When it comes to Orlando and Key West, Florida, the two towns have some of the best entertainment in the world. While Orlando is mostly known for Disney World, Universal and other parks, the local entertainment district can also provide a lot of fun. For example, one can find a strolling magician Orlando along with mimes, flower sellers, tarot card readers, food and drink vendors in this downtown district.

While there are a number of street performers and food vendors in Orlando, one of the most popular areas for street performers is that of Key West. For, in 2018 TripAdvisor provided a Certificate of Excellence to the entertainment district and nightly sunset celebration festival. While this is the case, it is believed that the naturalist, John Audubon photographed and wrote about the amazing sunsets long before the celebrations began to take place.

Most locals believe it was actually Tennessee Williams whom inspired the celebration. For, the playwright and poet could be found adoring the Sun and applauding as it sank below the horizon each evening. Regardless, the sunset celebration which started years ago has now become a huge success.

Whether loving live African drum and dance, music of an island flair, singer songwriters, six-string guitar players, a one person band or bagpipes, there is often something for everyone at this ongoing nightly event. Every night, the variety of music provides the soundtrack to what has been an ongoing celebration for years. While most of these individuals are local performers, there can also be a number of visiting musicians and performers during different times of the year.

Danger acts are often quite popular at the celebration and include everything from sword swallowers and knife throwers to trick uni-cyclists and high wire acts. One performance in particular which audiences appear to enjoy is that of a cat which jumps through hoops of fire. At times, the performance artists have been known to include individuals or groups whom have appeared on America's Got Talent or similar shows.

While some of the talent can often be of a transient nature, there are also resident palmists, psychics and tarot readers lined up along the perimeter of the square. In most cases, these individuals either ask for a recommended donation, or charge a fee. Generally, if the individual holds a license to do business in the city, it is a fixed fee. Whereas, individuals without such a license are often busking or working for tips.

Vendors at the celebration feature wares by local artists and craftsmen as well as art and other products from around the world. For, while some hand make items, others import items from different countries. In addition, there are a number of food trucks with gourmet and festival type food along with drink vendors, often offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Mallory Square and Key West have long been interconnected. For, without the nightly celebration of the sunset, Key West would not be Key West. Whereas, if not for Key West, Mallory Square would not be the same magical vibrant place it has become over the years. While this is the case, it is ultimately the locals and visitors in attendance each and every evening which has made the celebration the successful event it is today.