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Scheduled Events

 

Discovery Cove - Florida Residents Special

This all-inclusive day includes a swim with the dolphins, snorkel with the rays and tropical fish and then wind down on the lazy river and so much more. Then visit Seaworld or Busch Gardens for unlimited visits for 14 days valid either prior to or after your awesome dolphin experience.

Discovery Cove, Orlando

DiscoveryCove.com

 

Miami International Song Festival

Jan 1 - Aug 5

The songwriters contest will be open to songwriters throughout the world. Participants must submit original songs by June 15 with the festival on August 5.

www.miamiinternationasongfestival.com

 

Coke Dis-Zero 400

Sat July 3 - Race starts at 7:30pm

Daytona is host to NASCAR's most exciting night race. Drivers like Four-time Champion Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and many more of NASCAR's elete drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will compete for 400 miles under the lights of Daytona International Speedway. Come for the race but don't forget to indulge in the pre-race activities with live music games and just pure fun. And positively don't forget the post-race fireworks,the are surely a sight to behold.

Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach

 

On-going Events

 

Monster Jam

Once a year in February, the monster trucks converge on Raymond James Stadium and run thru the mud or over cars and trucks to the delight of many fans young and old alike.

 

Theme Parks and Amusement Parks

Florida is definately the home of theme parks and amusement parks with Orlando being host to such attractions as Disney - Magic Kingdom where fantasy comes alive. Seaworld where you are invited to join the undersea world. Busch Gardens and Lowry Park Zoo where you can see animals from all over the world. Lion Country Safari where you can drive amongst the lions, rhinos, giraffes, etc in your own car. Discovery Cove where you can swim with the magnificent dolphins. You can ride rollercoasters to your hearts content at the many amusement parks.

You can indulge your wild side if you dare.

 

Daytona 500

February

This prestigous 500 mile race kicks off NASCAR's Sprint Cup season with forthy-three of the finest stockcar drivers competing to take the checkered flag. Speedweek at Daytona also kicks off the season for the NASCAR's Nationwide Series and the Craftsman Truck Series. This superspeedway track is two and one half miles long and is one of NASCAR's most exciting tracks. The Gatorade Duels and a 24 hour race are also held during this time. Many NASCAR fans stay in campers on the infield for the duration of Speedweek.

 

Coke Dis Zero 400 (Previously Pepsi 400)

July

This race is NASCAR's favorite night race. This 400 mile race is usually held the weekend closest to Fourth of July. The fireworks on the track are followed with an awesome display of fireworks in the air.