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2022 Downtown Orlando 4th of July Fireworks at the Fountain

2022-06-18
By: Scott Baker
On: June 18, 2022
In: Events

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 →

2016 Fall Fiesta in the Park Arts and Crafts Festival at Lake Eola on November 5th and 6th in Downtown Orlando

2016-11-03
By: Scott Baker
On: November 3, 2016
In: Events

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 →

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2016 Spring Fiesta in the Park Art Festival at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando on April 2nd and 3rd

2016-03-16
By: Scott Baker
On: March 16, 2016
In: Events

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 →

Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in Downtown Orlando for Valentine’s Day 2016 including Lake Eola and Thornton Park

2016-01-29
By: Scott Baker
On: January 29, 2016
In: Restaurants

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 →

Free Nutcracker Performance by the Russian Ballet of Orlando at Lake Eola on December 19th, 2015

2015-12-11
By: Erin Baker
On: December 11, 2015
In: Family

The Russian Ballet of Orlando will be returning to Lake Eola in 2015 to present their free performance of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, at the Lake Eola Disney Amphitheater in Downtown Orlando. Russian Ballet Nutcracker The two hour performance will begin at 7:30 PM on Saturday, December 19th, 2015. This is theRead More →

Holiday Lights Orlando 2015 Featuring the Gift Christmas Festival and Show

2015-12-02
By: Scott Baker
On: December 2, 2015
In: Family

The City of Orlando’s Christmas Tree will officially be lit on Friday, December 4th, 2015 at the Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando during a Christmas event that begins at 5 PM. Holiday Lights Orlando and The Gift The lighting of the Christmas Tree will again be accompanied by the Trinity Evangelical Church that will beRead More →

2015 Central Florida Earth Day Festival at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando on April 25th

2015-04-16
By: Scott Baker
On: April 16, 2015
In: Events

Downtown Orlando goes green on Saturday, April 25th, 2015 to celebrate Earth Day from 10 AM – 6 PM for Central Florida Earth Day 2015. Central Florida Earth Day Every April, 200-300 environmentally friendly vendors specializing in organic and recycled materials and environmentally sustaining materials set up their tents along LakeRead More →

2014 OUC Half Marathon and 5k on December 6th in Downtown Orlando

2014-12-04
By: Scott Baker
On: December 4, 2014
In: Events

The best local foot race of the year in Orlando is the OUC Half Marathon and 5k that will take place in downtown Orlando on Saturday, December 6th, 2014 with the half marathon starting at 7:30 am and the 5k starting at 7:45 am. OUC Half Marathon The OUC HalfRead More →

2013 Downtown Orlando Food and Wine Festival on February 23rd and 24th

2013-01-18
By: Scott Baker
On: January 18, 2013
In: Events

The tradition continues as more than 20,000 foodies and wine lovers experience unique local cuisine paired with wines from around the globe while listening to live concerts at the Downtown Food and Wine Fest in downtown Orlando on Saturday, February 23rd and Sunday, February 24th, 2013. Downtown Food and Wine Fest There are several foodRead More →

Chill and Lounge Out at Lake Eola Park for Chillounge Night 2012 on May 12th, 2012 in Downtown Orlando

2012-01-25
By: Erin Baker
On: January 25, 2012
In: Events

Chillounge transforms the northeast corner of Lake Eola Park into a South Beach style lounge complete with a full bar, comfortable daybeds and outdoor furniture, live entertainment, a fashion show and a firework display on Saturday, May 12th, 2012. Chillounge Night 2012 Tickets are $20 in advance for the eventRead More →

Lake Eola Fountain Show Features Classical Jazz and Disco Music Nightly in Downtown Orlando

2011-11-28
By: Scott Baker
On: November 28, 2011
In: Attractions

Each night, the Lake Eola Fountain in Downtown Orlando does it’s best impression of the Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas as it comes alive with a choreographed musical show set to classical jazz and disco for a 4 and half minute performance at 8 pm and again at 9:30 pm. Lake Eola Fountain Show Okay,Read More →

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