Key West in April: Conch Republic Days, Markets, Music & Travel Tips
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Michele O'Connor discusses visiting Key West in April, highlighting events, travel tips, and ideal weather.
Key West in April: Conch Republic Days, Markets, Music & Travel Tips Host Michele O'Connor introduces the Wandering Wednesday episode focused on visiting Key West in April, highlighting ideal weather, outdoor activities, and a packed events calendar. She points listeners to funinkeywest.com for the event calendar and notes schedules can change. Major April highlights include Conch Republic Independence Days with opening ceremonies, a street fair, the Cow Key 0K, a Mallory Square sea battle with stale Cuban bread, parades, and parties; plus art walks (Walk on White), farmers markets, Comedy Key West shows, jazz events, Glow Hour at the Studios rooftop, and Howard Livingston at the Tennessee Williams Theater. She advises booking Dry Tortugas (Yankee Freedom) well in advance, planning around the April 11 Seven Mile Bridge Run road closure, and booking lodging early for big events like Conch Republic Days and the late April/early May Songwriters Festival, with packing and transportation tips for crowds and parking. 00:00 Welcome to Fun in Key West 01:26 April Trip Preview 02:41 Wandering Wednesday Kickoff 04:09 Why April Works 07:15 Dry Tortugas Planning 08:22 April Weather Snapshot…
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