For your service and sacrifice,
we honor and salute you
Now in its 14th year, the Florida Keys Heroes Tribute Weekend is our way of saying thank you to the men and women who serve our Nation. Join us this year for a family-friendly weekend full of events and activities celebrating their service.
Get the family and friends together for a one-of-a-kind weekend in Marathon - the boating, fishing and family fun capital of the Florida Keys. From Friday, Sept 2nd - Sunday, Sept 4th, Hawks Cay Resort is hosting their annual Heroes Salute Weekend, three full days of patriotic fun, moving tributes, All-American fireworks, and the chance to show your appreciation to our brave men and women of service.
The Florida Keys Heroes Tribute Weekend is one of the most anticipated events of the summer. Make your plans today to join us for this very special event!
Friday, Sept 2nd
4:30 - 7:30 PM • Early Packet Pickup for Sunday 5K Run Walk
Early packet pickup available in the Hawks Cay Lobby for Saturday's 5K Run Walk
Saturday, Sept 3rd
7:00 AM Race to 10:00 AM Heroes 5k Run Walk & Touch a Truck
Race will begin at 7:00 am at Angler and Ale. Registration will start at 7:00 AM in the Angler & Ale Parking Lot. Early packet pickup will be available from 4:30 – 7:30 PM on Saturday, September 3rd, in the Hawks Cay Lobby. The Heroes 5K Run Walk is open to Hawks Cay Guests, local residents or any other visiting guests of the beautiful Florida Keys. Stick around after for a fun Touch a Truck Event in the Angler & Ale parking lot from 8am – 10am.
Reserve Now5:00 - 10:00 PM • Live entertainment by local entertainers.
7:30 PM • Heroes Tribute
Special presenting guests from Coast Guard Honor Guard, Wounded Warrior organizations, regional and service dignitaries and representatives from Firehouse Subs. Past Heroes Salute special guests have included a NASA astronaut, US Congressmen and several wounded warriors.
8:00pm – 10:00pm Live Concert
Entertainment at Hawks Cay Resort by Caffeine Carl & the Buzz, Key West Rock n Roll, Soul and Motown.
10:00 PM • Fireworks Show on the Atlantic Ocean
Fireworks Extravaganza! What better way to end a fantastic Heroes Salute Tribute Weekend than watching a patriotic fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean with the family. Hint - Great viewing areas can be found near the lagoon!
Sunday, Sept 4th
7:00pm – 10:00 PM • Live Local Music
Enjoy a live music, games and contests.
