2026 Kentucky Derby Parties in Orlando
2026-04-29
Experience the 2026 Kentucky Derby in Orlando with our guide to the best parties, including Derby Day at UCF, the Orlando Derby Soiree, and The Courtesy.Read More →
2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl featuring the Tennessee Volunteers versus the Iowa Hawkeyes on January 1st
2024-01-01
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 →
2018 Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival at Turkey Lake in Bill Frederick Park
2018-10-01
Each year, as many as 70 teams of competitive and recreational row teams compete together in the Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival. Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival The Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival attracts recreational and competitive row teams from all over North America. The event recently moved to TurkeyRead More →
Labor Day Weekend Events in Orlando 2018 Featuring the NKF Surf Festival in Cocoa Beach
2018-08-31
Labor Day Weekend in Orlando consists of three big events to enjoy that includes a surfing competition, Disney on Ice, and family reunions. Also, September is Magical Dining Month in Orlando. NKF Pro Am Surf Festival About a 45 minute drive from Orlando International Airport is Orlando’s closest beach in CocoaRead More →
2018 UCF Football Home Schedule Featuring Pitt, Navy, Cincinnati, FAU, and more
2018-07-30
After an undefeated season, bringing home the Peach Bowl title, and a National Championship, the UCF Knights Football team kicks-off its 2018 season at home on September 8th, 2018 against the South Carolina Bulldogs after opening their season with an away game at UConn on August 30th. Highlights in theRead More →
2016 Silver Spurs Rodeo in Kissimmee on February 19th, 20th, and 21st
2016-01-23
The Silver Spurs Rodeo has been a tradition in Kissimmee since 1944. The rodeo takes place Friday through Sunday, February 19th, 20th, and 21st, 2016. Silver Spurs Rodeo The rodeo takes place at the Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park and will feature Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Saddle Bronc, MuttinRead More →
2016 Daytona 500 Race on February 21st at the Daytona International Speedway
2016-01-17
The Great American Race, the Daytona 500, will take place at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 21st, 2016 at 1PM. Daytona 500 About an hours drive from the city of Orlando, the Daytona 500 is the final event of Speedweeks and is the first official eventRead More →
2016 Spring Training Orlando Guide featuring the Atlanta Braves at Disney World and the Houston Astros in Kissimmee
2016-01-17
The month of February signals the season of Spring and the return of Major League Baseball for Orlando and Kissimmee when the Atlanta Braves head over to Disney World at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and the Houston Astros setup camp at the Osceola County Stadium at Osceola HeritageRead More →
Where is the best place to watch the Super Bowl in Orlando including around Disney World in 2016?
2016-01-06
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 →
Florida Citrus Parade in Downtown Orlando on December 30th, 2015 at 11 AM
2015-12-18
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 →
2015 Orlando Magic Home Games Around Christmas and New Years featuring Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat
2015-12-18
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 →
2015 Russell Athletic Bowl Parade of Bands in Winter Park on December 29th
2015-12-18
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 is the first of Orlando’s two bowl games to beRead More →
Russell Athletic Bowl 2015 featuring North Carolina and Baylor at the Citrus Bowl on December 29th
2015-12-16
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 →
UCF Homecoming Spirit Splash 2018 on November 9th
2015-10-03
UCF’s Spirit Splash is the ultimate college football pep-rally finishing off the University of Central Florida’s homecoming week the day before the homecoming parade and football game. It is a tradition dating back to the mid-1990’s when a few students jumped into the reflecting pond in the center of campusRead More →
2015 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Featuring Top PGA Golfers on March 16th-22nd
2015-01-04
The best golfers in the world come to Bay Hill in Orlando each March to participate in the Arnold Palmer Invitational, formerly known as the Bay Hill Invitational. The 2015 Arnold Palmer Invitational will take place Monday, March 16th, 2015 through Sunday, March 22nd, 2015. Arnold Palmer Invitational Graeme McDowell, MattRead More →
Top 10 Orlando Magic Home Games for the 2014 / 2015 Season
2014-10-29
The biggest home game for the Orlando Magic for the 2014/2015 season has to be the day after Christmas when Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Amway Center in Orlando. Cleveland also returns to Orlando in March 2015 with visits from Chicago in February 2014 and April 2015Read More →
2014 Nautique Wake Games Wakeboarding and Wakeskate Event in Orlando on April 24th – 27th
2014-04-03
By many wakeboarding professionals at the top of their game, Orlando is known as one of the wakeboarding capitals of the world. On any given day, some of the best wakeboarders and wakeskaters in the world are training on the many lakes in and around Orlando. On Thursday, April 24thRead More →
UTI Graduate Joins Monster Jam with Monster Dedication
2014-01-21
Technician Works with the Grave Digger and Madusa Monster Jam trucks to Put His Skills to WorkRead More →
Why Blake Bortles Should Return to UCF for his Senior Year
2014-01-02
Updated: January 6th, 2014 – Blake Bortles has decided to forgo his senior year at UCF to enter the NFL Draft. Thank you Blake for the most unbelievable season in UCF history. Represent UCF well in the NFL and best of luck to you! Best wishes to starting running backRead More →
Children’s Miracle Network Classic PGA Tour 2012 Event at Disney World in November
2012-08-28
The Children’s Miracle Network Classic is an annual PGA golf tournament, the last tournament of the PGA tour, that is held at Disney World just outside of the Magic Kingdom that is played on Disney’s Magnolia and Palm golf courses. The 2012 event that will be played Thursday, November 8th,Read More →
In the Archive: Orlando Guide to attending an Orlando City Soccer Club Game at the Citrus Bowl
2012-08-27
Editor’s Note: This article was written in August 2012 and does not reflect the current experience of attending an Orlando City Soccer Game. Orlando City was officially announced as the 21st franchise of Major League Soccer in November 2013 and began their inaugural MLS season in March 2015. Leaving thisRead More →
Best Place to Watch the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in Orlando in 2012
2012-07-23
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is celebrating the summer games with a special event in the Dolphin lobby featuring the broadcast of the opening ceremonies in London displayed on large screen televisions, complimentary food and beverage and an opportunity to meet with past summer games medalists. 2012Read More →
Orlando Magic Home Playoff Games Schedule in May 2012 versus the Indiana Pacers
2012-04-27
The 2011/2012 season will be one to forget for Orlando Magic fans for a number of reasons but the playoffs are here and our home team will be playing the Indiana Pacers in the first round starting on Saturday, April 28th, 2012 in Indiana. On Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, atRead More →
An Open Letter to Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic
2011-12-12
I’ve been reading all of the twitter updates and it seems that the Twitter universe and the Orlando Sentinel are trying to run you out of town like they did someone else. I can tell you that a majority of the Magic fans out there disagree with both of theseRead More →