‘Summer Solstice Celebration’ Continues in Key West with Nightly Entertainment and Artistry Through June 20

“Juggling Jase” Anderson, left, and “Reidiculous Reid” Conklin, right, entertain “Summer Solstice Celebration” attendees Sunday, June 15 with a precarious elevated juggling routine at Key West’s waterfront Mallory Square. (Photo: Tony Gregory)

Molly Majka, 11, of Medina County, Ohio, pictured with mom Michelle Majka, models a freshly created flower crown, Sunday, June 15, at the “Summer Solstice Celebration” at Mallory Square in Key West. (Photo: Tony Gregory)

The “Summer Solstice Celebration” festival concludes on Friday, June 20, but the world-famous nightly sunset gathering at Mallory Square in Key West continues year-round. (File Photo: Carol Tedesco)

Zach Ford, Gary Ford, Joey Phillips, and Theresa Chiechi create flower crowns in an age-old solstice tradition, Sunday, June 15, at the “Summer Solstice Celebration” at Mallory Square in Key West. (Photo: Tony Gregory)

Key West, Fla. — A 20-day “Summer Solstice Celebration” embracing the pageantry, enchantment and mystical significance of the Summer Solstice continues at Key West’s waterfront Mallory Square, with high-energy live performances, nightly special attractions, and artisan demonstrations through June 20.

Highlights to date include a collaborative showcase Sunday, June 15, by “Juggling Jase” Anderson and “Reidiculous Reid” Conklin featuring comedy, whip cracking and elevated juggling. The two entertainers grew up together honing their showmanship at the famous nightly Mallory Square Sunset Celebration, where they typically perform individual acts, and also tour around the U.S. and other locales.

“Summer Solstice Celebration” attractions also include appearances by “The Loud Mime” Will Flederman, returning to Key West for a limited engagement after enthralling U.S. and international audiences with a blend of classic vaudeville, circus stunts and irreverent comedy; demonstrations of creative magic by artists and craftspeople, traditional solstice activities such as making flower crowns, and local vendors’ wares for body and spirit.
“Summer Solstice Celebration” festivities culminate June 20 in an evening honoring the powerful solstice itself — the longest day of the year when the sun’s energy is strongest.
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Coordinated by the Key West Cultural Preservation Society, organizer of the nightly, year-round Mallory Square Sunset Celebration, the “Summer Solstice Celebration” is presented in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. Visit sunsetcelebration.org for more information and a schedule of nightly events.

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