Key West's Favorite Son City Proclamation

Join city, county, and state leaders along with local celebrities, officers from the Conch Republic, and the Key West High School Marching Band at the pocket park in front of Shrimp Boat Sound Studios at the historic Key West Seaport. Together, we'll witness the official reading of the City of Key West’s proclamation declaring Jimmy Buffett Day.

This outdoor welcome ceremony officially kicks off the Just a Few Friends Labor Day Weekend Celebration—marking the start of a heartfelt tribute to the music, life, and legacy of Key West’s favorite son.