listing of all the events and times.

The holiday in the Keys wouldn't be the same without the Lighted Boat Parade. The Boat Parade is its own special event, being held on December 13-14^th.  Boat owners across the Keys delight in decorating their vessels with holiday flare and Florida Keys style. On the 13^th you can see the boats in Key Largo at Blackwater Sound, in Key West Harbor, as well as Pine Channel Causeway and Marathon’sBoot Key Harbor. On the 14^th the parade will be at Key ColonyBeach.

On December 20^th there will be one of the most popular outdoor musical events of the season. The Pops in the Park Winter Wonders Concert will be held at Founders Park, Islamorada. This family friendly concert brings you seasonal favorites, presented by the KeysCommunity Concert Band. Bring a blanket and chair and settle in for some holiday entertainment.

Celebrating the holidays is easy in Key West; the hard part will be choosing where you go to join in the fun. If you’re ready to see the amazing choices of homes for sale, or have a home to sell in the Key West area, please contact me, Jimmy Lane, for all of your real estate needs.