A Christmas tree made of fishing buoys is part of the Key West Historic Seaport’s annual ‘Harbor Walk of Lights,’ which was officially illuminated on Nov. 27. CAROL TEDESCO/Key West Holiday Fest
If you haven’t been down to Key West harbor since before Thanksgiving, check it out.
The annual Harbor Walk of Lights is a truly illuminating experience, featuring over 60,000 twinkling lights and lit palm trees that brighten the night sky.
The annual Harbor Walk of Lights is a must-see holiday spectacle in Key West, where the holiday spirit is as warm as the weather.
From boat parades and tree-trimming parties, to pet photos with Santa and shopping galore, the island’s Historic Seaport is the island’s holiday headquarters.
The Harbor Walk of Lights includes a 20’ Christmas tree made from fishing buoys, a 16’ nautical Christmas tree and the original Key West Lobster Trap Tree.
Dozens of palm trees are decked out, along with lighted holiday displays celebrating Key West’s maritime history. Key West Holiday Fest, presented in part by the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West and the Monroe Country Tourist Development Council, continues through Dec. 31.’
The lighting of the lobster trap tree at the Key West Historic Seaport marks the start of Key West Holiday Fest, which continues through Dec. 31. CAROL TEDESCO/Key West Holiday Fest Santa Claus leads a procession along the Harbor Walk of Lights on Nov. 27 during a series of ‘Bight Before Christmas’ events. CAROL TEDESCO/Key West Holiday Fest Graham Bowman, 6, poses with a new bicycle he and his family won in the Crystal Cates bike drive raffle during the lighting festivities. Pictured with Graham are, from left, event co-host Carolyn Guarini; Monroe County Commissioner Craig Cates; Tom Stroh, creator of the Key West ‘Bight Before Christmas’ celebration and Harbor Walk of Lights; Maci Bowman, 7, Isaac Hoyle, 3, and dad Chris Bowman, all of Key West. CAROL TEDESCO/Key West Holiday Fest From left, Jenna Robb, 10, Giulianna Rodriguez, 10, and Juliet Robb, 6, pose with Santa and Mrs. Claus before the lighting of the Harbor Walk of Lights. CAROL TEDESCO/Key West Holiday Fest A Christmas tree made of fishing buoys is part of the Key West Historic Seaport’s annual ‘Harbor Walk of Lights,’ which was officially illuminated on Nov. 27. CAROL TEDESCO/Key West Holiday Fest
