2025 Second Time Arounders Philadelphia Trip
**paragraph about the trip**
Who? All band members and tagalongs are encouraged to attend.
What? The Salute To Independence Parade
When?
Where?
Option 1 – Band hotel block. The band has a hotel block with Key West Historic Inns. Book your room in the block using the links below:
- Second Time Arounders Marching Band Group Fitch Lodge
- Second Time Arounders Marching Band Lighthouse Hotel
- – One night deposit is required at booking, the room must be paid in full by January 23, 2025
- – The last day to cancel the room without penalty is January 23, 2025
- – Please note prices on the booking links above include taxes and resort fees
Option 2- Choose your own adventure. Key West has plenty of hotels, motels, campgrounds, and naval base accommodations. Rooms are booking out quickly, so book early if you want a room somewhere.
Members are on their own for transportation to Key West. A few options:
Drive (6 hrs 44 mins 410 miles from St. Pete)
Fly to Key West Airport EYW ( Allegiant from St Pete Clearwater Airport PIE) ( American Airlines, Delta, Silver, United from Tampa Airport TPA)
Key West Express Ferry from Ft Meyers (on discount sale right now!)
Flixbus ( from St Pete, Tampa or Orlando)
Can non-band members come too?
Yes! We encourage members to bring tagalongs.
I would like a roommate/carpool buddy/ but don’t have one yet. How do I find one?
To find a roommate ask around at rehearsal or ask in our Facebook Group.
Will there be a concert?
There has been discussion of the Rounders performing a concert at Key West High School. More details will be shared with the group when it becomes available.
What’s the deal with the parade?
Details about the 43rd Annual Conch Republic Independence Celebration Parade are in the process of being confirmed, but we’ve been before so we know the drill.
On the evening of Thursday April 24th, this world-famous, quirky, and colorful parade celebrates the Conch Republic Independence and runs down Duval Street from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, ending at Schooner Wharf Bar, KW Historic Seaport.
