Central Florida hosts many annual events! Art festivals, flower and garden shows, seasonal celebrations and more for your enjoyment! SeaWorld Adventure Park, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando bring the fun with parades, live entertainment, stage shows, special fireworks and laser light shows. Theme Park Events and Links are listed below!
Major Events in Orlando:
- Daytona 500 Race Week: Located at Daytona International Speedway at Daytona Beach Florida.. The Daytona 500 is the culmination of "SpeedWeeks" at this exhilirating tri-oval race track.. If you love racing, race weeks should not be missed. The races at Daytona are special. Enjoy a day at Daytona beach and the Daytona U.S.A attraction. The Fort over at St. Augustine is cool too. Check out great hotels near Daytona Beach here.
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Shuttle Mission: STS-109 Kennedy Space Center Events!- Bach Festival - February 2002: Winter Park. Hosted By: Bach Festival Society of Winter Park
The Bach Festival exists to provide local residents with the opportunity to hear in live performance the music of Johan Sebastian Bach.Phone: Call 407-646-2182 for more information.
Orlando Conventions- Expo's- Shows and info:
- What: The 13th Annual Florida Extravaganza ~ FX-2002
The largest indoor collectible toy show in the USA. Imagine a 120,000sq. ft Mega-Superstore completely filled with antiques, collectibles, toys and dolls from the last 80 years!- When: February 16th & 17th, 2002 Saturday from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm ~ Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Where: 9800 International Drive at the Orange County Convention Center (Hall A-1) in Orlando
- Who: Everyone is invited to attend!! Admission Price: Adults $9.00 ~ Children ages five to twelve ~ $5.00; children under five (5) get in FREE!
- Synopsis FX-2002: 1500 + tables of antique and collectible toys from the last 8 decades. Last years FX-2001 show boasted over 15,000+ attendees from over 20 different countries! This years focus is on pop culture collectibles from the 1960's and 1970's, featuring Barbie's, Beanie Babies, Star Wars, Star Trek, GI Joe, Hot Wheels, Pez, Rock n Roll, Animation Art, Premiums, Disneyana, Magic the Gathering, Comics, Character Toys, Robots, Autographs, Movie Posters, Games, Advertising, Coca-Cola, Movie Props, Models, Superhero and any toy that you, your parents, or your grandparents played with and loved.
- Accommodations: Need an Orlando hotel for the FX - 2002 show? Or discount airfare? Rental Car?
- WHAT: BTTF.com, FX - 2002 the premiere website considered to be the definitive online guide regarding all aspects of the Back to the Future series, will host the Collector's Exhibit at FX-2002 — The Florida Extravaganza. BTTF.com's unique Back to the Future presentation includes the world's largest collection of authentic props & costumes from the movie series, in-booth celebrity appearances, and memorabilia & collectibles for purchase.
- WHEN: Saturday, February 16, 2002 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM and Sunday, February 17, 2002 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM.
- WHERE: Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive Orlando, Florida. Back to the Future™...The Collector's Exhibit- Accommodations: Need an Orlando hotel at the convention center? Or discount airfare? Rental Car?
February 9–10, 2002
City: Orlando Phone: 301-570-5524Rare and Recent Vinyl Record LP, 45s, 12", CDs, DVDs, Tapes, and Music Memorabilia Dealers from all over gather in Downtown Orlando at the CentroPlex EXPO Center.The all new Grand Bohemian Hotel at downtown Orlando would be a great place to stay for this event.
- Kissimmee Festival of Rhythm & Blues
February 24, 2002 at Kissimmee, Florida Hosted by the City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation. Phone: 407-518-2501. This event is one of the largest "Black History Celebration events", features a variety of ethnic, arts/crafts, and entertainment.
Theme Park Events and Info:
SeaWorld Adventure Park in Orlando:
Walt Disney World Resort Events:
- The Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating the anniversary of Walt Disney's birthday with the "100 Years of Magic" celebration.
- Each of the four Disney theme parks, EPCOT Center , The Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios and The Animal Kingdom are included in this exciting reflection on the Disney legacy. From the "Share a Dream Come True" Parade (featuring Mickey Mouse and all his pals in huge snow globes) to Cinderella's Surprise Celebration at the Magic Kingdom and on to the new "Magic Carpets of Alladin" ride expect a festive atmosphere at Disney World during this celebration.
- 100 Years of Magic Celebration at Walt Disney World
- House of Blues at DownTown Disney's WestSide (concert events, singing engagements, gospel brunch and more)
Universal Orlando Resort Events:
- Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras at Universal Studios® theme park - Feb 8 - April 6, 2002 GOT BEADS? It's the biggest celebration this side of the Big Easy. Enjoy family fun featuring beads and doubloons by the handful! Each evening enjoy a spectacular parade with colorful floats, dazzling costumed street performers and more. There will be live music every night, with superstar concerts every Saturday. Best of all, the festivities are included with your regular admission!
Bok Tower Gardens:
Pointe Orlando and XS Orlando
Cypress Gardens:
