2026 Kentucky Derby Parties in Orlando
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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’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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Technician Works with the Grave Digger and Madusa Monster Jam trucks to Put His Skills to WorkRead More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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