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2024 Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr in the month of January in Orlando with Parades and Festivals

Scott Baker — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:07:00 +0000

Martin Luther King, Jr had a dream of an integrated and unified America in 1963 where over 200,000 civil rights supporters watched and listened to King’s 17-minute public speech in Washington D.C. on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. At one point of the speech, King states, “I have a

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2024 Enzian Winter Park “Popcorn Flicks in the Park” Makes for a Great Date Night in Central Park

Scott Baker — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:32:00 +0000

On the second Thursday of every month, the Enzian Theater and the city of Winter Park transform Central Park into an open-air cinema, inviting residents and visitors alike to gather under the starry sky for a delightful cinematic experience that showcases an outdoor movie at Popcorn Flicks in the Park.

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2024 Orlando Home & Garden Show at the Orange County Convention Center January 5th-7th.

Scott Baker — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:10:11 +0000

The Orlando Home & Garden Show takes place at the Orange County Convention Center twice a year, once in January and again in October. The Winter show will take place on Friday, January 5th through Sunday, August 7th, 2024. Admission to the show is free through the conferences sponsorship from Spa

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2024 Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon Weekend on January 3rd-7th

Scott Baker — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 20:33:58 +0000

The Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon are the premier running events in Orlando that take place around the first week of January each year at the Walt Disney World Resort and are always fully registered several months in advance. Among the serious runners that race the event each year to

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2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl featuring the Tennessee Volunteers versus the Iowa Hawkeyes on January 1st

Scott Baker — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 15:10:00 +0000

Some of the best teams from the SEC and the Big Ten outside of the College Football Playoff six bowl games meet each year at the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando. 2024 Matchup The matchup for the 2024 bowl game will be played on Monday, January 1st, 2024 at 1 PM that will

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2022 Red Hot and Boom xl 106.7 4th of July Orlando Firework Show in Altamonte Springs on July 3rd

Scott Baker — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:00:46 +0000

Red Hot and Boom is Orlando’s Best Firework Show outside of the theme parks that is held in the city of Altamonte Springs each year on July 3rd, the day just before the 4th of July. The 2022 Red Hot & Boom event will happen on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022.

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2022 Downtown Orlando 4th of July Fireworks at the Fountain

Scott Baker — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:50:22 +0000

A 2009 lightning strike left the iconic Lake Eola Fountain debilitated, but it was returned to its former glory and better during the 2011 Fireworks at the Fountain celebration as the City of Orlando debuted the renovated fountain for the first time with a light show choreographed to music. Lake Eola Fountain

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2022 Free 4th of July Fireworks Shows in Orlando Outside of the Theme Parks Featuring Celebration, Kissimmee, and Haines City

Scott Baker — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:40:51 +0000

If you are staying in the Disney World or International Drive area of Orlando on the 4th of July but are looking for a free fireworks show to attend outside of the theme parks, your best options are going to start with the city of Celebration, Kissimmee, and Haines City.

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2022 Watermelon 4th of July 5k at Park Avenue in Winter Park on July 4th

Erin Baker — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:30:13 +0000

Track Shack, one of the largest race and retail running operations in Central Florida, is hosting the 2022 Watermelon 5k. The patriotic event is held each year early in the morning of July 4th at 7:30am on Park Avenue in Winter Park. Watermelon 5k on Park Avenue The 3.12 mile

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2022 Disney on Ice in Orlando on September 2nd through September 4th

Erin Baker — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:00:21 +0000

Disney on Ice is returning to Orlando at the Amway Center on Friday, September 2nd through Sunday, September 4th, 2022 with Disney’s newest show “Road Trip Adventures” featuring characters from Mary Poppins, Moana, The Lion King, Aladdin, Toy Story, and more. Disney on Ice Some of productions that will be included in the

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Winter Park Boat Tour Offers Tranquil Journey Through Winter Park Chain of Lakes

Erin Baker — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:58:11 +0000

Three blocks from Winter Park’s famed Park Avenue shopping district sits a boat dock that allows curious individuals up-close access to some of the most beautiful waterways and mansions of Winter Park on the Scenic Boat Tour. The one-hour “cruise” travels along 12 miles of manmade canals and lakes. Along

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2022 Easter Brunch Buffets on International Drive Orlando featuring Rosen Hotels

Scott Baker — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 04:32:42 +0000

On Easter Sunday, the big hotels on International Drive bring out their best buffets that are served throughout the day with some of the locations having other Easter activities as well. This is our guide to Easter Brunches on International Drive in Orlando. We will list the buffets in the

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2022 Winter Park Easter Parade on April 16th

Erin Baker — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:54:02 +0000

Similar to the Easter parade that the Winter Park Parks & Recreation Department hosted last year, the Easter bunny will once again hop on a different path. On Saturday, April 16th, 2022 beginning at 9 a.m., the bunny will visit neighborhoods throughout Winter Park on three trails and hop to

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2022 Magic 107.7 Easter Egg Hunt in Longwood on Saturday, April 16th

Scott Baker — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:15:27 +0000

The Magic 107.7 Easter Egg Hunt historically features over 20,000 Easter eggs for children of all ages to hunt during staggered times along with other games and activities. This year the Magic 107.7 Easter Egg Hunt will look a bit different with a walk-thru EGGSperience. Kids will hop down the

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2022 Easter Bunny Arrives at Mall at Millenia for Photos April 1st-16th

Erin Baker — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:30:36 +0000

Spring officially arrives at the Mall at Millenia on Friday, April 1st, 2022 with the first spotting of the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny is available for photos Monday-Saturday from 10am until 7pm and Sunday from 9am-7pm in the Orangerie Cafés (located on the second floor of the mall between Sestina

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2021 Festival Weekend along Park Avenue in Winter Park February 15th-16th

Erin Baker — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 23:37:10 +0000

The City of Winter Park, in partnership with the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, will again close portions of famed Park Avenue to allow restaurants and merchants to bring dining and shopping into the avenue. The additional space allows more social distancing and offers residents and visitors a chance to

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Dinosaurs Return to Leu Gardens in 2021!

Erin Baker — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:24:37 +0000

Leu Gardens, the 50-acre oasis in Orlando’s Audubon Park Garden District just west of downtown, is bringing back the traveling dinosaur exhibit that received so much positive visitor response in 2017. In ” Dinosaur Invasion,” more than 20 of the extinct creatures are placed throughout the sprawling grounds allowing guests to

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Christmas Lights Displays in Orlando Neighborhoods and Homes

Scott Baker — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 04:00:54 +0000

Christmas Lights can be found all around Orlando in the city’s communities and neighborhoods. Some of the best displays can be found in some of the city’s oldest neighborhoods of Delaney Park, Conway, and Belle Isle (See scenic drive in map below). There are not as many planned communities or

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Planning for Coronavirus in Orlando in 2020

Scott Baker — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 03:59:41 +0000

Orange County and the city of Orlando provided an update today, March 18, 2020, on how to prepare for Coronavirus in Orlando and Orange County and provided the following top takeaways: Websites: Click here to visit the official webpage for Orange County for the most up-to-date information on the Coronavirus

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Best Orlando 4th of July Fireworks Shows and Events Guide 2019

Scott Baker — Sun, 12 May 2019 13:00:35 +0000

The Orlando area has at least 17 Independence Day 4th of July Fireworks Shows taking place in 2019 between the cities that make up Metro-Orlando and the fireworks shows happening at the theme parks. This is our guide to Orlando’s Best 4th of July Fireworks Shows and Events in 2019.

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2019 Winter Park 4th of July Celebration in Central Park featuring the Bach Festival Brass Band and Choir and Carriage Rides

Scott Baker — Sat, 11 May 2019 11:00:58 +0000

For spending the day together during the 4th of July in Orlando, there is no better place to be than in Winter Park. From horse-drawn wagon rides and classical string arrangements and choirs to free Tiffany Glass showings at the Morse Museum and a 5k race, Winter Park has a

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2019 Sanford 4th of July Fireworks Celebrates America with Star Spangled Sanford

Scott Baker — Fri, 10 May 2019 10:00:42 +0000

Outside of the theme parks, the two biggest firework shows in Orlando are in Downtown Orlando and the historic city of Sanford, Florida. On July 4, 2018, the city of Sanford will light the sky up with fireworks from just outside the marina along the Sanford Riverwalk along Lake Monroe

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2019 4th of July at Walt Disney World Featuring Epcot and the Magic Kingdom

Scott Baker — Thu, 09 May 2019 09:00:18 +0000

Orlando is a Top 10 destination for the 4th of July in the United States and a majority of the visitors vacationing in the area will be at Disney World to celebrate the 4th of July. The Magic Kingdom will be holding its special fireworks show to celebrate the 4th of July

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Independence Day Fireworks and Events in Orlando on July 3rd, 2019

Scott Baker — Wed, 08 May 2019 08:00:25 +0000

Who says that you have to celebrate America’s Independence Day on July 4th in Orlando when there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate Independence Day the day before on July 3rd? Maybe one day of celebration is not enough and you want to take part in Independence Day activities over

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ICE! at the Gaylord Palms 2018 featuring ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Scott Baker — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 13:50:58 +0000

ICE! at the Gaylord Palms is an annual walk-through attraction during the Christmas holidays at the Gaylord Palms Resort that is made completely of ice. Imagine taking a simple ice sculpture that you might see at a wedding or special event and then building out that sculpture out into several

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Halloween in Orlando for 2018

Scott Baker — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:00:35 +0000

Halloween is more than a two month celebration in Orlando beginning in August and is then a week-long celebration as Halloween Night approaches on October 31st. Disney World kicks off their Halloween events in August with Universal Studios and SeaWorld kicking off their Halloween events during the month of September. Halloween in Orlando With

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Best Halloween Events for Kids in Orlando for 2018 featuring Uptown Altamonte in Altamonte Springs, Disney World, and SeaWorld

Scott Baker — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 16:30:25 +0000

Halloween officially kicks off the holiday season in Orlando when the fall season finally comes around and we great a break in the weather from the high 90’s during the summer down to the mid 70’s and 80’s that makes for very comfortable nights. Halloween Events for Kids in Orlando

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Best Halloween Events for Adults in Orlando for 2018 featuring Downtown Orlando at Church Street and Wall Street Plaza

Scott Baker — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:57:14 +0000

If there was ever a time that you wanted to do something different in Orlando and check out Downtown Orlando, the weekend parties in downtown Orlando that feature costume contests is it. For 2018, those nights are Friday, October 26th and Saturday, October 27th. This is Orlando’s version of Key West’s

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Best Halloween Events for Teenagers in Orlando for 2018 featuring Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios and Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens

Scott Baker — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:55:30 +0000

Halloween Horror Nights stands alone as the biggest Halloween event for the older kids. Universal doesn’t recommend the event for kids under the age of 13 but 16 and older may be a more appropriate age. The event can be pretty intense as the entire Universal Orlando theme park is

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2018 Maitland Screen on the Green Movie Showings

Scott Baker — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:48:48 +0000

The city of Maitland will be showing family-friendly movies monthly this fall beginning with Peter Rabbit in October. Screen on the Green Screen on the Green is held outside at the Maitland Middle School soccer field located in the Dommerich neighborhood of Maitland. On Saturday, October 6th, Peter Rabbit will

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