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 aRead More →
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 willRead More →
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 FountainRead More →
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’sRead More →
The 2018 Global Peace Film Festival will take place around several venues in Orlando, Winter Park, and Maitland on September 17th through September 23rd, 2018 to utilize film and media to help promote world peace. Global Peace Film Festival The Global Peace Film Festival describes itself as a celebratory event with aRead More →
September is Orlando’s Magical Dining Month where the best restaurants around the city are showcased with a featured three-course, prix fixe dinner menu for just $35 that includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Orlando Magical Dining Month Taking a look at the list of restaurants here, you really can’t go wrongRead More →
The Monster Jam Triple Threat Series will be coming to the Amway Center in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, August 18th, 2018 for two shows – 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM. Monster Jam Monster Jam’s newest show, Triple Threat Series, brings three vehicles – Monster Jam trucks, speedsters, and ATV’s – toRead More →
If you are looking for a couple of great places to celebrate and watch the Kentucky Derby in Orlando for a good cause on May 5th, 2018, there are a couple of great options in Downtown Orlando and Winter Park to spend your time. This is our guide to celebrating the KentuckyRead More →
First Presbyterian Church of Orlando will be celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, with 2 Easter Services on Sunday, April 1st, 2018 in the Walt Disney Theater at the new Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Orlando. The services will be held at 9Read More →
The Fall Fiesta in the Park will bring over 400 arts and crafts vendors to Downtown Orlando on Saturday, November 5th and Sunday, November 6th, 2016 from 10 AM-5 PM at Lake Eola. New for 2016, the festival has a 10am start time instead of the 12pm start time in yearsRead More →
The Weekday School of Orlando is hosting its annual Fun Fair on Saturday, November 5th, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in downtown Orlando. Downtown Orlando Fun Fair Designed to appeal to preschool-aged children, the fair features a bounce house, clowns, a large slide, face painting, pony rides, train rides, music andRead More →
Downtown Orlando’s premier bi-annual arts and crafts festival will take place along the streets surrounding Orlando’s Lake Eola Park on Saturday, April 2nd, 2016 from 10 AM-5 PM and on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 from 10 PM-5 PM. Spring Fiesta in the Park The Spring Fiesta in the Park, whichRead More →
Celebrations and drink specials begin early for the true Irishman on St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Orlando, on March 17, 2016. Church Street and Wall Street Two of the biggest venues in Downtown Orlando, Church Street Entertainment and Wall Street Plaza (see picture below) will get the party started earlier in the dayRead More →
When it comes to a romantic evening out on the town for Valentine’s Day, there is no better place to be than in Downtown Orlando. From the modern and upscale restaurants, to the swanky clubs and wine bars, to finally Lake Eola Park with the downtown high-rises lit up asRead More →
Wall Street Plaza in Downtown Orlando will be having their annual Super Bowl Block Party for the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 7th, 2016 and is the best place in Orlando to watch the Super Bowl. Admission is free and they will have a 16 foot LED Screen to watchRead More →
The Monster Jam Monster Trucks Motorsport Event will be coming to the Citrus Bowl in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 at 7 PM. Monster Jam The Monster Jam is an event where big trucks with even larger wheels compete in races and freestyle events. Some of the truck names includeRead More →
It is not hard to see that kids love everything about big trucks and construction equipment. You only need to look as far as some of the most popular children’s characters like Handy Manny, Bob the Builder, Thomas the Train, Chuggington, and Mater from Cars. Touch a Truck Every January, TrinityRead More →
After the Halloween Parties in October, New Years Eve is the best time to check out Downtown Orlando. The city already comes alive each weekend as it is, but throw together the event of New Years Eve, and college students and alumni of the four schools playing in Orlando’s twoRead More →
With the great weather and holiday season beginning in November and continuing through the months of December and January, the city of Orlando comes alive with great Christmas and holiday events in Downtown Orlando and Lake Eola each year. This is Orlando Local Guide’s recommendations on the best way to celebrate the ChristmasRead More →
The Florida Citrus Parade will be held on New Years Eve in Downtown Orlando on Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 at 11 AM. The parade is televised nationally and celebrates Orlando’s two bowl games, the Russell Athletic Bowl and the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl (formerly the Capital One Bowl). Florida Citrus Parade The paradeRead More →
One of the best ways to celebrate the Christmas and the New Years holiday is to see the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center. On the day after Christmas, Friday, December 26th, 2015, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat will be playing in Orlando at the Amway Center. Here are the home games forRead More →
First Presbyterian Church of Orlando will be celebrating Christmas with five Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24th, 2015, to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. 3:00pm | Lessons & Carols Worship with Candle lighting – in the Sanctuary, led by Student Ministry 4:30pm | Family Worship with Candle lighting in theRead More →
Baylor will face off against North Carolina in the Russell Athletic Bowl at the Citrus Bowl on December 29th, 2015 at 5:30 pm. Russell Athletic Bowl 2015 The Russell Athletic Bowl is the second of Orlando’s three bowl games that traditionally features a team from the ACC playing a team from the Big 12. For the 2015Read More →
The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet from Russia, adapted from E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” that is celebrated across the United States during the Christmas season. The story takes place on Christmas Eve and includes interactions between children, nutcrackers, and mice. The Orlando Ballet performs theirRead More →