From patriotic floats to participants wielding Super Soakers on boats, the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce’s 50th Fourth of July brought hundreds of participants and thousands of spectators to U.S. 1. The procession was led by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office’s motorcycles and grand marshal David Kay, or “Video Dave” as the community knows him. The parade, which went from Anthony’s Clothing Store at MM 98.2 to Laguna Drive at MM 99.6, followed with fire trucks, local dignitaries and a plethora of community organizations and businesses displaying the red, white and blue on their floats and vehicles. The parade was also graced by two F-16s flying above the route. The parade also witnessed plenty of Super Soaker exchanges involving spectators and participants Super Soakers.
Photos by DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly
Parade winners were:
Best in Theme (Patriotic 250) – All American Towing & Tire
Most Beautiful – Snooks Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki Bar
Most Patriotic – American Legion Post 145
Best Business – Florida Keys Windows
Best Non-Profit – Marine Lab Environmental Education
Best overall score “Spirit of 76” – Key Largo Moose Lodge #2287
