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Disney Parks Honor Your Birthday

Your birthday 2009

Disney has announced that it will honor you on your birthday in 2009 with free admission to any of its parks. It's part of Disneys new campaign to promote its theme parks as the perfect place to spend your birthday and special occasions. Some of the restaurants will even help you celebrate with free birthday cake.

 

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

 

SeaWorld

Now open- Manta.

Come experience this unique thrilling new ride on SeaWorlds newest extreme flying coaster.

Play all day and stay late for special nighttime entertainment and fireworks

Orlando

 

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

July 4

This year NASCAR's most exciting night race of the Sprint Cup will be held on the Fourth of July. Be prepared for fireworks on and off the track. This race is not to be missed. Four hundred miles of racing on this 2 & 1/2 mile superspeedway.

Daytona International Speedway, Daytona

 

Fourth of July Celebrations

Friday July 3

* Red Hot and Boom - 4pm-11pm

Live music, entertainment, food and drinks.

Fireworks syncronized with a mix of patriotic and todays musical hits.

Uptown Altamonte

Saturday July 4

* Fireworks at the Fountain - 4pm-10pm

Entertainment, games, food and fun. Fireworks at 9:15pm. Lake Eola Park, Downtown Orlando

* 4th of July Celebration at the Lakefront

Festivities include local bands, contests, games, arts & crafts, patriotic songs and of course fireworks from 6pm-10pm.

Lakeshore Blvd at the St Cloud Lakefront

St Cloud

* Old Fashioned Fourth of July - Starts at 10am

Entertainment, food, games and fireworks.

Mount Dora's Donnelly Park, Mount Dora

* July 4 Celebration - 5-9pm

Activities, bike parade and more. Fireworks begin at 9pm. Avalon Park, Orlando

* A Flashback 4th of July -5pm-11pm

Travel back in time for this Rockin' July 4 celebration. Celebration Town Center

Orlando

* July 4th Celebration 5pm-9:30pm

Free concert starts the festivities. Food and beverages can be purchased at the park. Coolers allowed but no alcoholic beverages.

Kissimmee's Lakefront Park, Kissimmee

*Sanford's Fourth of July Celebration -5pm-10pm

Music, food, fun Fireworks along the Sanford Riverwalk.

Fort Melon Park in Historic Downtown Sanford

 

Don't forget the amazing fireworks of all the Orlando attractions including Disney's Magic Kingdom, Seaworld, Epcot, Universal, etc. The sky will be lit up with awesome arrays of color in celebration of the Fourth of July.

 

Daytona Beach Gears up for Bike Week

Beginning February 27, motorcycle enthusiasts will gather in Daytona Beach for what has been a tradition since 1937. Daytona's annual Bike Week is a 10-day festival that attracts literally tens of thousands of bikers to Daytona and the greater Volusia County area, featuring dozens of motorcycle-related events, including the annual Daytona 200, a Honda-sponsored motorcycle race that takes place at the International Speedway.

 

Universal Orlando Celebrates Mardi Gras

Universal Orlando theme park will be celebrating a New Orleans-style Mardi Gras for 13 weeks as they present their annual Mardi Gras Celebration and Concert Series, which began on Feb. 7 and continues until April 18.

 

 

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.

 

 



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