Key West End of Prohibition Celebration

Sloppy Joe's Bar in the 1920s
A 1920s car with a sign that reads Happy Days are BEER Again

December 1 - 5, 2024

Sloppy Joe's Bar, Key West, FL

Take a step back into old Key West and celebrate the end of Prohibition with five days of fun-filled Prohibition-themed Films, Cocktails, History, Live Entertainment, and, of course, a blowout Party at Sloppy Joe’s! It is a true celebration of not only Key West’s but America’s most iconic eras.

Don’t miss the opportunity to dust off your Flapper Dresses and Fedoras for the swellest Costume Party since 1933.

A man drinking alcohol from a barrel

History of Prohibition

Men and women at a Prohibition-era Speakeasy.Prohibition in the United States was a nationwide constitutional ban on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages from 1920 to 1933. The movement for Prohibition gained momentum in the late 19th century, driven largely by the temperance movement, which sought to reduce alcohol consumption due to its perceived role in social ills such as crime, domestic violence, and poverty. Organizations like the Anti-Saloon League and the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union lobbied for laws to restrict alcohol. Their efforts culminated in the ratification of the 18th Amendment in 1919, which prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcohol. This was further enforced by the Volstead Act in 1920, which provided legal mechanisms for enforcement.

Newspaper announcing Prohibition Ends at Last!

However, Prohibition led to several unintended consequences, including the rise of organized crime. Bootlegging and the illegal production of alcohol became widespread, with gangsters like Al Capone profiting from the illicit trade. Speakeasies—secret bars where alcohol was sold—flourished, and many Americans continued to drink despite the ban. Public opposition to Prohibition grew over time as the government struggled to enforce the law and the social benefits promised by temperance advocates failed to materialize.

 In 1933, Prohibition was officially ended with the ratification of the 21st Amendment, making it the only constitutional amendment to be repealed in U.S. history.

 

1920s Paperboy

Celebration Schedule

Men during Prohibition holding signs that read, We Want BEER

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Countdown to Key West End of Prohibition Celebration begins – Sloppy Joe’s 201 Duval Street

  • Sloppy Joe’s Blonde Reserve Rum Anniversary 
  • Live Entertainment from Noon to 2 am.

 

Tropic Cinema 416 Eaton Street – Prohibition Era Film Series

  • Daily films take you back in time, featuring the intrigue and rebellion of the Prohibition Era. Tickets and film screening details will be released soon.

 

Monday, December 2, 2024

Prohibition Days Cocktail Class – Hemingway Social Club: 201 Simonton Street

  • Immerse yourself in the vibe and classic cocktails in a 1930’s speakeasy. More details and tickets on sale are coming soon.

 

Key West End of Prohibition Celebration –Sloppy Joe’s: 201 Duval Street

  • Live Entertainment from 10 AM to 2 AM

 

Prohibition Era Film Series – Tropic Cinema 416 Eaton Street

  • Daily films taking you back in time featuring the intrigue and rebellion of the Prohibition Era. Tickets and film screening details will be released soon.

 

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Key West End of Prohibition Celebration- Sloppy Joe’s: 201 Duval Street

  • Live Entertainment from 10 AM to 2 AM

 

ReMARCable Tabletop Christmas Tree & Wreath Auction benefiting MARC – Opal Key Resort: 245 Front Street

  • Join us on Giving Tuesday for a live auction of amazingly decorated Christmas Trees and Wreaths. Sloppy Joe’s will have a Prohibition-themed tree in the auction. Support MARC and take the guesswork out of decorating your Christmas Tree! Tree Preview begins at 5:30 PM. The live auction begins at 7 PM. $20 suggested donation for bidding paddles. Light appetizers and cash bar.

 

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Key West End of Prohibition Celebration- Sloppy Joe’s: 201 Duval Street

  • Live Entertainment from 10 AM to 2 AM

 

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Key West End of Prohibition Celebration- Sloppy Joe’s: 201 Duval Street

  • Party like it’s 1933! End of Prohibition 91st Anniversary! All Day Celebration with host Landon Bradbary. Costume & Best Dressed contests, Good Times, Great Drinks, Giveaways. Special Appearance Anheuser-Busch’s Antique Truck. Don’t miss the 5 o’clock hour Repeal festivities.
  • Live Entertainment from 10 AM to 2 AM

Images from the 2023 Key West End of Prohibition Celebration

Don’t miss this exciting celebration of glamour, music, and speakeasy vibes.

Key West End of Prohibition Celebration:

December 1 – 5, 2024

Sloppy Joe’s Bar

201 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040

Info@KeyWestBootleggers.com

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