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ORLANDO'S ANNUAL SPECIAL EVENTS

ORLANDO'S ANNUAL SPECIAL EVENTS

ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando's special events calendar brims all year long with everything from professional sports and performing arts to outdoor festivals and floral extravaganzas. Central Florida is home to world-renowned attractions; performing arts and theatre companies; a number of fine arts galleries; historical museums; a science centre; and universities and colleges that contribute to a well-rounded cultural experience.

For the most up to date information please visit www.orlandoinfo.com

JANUARY

Florida Citrus Bowl - Jan. 1
Fans kick off the new year at this nationally televised college football game which pits the second ranked teams from the South-eastern Conference and the Big Ten Conference in a gruelling match.

Walt Disney World Marathon - Jan 6
Marathoners lace-up for a 26.2-mile (41.92-km) race through scenic areas of Walt Disney World. Live bands and Disney characters inspire some 15,000 runners to stay on course

FEBRUARY

Whodunit the science of solving crime - Feb. 1 - May 4
Walk into a crime scene and use your powers of observation to solve a crime while exploring scientific principles, methods, and technologies employed by criminal investigators. Whodunit: The Science of Solving Crime is a traveling exhibit from the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Some of the featured techniques include DNA profiling, fingerprinting, pathology, and firearm identification

Coral Reef Adventure - Feb 15 though summer
Travel across the spectacular coral reefs of the South Pacific in this giant screen extravaganza from MacGillivray Freeman Films (Everest , Dolphins). The most wondrous reefs on the planet and unique marine animal behaviour are documented as underwater filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall explore Fiji, Tahiti, Rangiroa, and the Great Barrier Reef.

MARCH

APRIL

Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival -
April 20-June 3
Epcot's biggest horticultural feat of the year blooms with flower and garden displays representing the international themes of Epcot's World Showcase. The 7th annual festival includes tours of the gardens, backstage nursery areas and greenhouses; gardening demonstrations; and a lecture series. The event also includes a Kids' Day and special dining packages.

MAY

JUNE

Cypress Gardens' Caladiums  - June 24 - Aug 25
With their exotic, dramatically coloured leaves, caladiums offer guests a kaleidoscope of colour and beauty. Foliage of red, pinks, burgundy, bronze and silver that may be banded, spotted or dusted over green or mostly white leaves is certain to delight guests. The display contains 25 different caladium varieties consisting of two basic types -- fancy leafed varieties with showy, heart-shaped leaves and lance leafed types bearing longer, more narrow leaves.

JULY

Lake Eola Picnic in the Park - July 4
Celebrate the Fourth of July at a 22 year downtown tradition with games, activities, entertainment and fireworks. Activities begin at 3 p.m. and conclude with fireworks at 9 p.m.

Cypress Gardens' Fourth of July Celebration - July 4
Celebrate the most patriotic holiday in grand style. Live entertainment and a special ski show highlight the day's activities and the evening heats up with the fireworks extravaganza.                                                                         

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

19th Annual Night of Joy at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom - TBD
Come experience an evening celebrating contemporary Christian music at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom. 

Universal Studios Rock The Universe - TBD
Visit Universal Studios and enjoy first class entertainment featuring Christian music's top recording groups.

OCTOBER

Cypress Gardens' Halloween Party - Oct. 26, 27 & 31
Treat your kids to a safe and fun Halloween at Ghostly Gardens from 6-9:30 p.m. Events to be announced at a later date.

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER