Our amazing partners

We need say a giant thank you to the amazing partners for this years parade. Without them, none of this would be possible.

Bahama Village Music Program

Key West's Bahama Village Music Program is now in its 20th year of bringing free musical education and instruction to community children aged six to sixteen. Bahama Village Music Program's mission is to provide quality music education to children who would otherwise not have access to private music instruction. BVMP is more than just an educational institution. Its program creates a great sense of community spirit and pride, fosters important mentor relationships between local teenage musicians and their students, encourages parent participation, and enhances students' self-esteem. Its target community, Bahama Village, is rich in cultural history and community involvement, inspiring students to become not only better musicians, but also better human beings.

Bahama Village Music Program will award the Richard Crooks and the Nancy Rose Robinson scholarships to two of their teenaged musicians so that they may attend the Berklee College of Music in Boston for an immersive five-week summer program.

Green Parrot

In the 1890's, the location at the corner of Whitehead and Southard streets was Sanchez's Corner, a grocery. At the beginning of World War II, it became The Brown Derby, a bar frequented by sailors from the local Navy base. In the 1970's, the Navy pulled out and the sailors were replaced by hippies, bikers, vagabonds and other free spirits. The bar became The Green Parrot. Jim Bean bought it in 1983, and in 2011, his partner John Vagnoni ended his close and long association with the Beans and teamed up with Philadelphia entrepreneur Pat Croce. All along, The Green Parrot has remained a haven for "the spirit, great music, a place to share a beverage or a thought, a place where anything is possible, anytime. A place where people tell their stories undistracted, stripped of veneer, of pretense and of charade. A place to just be."

Hog's Breath Saloon 

The Original Hog’s Breath Saloon was established in Ft. Walton Beach, FL, in 1976 by Jerry Dorminy, a Birmingham, Alabama expatriate. The logo was worked up with a local screen printer and the saying, “Hog’s breath is better than no breath at all” is based on Jerry’s grandmother, who used to say, “Bad breath is better than no breath at all.”

In 1988, Jerry sought another location known for its watersports and fishing. Key West was a natural."The Hog" has become one of the most popular bars on Duval Street.  Three shifts of music each day showcase local talent and nationally touring musicians. No one leaves town without a Hog’s Breath T-shirt.

Historic Tours of America

As a legacy to Henry Flagler’s “railway over the sea” the Conch Tour Train has treated visitors to an in-depth view of the city’s most charming, historic and interesting attractions for 50 years...and counting. The Conch Tour Train took its inaugural ride in 1958 and has been offering tours throughout Key West ever since.

Historic Tours donates a Conch Tour Train to follow the Second Line to ensure that everyone, regardless of stamina, can participate in the Crooks Second Line! Thank you HTA!

Mick's Original Caribe-Beans

...the original Caribe Bean. A tastefully spicy but not hot pickled bean. The perfect addition to a Bloody Mary or to make a signature Bean-Tini. Also an excellent snack with your favorite drink. In addition to the Caribe Beans we now carry Chipolte Olives.

Whether you are visiting the Keys or if you just want to bring a taste of the Keys home with you make sure you get a jar of Mick's Original Caribe Beans or Chipolte Olives and enjoy Key West style!

To Order Call: (305) 393-9652

Signs Unlimited

Signs Unlimited, Inc. began in 1996 as a mom and pop sign shop in Tallahassee, Florida. Since then, we remain family owned and operated to deliver professional service with a personal touch. All of our signs are priced in full color, which offers outstanding value. We offer everything: signs, banners and magnetics to full vehicle wraps, boat wraps, and trailer wraps. Our work is customized to fit your needs. Come see our award winning artist and have your own custom artwork created.

The owner of Signs Unlimited is a State Licensed Electrical Sign contractor, which allows us to go anywhere in Florida to meet your needs by pulling permits and installing lighted signs, letters, and foundations. Our employees are always working to exceed our customers’ expectations through design, manufacturing, and fast turn-around.