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2015 Winter Park St Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 8th

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Scott Baker
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Saint Patrick is one of the most recognized Saints to have ever lived being born in Roman Britain in the 4th century and having lived from 387–461 AD. Saint Patrick is best known for spreading the Gospel to Ireland and … Continue reading →

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2015 Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr in the month of January in Orlando with Parades and Festivals

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Scott Baker
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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 … Continue reading →

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2015 Universal Studios Mardi Gras Brings the Big Easy of New Orleans to the city of Orlando

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Scott Baker
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In New Orleans, the celebration of Mardi Gras is defined by the final three days prior to Ash Wednesday, when the  lenten season begins leading up to Easter, but at Universal Studios Orlando, Mardi Gras is extended out beginning on … Continue reading →

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2015 Florida Strawberry Festival and Parade features Concerts, Rides, and Strawberries in February and March

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Scott Baker
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There has been a lot of talk in recent years about sustainable farming and eating locally-grown produce of fruits and vegetables.  Since 1930, there hasn’t been a place where that has been so true than in Plant City and their … Continue reading →

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Florida Citrus Parade in Downtown Orlando on December 30th, 2014 at 10 AM

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Scott Baker
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The Florida Citrus Parade will be held on New Years Eve in Downtown Orlando on Tuesday, December 30th, 2014 at 10 AM. The parade is televised nationally and celebrates Orlando’s two bowl games, the Russell Athletic Bowl and the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus … Continue reading →

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2014 Russell Athletic Bowl Parade of Bands in Winter Park on December 29th

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Scott Baker
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One of the better free events to do around Orlando between Christmas Day and New Years Eve is the Russell Athletic Bowl Parade of Bands in Winter Park along Park Avenue. Winter Park Parade of Bands The Russell Athletic Bowl … Continue reading →

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2014 Light Up Viera Christmas Event and Parade

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Scott Baker
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In the Orlando area we have several fun things to do during the Christmas season. One of the unique experiences in the larger central Florida area that we can typically do during the month of November and December is take … Continue reading →

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Attending the Disney World Christmas Day Parade Taping with 2014 Dates

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Scott Baker
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When it comes to holiday parades, Thanksgiving Day may belong to Macy’s in New York City but Christmas day belongs to Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in Anaheim. While the Thanksgiving Day Parade is filmed live on Thanksgiving day, … Continue reading →

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Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at the Magic Kingdom in 2014

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Scott Baker
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During Mickey’s Christmas Party special event in the months of November and December at the Magic Kingdom, a special Christmas parade is held twice a night during the event called Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade that combines a mix … Continue reading →

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Orlando Fashion Square Christmas Parade and Holiday in the Square Festival on Saturday, December 13th, 2014

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Scott Baker
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The annual Orlando Christmas Parade and Holiday in the Park Festival returns to Orlando at a new location of Orlando Fashion Square Mall on December 13th, 2014. Orlando Fashion Square Christmas Parade The 2014 Orlando Fashion Square Christmas Parade will feature … Continue reading →

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2014 Baldwin Park Winter Spark Christmas Parade at Night on December 13th

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Erin Baker
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Baldwin Park is hosting it’s annual evening Christmas parade on Saturday, December 13th, 2014 at 6 PM.  Line the streets of the community’s downtown for the parade and stay for Santa’s arrival with musical performances. Baldwin Park Winter Spark Parade … Continue reading →

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2014 Orlando Veterans Day Parade on November 8th Honors the Nations Veterans

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Scott Baker
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Veterans Day is on Monday, November 10th, 2014. The city of Orlando will salute our nations veterans on Saturday, November 8th, 2014 with a patriotic parade at 11 AM in Downtown Orlando. Veterans Day Parade Mayor Buddy Dyer and his … Continue reading →

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Winter Park Boat Parade and Festival of Lights 2014 featuring Christmas Lights and a Water Ski Show

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Scott Baker
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The Winter Park Boat Parade and Festival of Lights will take place on Saturday, December 13th, 2014 on Lake Virginia and Lake Osceola. Participants dress up their boats in Christmas lights for some friendly competition and can be seen from the … Continue reading →

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Winter Park Christmas Parade 2014 with Santa Claus, Ice Skating, and Pancake Breakfast

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Scott Baker
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The 2014 Winter Park Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 9 am along the streets of Park Avenue in Downtown Winter Park. The parade features over 100 parade units including marching bands, police and fire departments, and … Continue reading →

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2013 Memorial Day Weekend in Orlando Featuring the Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony in Sanford and Epcot in Disney World on May 27th

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Scott Baker
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Memorial Day is the day of the year that Americans pay their respects for the American soldiers that have paid the ultimate sacrifice of their lives to provide us with the rights and liberties that we so often take for … Continue reading →

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Best Christmas Events in Winter Park and Baldwin Park in 2014

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Scott Baker
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The Christmas Season is the best time of the year to visit the city of Winter Park, Florida to take in the sights, sounds, and shopping. From outdoor ice skating, parades on land and boat, and Christmas lights displays on neighborhood … Continue reading →

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Magic Kingdom Halloween Parade at Disney World Features Disney Friends and Villians

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Scott Baker
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To help celebrate Halloween at Disney World, the Magic Kingdom hosts a Halloween Parade during it’s Mickey’s Halloween Party called Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade. Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade The parade, part of the Halloween Party separate-ticket event, starts off with the … Continue reading →

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Hollis Wilder of Sweet! By Good Golly Miss Holly at Waterford Lakes is Ultimate Food Network Cupcake Champion for Tournament of Roses Parade Competition

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Scott Baker

The best cupcake bakerin the United States is currently making cupcakes exclusively in our own backyard at Waterford Lakes in east Orlando.   Food Network Cupcake Wars After winning one of the initial Food Network’s Cupcake Wars competition for a … Continue reading →

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