Independence Day!

The Fourth of July is Key Biscayne's favorite and biggest celebration attracting as many as 10,000 spectators! The 62nd annual Forth of July parade will take place this Sunday, rain or shine, and begin promptly at 11 a.m. with the highly anticipated Makos fly over, courtesy of the Air Force 93rd Fighter Squadron, signaling the start of the parade.

Keep in mind:

• It will be HOT! Be sure to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and protective gear such as sun shirts and hats.
• Walk, bike, and bring your patience! Parking is limited along Crandon and the staging area will be on Fernwood.
• Road closures: During the parade, the southbound lanes of Crandon Blvd from Harbor Drive to West Enid Drive will be closed. The two northbound lanes of Crandon Blvd will be reduced to one lane travelling north and one lane travelling south.
• Your Key Biscayne Police and Fire Rescue are always available for you! If you need assistance or are not feeling well, first responders will be at the parade. They can also be dispatched immediately to you by calling 911.
• The Village of Key Biscayne will not be hosting fireworks display this year.

Immediately following the parade, The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne will host the annual Independence Day picnic at the Village Green.

For more information or to register to be part of the parade (there is still time!), visit kb4.org.

Know the Dangers: Fireworks and Celebrations

The Fourth of July is one of Key Biscayne's favorite holidays! This year, your Key Biscayne Fire Rescue reminds residents to be extra careful when using fireworks this holiday.

• Never use homemade and/or illegal fireworks.
• Clear away any dry vegetation and debris from the area before igniting any fireworks.
• Always have a water source, full bucket of water and/or fire-extinguisher, lose at hand.
• Be sure those watching are at a safe distance from where fireworks are being ignited.
• Use safety eyewear, glasses or goggles, to protect your eyes while igniting fireworks.
• Never carry fireworks in your pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.
• Do not allow children to play with or light fireworks.
• Sparklers should only be used under close adult supervision.
• If a firework does not light or fire, let it sit for at least 20 minutes then carefully place it in a bucket of water.
• Make sure fireworks are cold before handling and place all used fireworks into a bucket of water.
• Clean up all debris.
• Be sure matches, lighters and any unused fireworks are out of the sight and reach of children before, during and after your celebration.

Beach Sargassum Update

As you may have noticed, seaweed conditions on the beach can vary, especially during the summer months! It is important to understand this natural occurrence as it impacts our beach.

While the beach raking contractor managed to adequately address the massive seaweed accumulations in May by truck hauling as a special emergency service, the majority of the seaweed that was removed from the beach was actually locally generated from the nearshore seagrass beds. 

It was not the floating sargassum drift macroalgae phenomena that the Caribbean and South Florida have been experiencing every summer since around 2011. 

The sargassum that the Village may encounter in the next few months is only just starting to wash up on the South Florida shoreline! Based on satellite imagery from the University of South Florida Sargassum Watch System (SaWS), the Village is expecting a more intense sargassum season this year, compared to last year.

The Village asks residents to remember that seaweed conditions during this time of year can be unfavorable and to please check the live beach webcam as you plan for a day at the beach in order to avoid any surprises.

Your Village Government 

Mayor Michael W. Davey

Vice Mayor Edward London

Councilmembers: 

Franklin H. Caplan

Luis Lauredo

Allison McCormick

Brett Moss  

Ignacio J. Segurola

 Village Manager Steve Williamson

Village Clerk Jocelyn Brewster Koch

Village Attorneys Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman

Comments? Questions? Suggestions?

Send an email to communications@keybiscayne.fl.gov