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EVENTS Public Festivities 4 Jul - Independence Day Annual Events January Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede: Celebrate Christmas at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner Show. (November - January) Spectacle of Lights. Light display spread throughout the Disney-MGM Studios, consisting of three million holiday lights including the Osborne family's display. For information call (407) 824-2222. February Mardi Grass 2005 at Universal Studios: Mardi Gras spectacular celebration in Universal Studios Florida® bigger and better than ever! Enjoy live music, spectacular parades with floats from New Orleans! Spring Training Houston Astros - Watch the professional baseball players in practice. Located in Osceola County Stadium, near Kissimmee. For more information contact (407) 933-5400. SeaWorld's Bud & BBQ Fest. SeaWorld Orlando is firing up the grill and turning up the music for two weekends of mouthwatering fun during this fourth-annual Bud & BBQ Fest. March 20-21 and 27-28, 2004 Disney's Easter Parade. Easter celebration week. View the spectacular Easter Parade floats, live performances, and Disney characters only at Disney's Magic Kingdom Park. For more information call (407) 824-2222. April Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. April 15 - June 5. From breathtaking flowers to whimsical topiaries, your senses will come alive as you take in the cornucopia of colors and scintillating scents of these spectacular blossoms. View the extraordinary garden displays representing the international themes of Epcot's World Showcase Disney's style. For more information contact (407) 824-2222. Orlando Home and Garden Show - Central Florida area homeowners can find millions of decorating ideas, building and remodeling solutions, and landscaping tips at the all-new, expanded Central Florida Home & Garden Show, set for Friday, April 2 through Sunday, April 4 at the Orange County Convention Center’s new North Building on International Drive. Fiesta Medina. Orlando's biggest Latin American heritage celebration! Approximately 12,000 and 15,000 people attend the festival featuring national and international entertainers, music, arts, crafts, authentic Latin food, and a children's carnival, a spectacular event. For more information call (321) 281-2085. Spring Fiesta in the Park. Regional arts and crafts, live entertainment and more. Located at Lake Eola, Rosalind Avenue (between Central Boulevard and Robinson Street, downtown Orlando. For more information call (407) 246-2827. JazzFest Kissimmee. This two day event features professional jazz musicians, art displays, food and spectacular entertainment located in Kissimmee's Lakefront Park near downtown Kissimmee. For more information call (407) 846-0699. May Disney MGM Studios presents Star Wars Weekends Sea World - Viva la Musica Spectacular Celebration: A Celebration of Hispanic Music, Food & Culture Cost is included in park admission ticket. For more information call 407-363-2259 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. April 15 - June 5, 2005. From breathtaking flowers to whimsical topiaries, your senses will come alive as you take in the cornucopia of colors and scintillating scents of these spectacular blossoms. View the extraordinary garden displays representing the international themes of Epcot's World Showcase Disney's style. For more information contact (407) 824-2222. Fiesta Caliente: A celebration of Latin Culture, Food and Music at CityWalk featuring the Hottest Names in Reggaeton, Salsa and Merengue June Wet 'n Wild - Night of San Juan Celebration - Bring the entire family to celebrate for the 5th year “THE NIGHT OF SAN JUAN” at Wet ’n Wild! The party heats up at 12 noon and the park will remain open for extended hours until 1:00am. Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. April 15 - June 5, 2005. From breathtaking flowers to whimsical topiaries, your senses will come alive as you take in the cornucopia of colors and scintillating scents of these spectacular blossoms. View the extraordinary garden displays representing the international themes of Epcot's World Showcase Disney's style. For more information contact (407) 824-2222. Disney MGM Studios presents Star Wars Weekends July First Fridays at the Mall at Millenia - Featuring Latin, Pop, Jazz bands every first Friday of the month. The series run from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at the Mall at Millenia. Admission is free. For more information call (407) 363-3555 Lake Eola Fireworks at the Fountain. Kissimmee 4th of July Celebration. Celebrate the spectacular fireworks display at the Kissimmee Lakefront. Great variety of entertainment and activities for the whole family! For more information call (407) 933-8638. August MGM Studios ESPN The Weekend - Be part of this one-of-a-kind ESPN event featuring unique entertainment and interactive experiences for sports fans and sports families. Rock the Block! - Enjoy live local music and beer tubs. At the Wall Street Plaza - Downtown Orlando. from 5:00pm - 2:00am. For more information call (407) 619-6616. September Sea World - Viva la Musica Spectacular Celebration: A Celebration of Hispanic Music, Food & Culture Cost is included in park admission ticket. For more information call 407-363-2259 Night of Joy - Enjoy live spectacular concerts by some of Christian Music's most praiseworthy performers. At Disney's Magic Kingdom Park For information call (407) 824-2222. October Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights. Orlando's best Halloween event! For information call (407) 847-4052. SHAMU'S HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR International Food and Wine Festival. Travel around Epcot® World Showcase Lagoon and sample the exquisite variety of cuisines of more than 25 international marketplaces representing over 30 countries and regions.For information call (407) 824-4321. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween. Guests are invited to trick-or-treat throughout the Magic Kingdom Park from 7 p.m. to midnight each evening and see "Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade". A great kids Halloween Event! For more information call (407) 824-4321. November Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede: Celebrate Christmas at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner Show. (November - January) International Food and Wine Festival. Travel around Epcot® World Showcase Lagoon and sample the exquisite variety of cuisines of more than 25 international marketplaces representing over 30 countries and regions. An event not to be missed. For information call (407) 824-4321. ABC Super Soap Weekend. Watch your favorite super stars from ABC Daytime dramas. Featuring more than 30 well known stars at the Disney-MGM Studios. For information call (407) 824-4321. Holidays Around The World - November 26 - December 30, 2004 Enjoy the holiday celebrations, customs and characters from different countries and cultures all around the world. At Disney's Epcot Center it only happens here at Disney - For more information call (407) 824-2222 December Holidays Around The World - Enjoy the holiday celebrations, customs and characters from different countries and cultures all around the world. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Christmas at Sea World Pleasure Island New Year's Eve - December 31, 2004 - January 1, 2006 - Dance the night away at the most spectacular New Year's Eve street party around. Location: Downtown Disney. For more information call (407) 824-2222. New Year's Eve Party. December 31. Visit Universal Studios and enjoy
spectacular food, champagne, live entertainment, party favors, and much
more. Greet 2006 Florida Style! |
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