03 Apr 2014
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando is well-known for offering visitors the opportunity to visit one-of-a-kind attractions, but the destination also gives visitors the chance to attend unique festivals and special events. The following list highlights some of Central Florida's varied annual festivals and special events in 2014*. More information is available on Orlando's online calendar at VisitOrlando.com.
APRIL
April 24-26
Florida Music Festival is a multi-day celebration of up-and-coming musicians held in downtown Orlando. The festival lets fans experience live music, film, visual arts and the cultural community. The event welcomes more than 250 performers from alternative, pop, country, urban, hip hop and acoustic formats, along with hundreds of filmmakers and dozens of visual artists. Admission: Varies.
12th Annual Orlando Cabaret Festival
April 24 - May 11
Life is indeed a cabaret, at least for a few weeks during Mad Cow Theatre's celebration of musical theatre. Cabaret artists and acts are featured in more than 40 evening and lunchtime performances. Admission: $25- $55.
April 26
Held at Audubon Park, the event will encourage kids to participate in gardening, art, cooking demonstrations and more. Admission: Free, however some classes require a fee to participate.
The Great American Pie Festival
April 26-27
Enjoy endless samples of pies with close family and friends. Held
in Celebration, the Pie Festival includes demonstrations, bake-offs, pie tastings and pie-eating contests. Admission: Free. Buffet tickets: $10.
Viva La Musica
April 26 – May 17, Saturdays
SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa host this celebration of Hispanic music, food and culture. The event features the sights, sounds and tastes of various Latin cultures through music, dance, crafts, food and concerts. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
MAY
May 3
Wet n' Wild's new contemporary Christian Battle of the Bands music event features Christian rock bands, praise bands, singers, rappers and choirs compete for cash prizes. Admission: Included in regular admission.
23rd Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival
May 14-27
The oldest, non-juried festival in the United States, the Orlando International Fringe Festival is a celebration of theater, art and music. Fringe encompasses hundreds of shows, the Visual Fringe, outdoor concerts and “The Kids Fringe Tour.” Events are held at various venues in and around downtown Orlando. True to Fringe roots, all acts remain uncensored, exposing patrons to performances from mild to wild.
May 16 – June 8
Star Wars characters come to life at Disney's Hollywood Studios, where guests of all ages can come face-to-face with Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Queen Amidala as well as other favorite sci-fi characters from the famous film series. Star Wars Weekends are scheduled for four consecutive weekends. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
Junior Master Model Builder Competition
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LEGOLAND Florida invites guests to participate in this fun and interactive LEGO® building competition that takes place quarterly. Participants build a model that follows the designated LEGO® theme for each competition. Winners receive special prizes and will be invited to build in the Ultimate Build Off at the end of the year. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
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As part of Orlando's longest running Latin community festival, national and international performers take the stage to celebrate Latin culture and music at Festival Park in Orlando. The festival also features streets lined with displays and food along with a children's carnival area.
6th Annual PLAYGROUND Arts & Music Festival
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Held at Uptown Altamonte in Cranes Roost Park from 12 – 5 p.m., the event features live music, a summer camp expo, creative performances, storytelling, art centers, breakdancing demos, a fashion show, mobile bungee trampoline and more. Admission: Free.
Jack Hanna at Busch Gardens Tampa
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Busch Gardens Tampa welcomes celebrity animal expert Jack Hanna for an Earth Day celebration. “Jungle Jack” – recognized the world over for his deep knowledge of and boundless enthusiasm for wild animals and wildlife conservation – introduces guests to exotic and endangered animals in his own inimitable way during special shows and exclusive up-close encounters. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
JUNE
June 3-9
Gay Days is comprised of multiple events staged at world-famous attractions, gay and lesbian clubs and unique venues that create a renowned gay and lesbian vacation experience.
June 20-22
Held at Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards in Clermont, the event offers arts and crafts, live music, free tours, grape stomping, wine tasting and plenty of free parking. Food and beverages available for purchase. Admission: $2 donation to Hospice Foundation.
Kissimmee International Festival of Festivals
June 21-23
The Kissimmee Festival of Festivals features hot air balloons from around the world, races, arts and crafts and music. More than 50 balloons will take to the Central Florida sky with mass ascensions throughout the festival. In addition to the breathtaking views, festival-goers can experience balloon, helicopter or World War II Warbird Airplane rides, skydiving exhibitions, 5k and 10k runs alongside the colorful balloon collection, festival fare, games and more.
SeaWorld Orlando Summer Nights
June 21 – Aug. 10
SeaWorld will be hosting its nighttime spectacular, Summer Nights. Guests will be able to enjoy extended park hours until 10 p.m. featuring incredible shows, an all-new attraction – Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin – thrilling coasters under the stars, and a nightly Shamu show that ends with a bang.
Central Florida Zoo's Birthday with the BIG Boys
June 28
Join the Central Florida Zoo to celebrate their new rhinoceros' birthdays with music, games, children's crafts, face painting and Zoo animal encounters. Event included in general admission. Additional fees may apply for certain activities.
Universal Orlando's Summer Concert Series
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Saturday nights come alive at Universal's annual Summer Concert Series. Great for all ages, families can enjoy some of music's biggest stars performing. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at EPCOT
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Families can gather together for an unforgettable night of music and memories in the open-air America Gardens Theater at Epcot. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
JULY
Independence Week at Magic Kingdom
June 30 – July 6
It's red, white and blue as Disney Parks salutes America with a 4th of July Fireworks Party — for an entire week, with patriotic lighting bathing the Disney castles on both coasts. Mickey Mouse appears in his patriotic finest and guests will find special USA shirts, Ear Hats and other limited-edition souvenirs. Admission: Included in regular park admission
July 3
Held at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte, Red Hot & Boom is an Independence Day celebration that features live entertainment by XL106.7 Radio, children's activities, vendor booths, food, drinks and a 25-minute fireworks display, synchronized with a mix of patriotic and today's musical hits. Admission: Free.
Independence Day at SeaWorld Orlando
July 4
As part of SeaWorld Orlando's Summer Nights, a special Fourth of July Reflections show will feature an expanded fireworks show timed to patriotic music. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
Independence Day at Universal Orlando Resort
July 4
Guests can enjoy a special version of the popular Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular, a cinematic adventure that combines cutting-edge projection technology with lasers and pyrotechnics to bring movies to life like never before. Admission: Included in regular park admission to Universal Studios Florida.
Independence Day at Walt Disney World Resort
July 4
“Disney's Celebrate America! - A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” at Magic Kingdom will start at 9 p.m. The holiday-inspired “IllumiNations: Reflections of the Earth” at Epcot will start at 10 p.m., and a special July 4th fireworks presentation at Disney's Hollywood Studios will start at 10 p.m. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
July 4
Celebration Town Center joins forces with MegaCon to celebrate America's independence day with a sci-fi themed event. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. and include performances, costume contest and fireworks. Admission: Free.
July 4
Celebrate United States' independence at the free fireworks display and laser show around Lake Eola in downtown Orlando. Pack picnic baskets and comfy blankets for an old-fashioned summertime picnic at downtown Orlando's Lake Eola from 4 – 10 p.m. Admission: Free.
Celebration Town Center's “A Flashback 4th of July”
July 4
Revel freedom on July 4th at the Celebration Town Center's “A Flashback 4th of July” with unique fireworks and an event centered around “A Salute to Cinema,” beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event features a synchronized fireworks spectacular set to a movie theme, bounce houses for kids, live music and more. Guests who come dressed as their favorite movie character will be eligible for prizes. Free Park and Ride Shuttle will be available. Admission: Free.
July 4-6
A dazzling way to celebrate the 4th of July, LEGOLAND Florida presents their first Independence Day event. 3D glasses make ordinary fireworks turn into millions of fantastic exploding bricks. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
Baldwin Park Independence Day Bash
July 5
This annual free event includes a family friendly festival during the day and concludes with a choreographed firework show over Lake Baldwin. The festival features live entertainment, family activities, shopping, an art stroll and food and beverage.
July 5
This series has been an Independence Day weekend tradition for nearly five decades. Kevin Harvick will defend his title in the 160-lap, 400-mile holiday weekend classic that will feature fireworks on and off the track at Daytona International Speedway. Admission: Varies.
Junior Master Model Builder Competition
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LEGOLAND Florida invites guests to participate in this fun and interactive LEGO® building competition that takes place quarterly. Participants build a model that follows the designated LEGO® theme for each competition. Winners receive special prizes and will be invited to build in the Ultimate Build Off at the end of the year. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
8th Annual Target FamilyTheatre Festival
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Held at the Orlando Repertory Theatre and Loch Haven Park, the Target Family Theatre Festival features a variety of family-friendly and affordable shows. Admission: Free.
Orlando Nautical Flea Market and Seafood Festival
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Held at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, the market showcases more than 200 booths and vendors featuring nautical antiques and merchandise, boating and fishing supplies as well as boats for sale. Visitors can also indulge in a local seafood dishes.
AUGUST
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Orlando will be hosting a weekend of celebrations surrounding ArenaBowl XXVI, starting withThe Annual ArenaBall and Award ceremony, honoring the offensive MVP, defensive MVP, AFL player of the year along with other team and organizational awards.
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Held at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, the 9th Annual Red Chair Affair kicks off the Orlando cultural season. The event features performances and entertainment by Central Florida's cultural community.
SEPTEMBER
Visit Orlando's Magical Dining Month
Sept. 1-30
Satisfy cravings for haute cuisine at an even hotter price during Visit Orlando's Magical Dining Month, a culinary celebration sure to please diner's palates and wallets. For an entire month, more than 60 of Central Florida's top restaurants will feature three-course, prix fixe dinner menus for just $33, with $1 from each meal donated to a local charity.
Orlando's Faith and Fun Weekend
Sept. 6-7
Walt Disney World Resort's Night of Joy and Universal Orlando Resort's Rock the Universe events feature some of the top Christian music stars from across the nation. Admission for Rock the Universe at Universal Studios or Night of Joy at Magic Kingdom is $55 for advance tickets. Two-night tickets and group rates are available. Disneyworld.com or Rocktheuniverse.com.
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The 10th annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney will be held at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium.
Fashion Week at The Mall at Millenia
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See designer runway shows and a sneak preview of the hottest fashion trends straight from international runways right here in Central Florida. Fashion followers will find more fun than they can fit inside a designer bag with a week-long series of in-store events, such as trunk shows and champagne receptions. Admission to runway show: Free.
Jack Hanna Weekend at SeaWorld Orlando
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Jack Hanna, renowned animal expert and host of TV's “Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures," showcases some of his furry and feathered animal friends from all parts of the world. Hanna introduces unique and exotic animals, shares amazing animal stories and shows hilarious bloopers. Admission: Included in regular park admission
12th Annual Global Peace Film Festival
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Guests can celebrate the art of film and its power to promote new understanding in Orlando. Held in conjunction with the UN's International Day of Peace, the festival promotes the art of motion picture to further the goal of peace on earth, beyond anti-war, ideology and activism. Events include film programs, panels and parties.
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
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From the seasoned connoisseur to the knowledge-seeking amateur, this popular event attracts a diverse audience to sip, sample and savor treasures from some of the world's most famous wineries and celebrated chefs. Guests can boost their wine IQ at any of the hundreds of wine and beer seminars and polish their culinary skills at the numerous demonstrations and tastings. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
OCTOBER
41st Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
Oct. 11-12
More than 40,000 people attend this free juried art show held in Central Park that features work by outstanding Florida artists. The event also includes live entertainment and food provided by local restaurants. Children's art workshops are offered. Admission: Free.
22nd Anniversary Biketoberfest
Oct. 16-19
Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach is a rousing, fun-filled weekend that attracts more than 125,000 motorcycle enthusiasts from near and far. Activities include rides, concerts, food and much more. Admission: Free.
Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival
Oct. 17-18
Walt Disney World Resorthosts the Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival at Downtown Disney. This one-day regatta, attracting recreational and competitive teams from all over North America, will run from approximately 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. The festival also includes exhibitors, food concessions and a medal ceremony. Admission: Free.
Oct. 19
Trick-or-treat in the wildest neighborhood in town at the Central Florida Zoo. This event is a fun and not-too-scary event for young and old alike. Children can wear costumes for trick-or-treat stations and face painting. Visitors can take a haunted hayride, visit the pumpkin patch for a fun photo and learn about the myths and realities of some misunderstood animals. Admission: Included in regular rates.
30th Annual Mount Dora Craft Fair
Oct. 25-26
This nationally ranked, juried event continues to attract more than 250,000 visitors and more than 350 of the best crafters in the country. Admission: Free.
Oct. 26
Central Florida's largest Hispanic festival brings together people of many nationalities, religions and backgrounds to enjoy food, music and dancing in the streets of downtown Orlando.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic
Oct. 31-Nov. 1
Taking place Friday and Saturday night, the Fourth Annual Food & Wine Classic features wines from around the world and a variety of culinary dishes prepared by award-winning chefs. The festival includes live entertainment and fireworks.
Saturdays and Sundays
Celebrate the weekends in October with LEGOLAND Florida's spookiest and kookiest event. Themed treat stations surprise guests with candy, snacks and fun surprises along the way. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular
TBD, Saturdays and Sundays
SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular is an underwater “fantasea” that comes alive as youngsters trick-or-treat among friendly sea witches, octopuses, mermaids, pumpkin fish and more. Children may dress up and play with sea fairies, learn from a school of fish or dance with an ice witch. Admission: Included with park admission.
Gay Pride Festival and Parade – Come Out With Pride
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A signature event of the Metropolitan Business Association, “Come Out With Pride” is Central Orlando's largest gay pride festival and parade. The festivities are held in downtown Orlando's Lake Eola Park, complete with entertainment and long parade route. Admission: Free.
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Held at the Orange County Convention Center, the Orlando Home Show is Central Florida's leading and largest consumer showcase of new products and services for home remodeling and interior décor. The show features local, regional and national experts in remodeling, building, decorating and landscaping; instructional how-to seminars; giveaways; contests; and exhibits with the industry's latest products. Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for seniors, veterans and children ages 6- 12, free for children under 5.
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Orlando's annual Festival of Bacon will be held at Festival Park in Orlando. Attendees can sink their teeth into 30,000+ samples of bacon-inspired treats, prepared by 30+ Central Florida restaurants competing for the coveted "Best of Bacon" award. The event includes live music from various local artists, beer and bacon-inspired cocktails.
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Park Avenue Fashion Week in Winter Park includes luxurious runway shows and a swanky VIP event. Stores host trunk shows and welcome the designers for meet-and-greets throughout the week.
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The 9th annual Orlando Film Festival features events in and around the heart of Orlando, where patrons enjoy great films in exciting venues while experiencing Orlando's downtown lifestyle. The festival seeks to inspire student, future and current filmmakers in the art of filmmaking and to enhance the movie-viewing experience.
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
TBD, Select Nights
Each fall, guests are invited to dress in costumes and trick-or-treat throughout the Magic Kingdom after regular park hours. The boo-free bash includes a parade and bewitching fireworks.
Universal's Halloween Horror Nights
TBD, Select Nights
The event is considered one of the world's largest, most elaborate Halloween celebrations. Universal enlists a “scream team” of designers to research the human psyche and its deepest fears to create haunted houses and “scare zones” of terrifying magnitudes for guests.
TBD, Select Nights
On select nights, Howl-O-Scream transforms Busch Gardens Tampa Bay into a nightmare of inescapable fear that will overwhelm the senses with a new spin on horror. The devious creatures that infest haunted houses, scare zones and thrilling shows have plenty of psychotic surprises in store and bone-chilling roller coasters to keep the screams coming all night long.
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This annual festival offers educational exhibits and events about vegetarian cuisine and lifestyle. Exhibits will feature new products and ideas from over 250 vendors and contributors as well as a wide variety of food preparation demos. Veg Fest is a family-friendly, dog-friendly event held at Festival Park near downtown Orlando.Admission: Free.
NOVEMBER
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This event, held at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando, features more than 600 juried artisans in all media, including ceramics, glassware, jewelry, photography, wood and clothing. In addition to a fabulous lineup of art and live entertainment, the fiesta offers an array of tasty fare. Admission: Free.
PlayFest! The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays
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Enjoy a 10-day festival packed with dynamic and diverse new plays at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Loch Haven Park. The annual event includes readings, workshops and productions of new plays (all followed by lively post-show discussions), e-mail plays, revivals of Orlando International Fringe Festival favorites, keynote addresses and seminars by award-winning playwrights, new music, food, drink and more. Admission: Varies.
39th Annual Festival of the Masters
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Held at Downtown Disney West Side, the event is a nationally recognized art show that year after year ranks among the top 50 outdoor art festivals in the world. More than 200 award-winning artists display their diverse creations for all to see. Live entertainment, hands-on children's activities and chalk art displays are also on tap at the three-day event. Admission: Free.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
TBD, Select Dates
The Magic Kingdom plays host to this series of nighttime holiday fun events for the little ones including holiday shows, fireworks and magic treats with Minnie and Mickey.
Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
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This dazzling holiday extravaganza electrifies Disney's Hollywood Studios with millions of sparkling lights. With Jennings Osborne's lights and a little Disney magic, the place comes alive in glowing color as snow falls overhead. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
Junior Master Model Builder Competition
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LEGOLAND Florida invites guests to participate in this fun and interactive LEGO® building competition that takes place quarterly. Participants build a model that follows the designated LEGO® theme for each competition. Winners receive special prizes and will be invited to build in the Ultimate Build Off at the end of the year. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
Annual Winter Park Concours d'Elegance
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More than 120 rare automobiles will be on display on elegant Park Avenue in Winter Park for one of the most highly-regarded, judged exotic car shows in the United States. Guests won't want to miss the Tour d'Elegance, an exotic car parade. Admission: Free.
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The beautifully restored late 19th century Leu House Museum is decked out for the holidays by some of Orlando's best interior designers. Guests can stroll along the garden's meandering paths shaded by ancient oaks, forests of camellias and giant camphor trees. Admission: Included in the regular admission prices of $10 for adults and $3 for children.
Festival of Trees at Orlando Museum of Art
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For nine magical days, the Orlando Museum of Art is transformed into a glittering holiday wonderland where trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses ignite holiday spirit.
35th Florida Blue Florida Classic
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The Florida Classic Consortium holds the 35th edition of the annual showdown between Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M University at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. Proceeds from the Florida Blue Florida Classic and all official ancillary events support the participating institutions' mission of providing educational opportunities through scholarships for all students.
Christmas at Bok Tower Gardens Holiday Home Tour
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Capture the holiday spirit through this 20-room, Mediterranean-style mansion at Pinewood Estate during the Christmas at Pinewood holiday home tour at Bok Tower Gardens. See what's new and different when Central Florida designers transform the 1930s winter retreat into a glittering holiday showcase. Admission: $20 for adults, $9 for children ages 5-12, $9 for members.
SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration
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Create yuletide memories and celebrate the season during “Christmas at SeaWorld.” This holiday event features festive decorations, snowfalls at The Waterfront and live holiday music from classical musicians and carolers. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
TBD, Select Dates
Who says the holidays in Florida are all about palm trees and sunshine? Visitors should prepare for the coolest winter on record as Gaylord Palms Resort presents ICE! An instant dose of winter, this spectacle is made from nearly 2 million pounds (907,185 kilograms) of ice.
Christmas Town A Busch Gardens Celebration
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Christmas Town will transform Busch Gardens Tampa Bay into a holiday wonderland of wintery surprises and all things Christmas. Guests can look forward to special entertainment, live music, festive treats, holiday shopping and thousands of twinkling Christmas lights, creating a beautiful new tradition for families. Admission:
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This Epcot tradition features storytellers, a daily character tree-lighting ceremony and a stunning display of snow-white lights. The Candlelight Processional, a favorite of all ages, includes celebrity guest narrators, accompanied by a massed choir and orchestra for a retelling of the Christmas story. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
DECEMBER
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As one of the southeast's top road race events, the OUC Half Marathon and 5K winds through scenic downtown Orlando and around beautiful Lake Eola alongside live local entertainment. Participants joining more than 3,000 runners for this charitable Florida tradition enjoy sunny Florida skies, moderate temperatures and the Finish Line Fiesta for post-race festivities. Admission: TBD.
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Now in its 85th year of providing an organizational structure for youth football, Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. brings its Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer & Dance Championships to Walt Disney World Resort. More than 60 teams from across the country compete in four age groups from 8-14 on the fields of the 220-acre (80-hectare) ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
Grinchmas at Universal's Islands of Adventure
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This annual holiday celebration is based on the beloved Dr. Seuss tale and Universal Pictures' and Imagine Entertainment's Academy Award-winning blockbuster hit, “Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure is transformed and colorfully decorated for the season. Guests are invited to enjoy a live, musical stage show and meet the Grinch in his lair, which is outfitted with authentic movie props and gadgets. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
Macy's Holiday Parade at Universal Studios
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The world's most famous parade has become a holiday experience for park guests at Universal Studios, featuring some of the most popular balloons and floats from the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The excitement and pageantry of the parade, complete with a festive tree lighting ceremony by Santa Claus himself, is exhibited each day of the holiday season through the New Year. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
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The Orlando Ballet presents visions of the Sugarplum fairy, Cavelier, Snow King and much more as the company rings in the holiday season with its annual presentation of The Nutcracker. Hosted at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, The Nutcracker is a favorite among ballet patrons and newcomers alike. The performance is kept true with classical elements and an infusion of Artistic Director Robert Hill's mix of choreography.
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The Russell Athletic Bowl (formerly Champs Sports Bowl) features teams from the ACC & Big Ten conferences. The game's history extends for more than 15 years and attendance has increased steadily every year since. It is played in the Citrus Bowl in downtown Orlando. Admission: Tickets starting at $20.
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All eyes will be on Orlando during the last week of December as Florida Citrus Sports presents its annual bowl week festival. Incorporating the Russell Athletic Bowl and the Capital One Bowl on New Year's Day, this week will feature more than 100,000 fans flocking to Central Florida for football, festivities and fun. In addition to outstanding action on the field, the festival includes the Orlando Citrus Parade and a concert in Lake Eola Park.
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The Fresh From Florida Parade, held in downtown Orlando, features signature citrus floats made from more than 100,000 grapefruit, oranges and tangerines. There are more than 50 entries, including marching bands from across the country. The parade attracts more than60,000 spectators and an international audience of millions through its television syndication in the United States and Canada in 150 markets. Admission: Free.
Saturdays and Sundays
Guests are invited to come see LEGOLAND Florida's 270,000 brick Christmas tree and festive decorations. Santa is slated to make daily appearances in the park. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
Countdown to Kids' New Year's Eve Party
Dec. 26-30
Features nightly fireworks over Lake Eloise. Watch the spectacular fireworks explode into millions of tiny LEGO bricks with special viewing glasses.
New Year's Eve 2014 at Universal CityWalk
Dec. 31
Universal CityWalk, a 30-acre (121,406-square-meter) entertainment complex with themed restaurants, nightclubs and shops, hosts one of Orlando's hottest New Year's Eve parties. The evening features live performances by national acts, an expansive gourmet buffet, a champagne toast and live entertainment at its nightclubs, including the groove, an electrifying dance club; CityJazz, a hip jazz venue; Jimmy Buffett's Magaritaville and others.
New Year's Eve at the Walt Disney World Resort
Dec. 31
The parks come alive to say farewell to 2014. Epcot celebrates the New Year "around the world" with DJs and evening dance parties located throughout World Showcase and lasting late into the evening, as well as a special presentation of the "Illuminations: Reflections of Earth" lights, lasers and fireworks display. Disney's Hollywood Studios celebrates New Year's Eve not only with multiple presentations of "Fantasmic!" a spectacular of Disney movies and music, but also with a special "Lights! Camera! Happy New Year!" fireworks spectacular, as well as a DJ dance party around the Sorcerer Hat Stage. Magic Kingdom features special presentations of the Main Street Electrical Parade and multiple nighttime fireworks displays. Admission: Theme park events are included in regular park admission.
New Year's Eve at SeaWorld Orlando
Dec. 31
Celebrate the countdown to 2015 with live music and fireworks at The Waterfront, where guests can also enjoy shopping, dining and entertainment venues. At the stroke of midnight, the Orlando sky will radiate with brilliant fireworks that light up the night. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
Dec. 31
Watch the giant LEGO® brick drop ad LEGOLAND Florida rings in the New Year. Made especially for kids, this event begins at 6 p.m. and will also include fireworks and a dance party DJ. Admission: Included in regular park admission.
*Details related to festivals and special events are subject to change.
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