Higgs Beach Cleanup & Beachcomber Hat Contest & Beachcomber Hat Contest at Salute! On the Beach

2nd Annual HIGG’S BEACH CLEAN UP – “OPERATION AIN’T NO BUTTS ABOUT IT”

9:30 – 11:30 AM

The Conch Republic CIA (Cuties in Action) and 82nd Auborne have partnered with Keep Key West Beautiful for the chief purpose of eradicating cigarette butts and other debris from our shores.  The joint task force officially launched “Operation: Ain’t No Butts About it” campaign on Earth Day 2018 and is sponsored by Salute! On the Beach, the public is invited to join the cause and participate.

Collected cigarette butts contribute to the goal of creating a bench to beautify our public spaces, made of recycled cigarette filter fiberglass.  “Weigh In” competition follows clean-up at Salute! On the Beach, 1000 Atlantic Ave.  FREE

Higgs Beach Cleanup and Beach Hat contest, Conch Republic Independence, Key West Photos by Bill Klipp
All photos © Bill Klipp, not for Commercial Use of any type, for personal use only
Provided to CIA April 2019 for an article about Beach Clean-ups and Conch Republic Independence Days

2nd Annual CONCH REPUBLIC BEACHCOMBER HAT CONTEST

11 AM – NOON

Beach cleaning is thirsty business, and the Bloody Marys Happy Hour at Salute! On the Beach is the perfect way to cool down. Get your creative juices flowing and unwind with island tunes by Billy the Squid and the Sea Cow Drifters, while recycling beach booty into a fabulous beach bonnet.

Wear your most fabulous hat made from your favorite, wildest beach finds. Best Hat wins a $50 gift certificate to Salute!  Hosted by the CR CIA ,82nd Auborne and Salute! On the Beach.  1000 Atlantic Ave.  FREE.  CASH BAR.  www.SALUTEontheBeach.com.

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