Like a fine wine or cheese, the City of Key Colony Beach (KCB) is aging with style. And, the city is throwing one heck of a party to celebrate. KCB was incorporated in 1957, and citizens have been celebrating its birthday during March in some form or another ever since.
Officially called “KCB Day,” the birthday bash will take place this year on Sunday, March 8. As with any good Keys party, there will be food, drink, fun and sun.
Mayor John DeNeale invites everyone to join in. “Once again, we will have food, fun, music, arts and crafts and a host of other vendors all day around our City Hall, starting with the Shriners’ pancake breakfast,” DeNeale said.
As usual, the barracuda races will thrill, and the Marathon Zonta Club will oversee the Rubber Duck Race.
Gail Cortelyou, president of the KCB Community Association, is thankful for the more than 50 volunteers who step up and work the booths for everyone to enjoy. She says, “My favorite part? The way the community comes together to make it happen.”
Fun and games start at 8 a.m. with the pancake breakfast, peak at 11 a.m. with the fun parade, and continue rocking into the afternoon with live music and tons of vendors. Admission and parking are free. More information is at kcbca.org.
Music at the Party
Papa Pete: 9 to 11 a.m.
Michael J & Mona: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm
Tiki seekers: 2 to 4 p.m.
Who: KCB and you!
What: KCB Day, a birthday bash!
When: Sunday, March 8 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: KCB City Hall
