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The celebration includes arts and crafts exhibitors, street performers, and food carts. It begins two hours before sunset, every day of the year. [2] In 1984, the city opened a pier right on Mallory Square. The decision was met with considerable opposition from people who felt it would disrupt the tradition of watching the sunset at Mallory Square.
Mallory Square in Key West is the ultimate sunset celebration spot. Every evening, crowds gather for the famous Sunset Celebration , featuring street performers, local artisans, and food vendors.
In 1984, the city opened a cruise terminal at Mallory Square. The decision was met with opponents who claimed that it would disrupt the tradition of watching the sunset at Mallory Square. [69] Today, the Port of Key West includes Key West Bight, Garrison Bight at City Marina, as well as three docks that could be used by cruise ships. [69]
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Boston - Latitude: 42.4 - Visual sunset time, Aug. 30: 7:21 p.m. - End of civil twilight: 7:50 p.m. Beantown might not be the first destination that comes to mind when thinking of stunning sunsets ...
The first keeper, Michael Mabrity, died in 1832, and his widow, Barbara, became the lighthouse keeper, serving for 32 years.The Great Havana Hurricane of 1846 destroyed the lighthouse; the USS Morris, which was wrecked during the storm, reported "a white sand beach covers the spot where Key West Lighthouse stood".
The spot was originally marked with sign, shown here in 1972. Before the concrete buoy there was a wooden sign that noted the southern point at this spot. [7] The old wood sign as of 1970 only said "The Southernmost Point, of Southernmost City, Key West Fla." [8] By 1982 this had changed to "The Southernmost Point, In USA, Key West Fla". [9]
Sunset Key is a 27-acre (11-hectare) residential neighborhood and resort island in the city of Key West, Florida. It is located about 500 yards (460 m) off the coast of the island of Key West. The island is privately held among its residents. The island is accessible only by a shuttle boat that runs from the Margaritaville Marina out to the island.