Key West on NYE
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Hopefully there won't be a bunch of people "dragging main" on Duval but get ready for the possibility. The "hot spots" would be just about anywhere on Duval or nearby in my experience. remember it is all about DRINKING for many people who go there.
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I dearly love Key West and have been going regularly for 20 years. But having said that, I've only been once on NYE and wouldn't ever go again. The crowds are awful, everyone is pushing, shoving and drunk. It was unruly enough for me to feel unsafe.
For your other questions, there were no fireworks, but at midnight there are several places that do their version of Times Square by dropping something - at least one drops a drag queen!
Dukey is definitely right about the drinking and crowds on Duval. For someone (like me) who has a little streak of claustrophobia, it's no place to be.
For your other questions, there were no fireworks, but at midnight there are several places that do their version of Times Square by dropping something - at least one drops a drag queen!
Dukey is definitely right about the drinking and crowds on Duval. For someone (like me) who has a little streak of claustrophobia, it's no place to be.
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That's a bummer! Thanks for the tip! I would feel unsafe too. I guess I will just stick with a nice bar and spend NYE there. SusanCS-where would you recommend to spend the night and avoid the drunk crowd?
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Schooners wharf has the pirate wench that descends the ship at the stroke of midnight. Not as crazy as Duval. White street pier has fireworks. It is crazy when the slipper drops at Bourbon st bar. Sloppy Joes has the conch shell. We do Duval earlier in the evening and then settle in at Schooners. Dinner reservations are good to have but we always just go to somewhere on the marina or to Finnegan's Irish pub for dinner. It is a fun night. I miss Fast Freddie's window display on Duval now that they closed. They always did a NYE party window.
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Here's a map of the restaurants in Key West Bight. I assume it'll be crowded but nothing like Duval.
https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-...&ved=0CMYBEMgT
https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-...&ved=0CMYBEMgT
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The Ocean Key Resort, 0 Duvl Street, just posted this NYE special --->
Tuesday, December 31
Dinner at 8pm
Show 9:30pm to 11:30pm
DJ and dancing 11:30pm to 1am
Open cocktail, lounge and theater seating.
Key West Burlesque will put forth a stunning combination of costuming, choreography and incredible talent that will grace the stage of the Sunset Pier.
The World Famous TaTah Dujour will then lead all the revelers in a countdown to our midnight Key Lime Drop into a Giant Margarita Glass.
5 hour Open Premium Bar including Complimentary Champagne
Full Dinner Stations Buffet to include:
Carved Whole Roast Pork and Churrasco Steak,
Made to Order Ceviche, Pasta and Guacamole Bar
Salads and Dessert
Tickets $200 includes tax and gratuity | 8pm
The Burlesque is a hoot.
Pjk
Tuesday, December 31
Dinner at 8pm
Show 9:30pm to 11:30pm
DJ and dancing 11:30pm to 1am
Open cocktail, lounge and theater seating.
Key West Burlesque will put forth a stunning combination of costuming, choreography and incredible talent that will grace the stage of the Sunset Pier.
The World Famous TaTah Dujour will then lead all the revelers in a countdown to our midnight Key Lime Drop into a Giant Margarita Glass.
5 hour Open Premium Bar including Complimentary Champagne
Full Dinner Stations Buffet to include:
Carved Whole Roast Pork and Churrasco Steak,
Made to Order Ceviche, Pasta and Guacamole Bar
Salads and Dessert
Tickets $200 includes tax and gratuity | 8pm
The Burlesque is a hoot.
Pjk
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"I've only been once on NYE and wouldn't ever go again. The crowds are awful, everyone is pushing, shoving and drunk. It was unruly enough for me to feel unsafe."
And this is different for Key West than any other weekend -- how?
And this is different for Key West than any other weekend -- how?
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omg, you all are a bunch of old farts. It is NYE and you are suppose to have a crowd. Key West is so laid back and love it. I have never felt unsafe in Key West. CNN always films down by Bourbon and it gets crazy but not overly so.