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Fourth of July Events in Central Florida
Daytona Beach – Daytona Beach Main Street July 4th Block Party and Barbecue is an 8-block long party with a summer barbecue theme. The event will be held from 6 pm until midnight with fireworks at 9:30 pm and includes live music, food vendors and a kids zone.
What would the 4th of July in Daytona be without a race? So here you are: The Coke Zero 400 at Daytona is a 160 lap, 400 miles NASCARSprint Cup Seriesstock car race at Daytona International Speedway scheduled to take place July 2 – 4, 2009.
Daytona Beach Band Shell – This is a great place to watch the fireworks, live music will begin at 6 pm and the fireworks at 9:40
Fireworks at the Fountain at Lake Eola Park – The Mayor will welcome you as the skies above Orlando light up in red white and blue for this year’s event that will take place from 6 PM – 10 PM on Friday July 4th. It will feature live musical entertainment and many delicious foods and includes an appearance by the Orlando Concert Band.
Red Hot & Boom in Altamonte Springs – Altamonte Springs and Crane’s Roost Park invite you to celebrate with them as they present their 14th annual Independence Day. Join the Celebration, Friday July 3rd from 4 pm- 11 pm. Come enjoy live entertainment, vendor booth’s, food, drinks and activities for the kids. The night will climax in a 25 minute fireworks display set to a mix of patriotic music and the latest musical hits.
Disney World – July Fourth is a grand celebration of all things America. What better patriotic place to be than Walt Disney World Resort as freedom rings from corner to corner of the Vacation Kingdom. “Disney’s Celebrate America!-A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” will dazzle Magic Kingdom guests at 9 pm on the Fourth of July. That same park will feature a performance of the “SpectroMagic” nighttime parade, at 10:30 pm.
Busch Gardens – Independence Day weekend explodes with a pair of performances at Busch Gardens. On July 3, it’s legendary teen heartthrob David Cassidy. From “The Partridge Family” fame to his 18 gold and platinum recordings, Cassidy has had numerous hits throughout the decades, including “I Write the Songs,” “Lyin’ to Myself” and “I Think I Love You.” July 4, former Starship lead singer, Mickey Thomas, rocks Busch Gardens in a special Independence Day celebration, followed by a fireworks finale.
Hip Hop & Breakdance Classes!!!
Learn how to Breakdance from the best instructors!! Only at Fred Astaire Dance Studio!!
Open Mic Nights
Open Mic Night every Wednesday night at 8:00pm-11:00pm, everyone plays. We have many of Daytona’s talented performers such as guitarists, vocalists, bands, and poets! Come out and participate! If you want to perform, just show up or you can call us for more details (386) 383-9220.
42nd ANNUAL EASTER BEACH RUN – APRIL 11
Ready, Set, GO!! Start your training regimen now for the city’s 42nd annual Easter Beach Run, a popular 4-mile run on the hard-packed sands of the “World’s Most Famous Beach.” Beginning at Breakers Oceanfront Park and the Main Street Pier, all ages are welcome to join with hundreds of other participants in this Easter weekend tradition. A new “Team” category has been added for groups with at least 3 people. For children there will be 50 yard, 100 yard and ¼ mile fun runs beginning at 3 p.m. All ages can participate in a 2-mile race and fun walk at 3:45 p.m. The 4-mile race starts at 4:30 p.m. Advanced registration is $22 per adult and $10 for the first child, $7 for additional children. Entry fees include awards, commemorative t-shirts, prizes, goodie bags, gifts provided by event sponsors and refreshments. Registration on race day is $30. For more information and to register visit our website at www.easterbeachrun.org or www.active.com
Free Country Music Festival
March 5, 4 – 10 p.m. – City Island Park, Daytona Beach — This free music festival will feature nationally acclaimed country music singer-songwriter Aaron Tippin. Additonal artists scheduled to perform include Nickoloff, The Ben Robinson Band, Johnny Bulford and more. Food and drinks will be on hand including award winning Bar-B-Q from New Smyrna’s own Flip Flops Chill & Grill. For concert details call (386) 322-3600.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series – DAYTONA 500
Sunday, February 15, 2009
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will kick off its season with the Daytona 500. Also known as “The Great American Race”, the Daytona 500 is the biggest, richest and most prestigious motorsports event in America. Every driver dreams of hoisting the winner’s trophy – the Harley J. Earl – as Daytona 500 champion and will do anything to accomplish that goal on the historic high banks of the “World Center of Racing”.
Prices For Select Daytona 500 Tickets Cut
A limited number of tickets in select areas on the famed Superstretch for the 51st annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 15 will be rolled back from $99 to $55, Daytona International Speedway President Robin Braig announced. The $55 ticket price for the Daytona 500 is the lowest ticket price for “The Great American Race” since 1995.
“The roll back of ticket prices in select areas for the Daytona 500 is a significant and important step for race fans,” Braig said. “These are challenging times for everyone and we hope that these adjustments in ticket prices will make it more affordable for race fans to witness the excitement and pageantry of the Daytona 500 in person.
“And even though these are tough times, this is a great opportunity for race fans to attend ‘The Great American Race.’ Along with the rollback in ticket prices, parking is always free, race fans can continue to bring their coolers with food and beverages and we’ve worked with area hotels to make their stay even more affordable.”
Tickets and great camping packages for DIRECTV Speedweeks and the 51st annual Daytona 500 can be purchased online at www.daytona500.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP.
In addition to rolling back ticket prices, Daytona International Speedway has also created several unique ticket packages that give fans added value and one-of-a-kind experiences with their race tickets during DIRECTV Speedweeks.
Daytona International Speedway’s ticket price adjustments is the first of many initiatives that International Speedway Corporation is planning to make throughout the year for race fans so that attending race events is easier and more affordable.
To purchase tickets for DIRECTV Speedweeks 2009 and the 51st annual Daytona 500, go online to www.racetickets.com or call 1-800-PITSHOP.
Mardi Gras on Main Street
Main Street in Daytona Beach, FL
Saturday, January 31st 2009 5pm to Midnight
Mardi Gras Parade at 5:30pm
Vendors, entertainment, beads & prizes for best costume. Parade entries welcome – call 386-451-9131
Participation in the Mardi Gras parade is open to everyone. Pick up an application at Black Crow Studios or log on to www.mainstreetdaytonabeach.com for details.
Main Street Block Party – Closed to Traffic
Preseason Thunder set: Fan Fests on Jan. 16-17
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Race fans will receive a sneak peek of DIRECTV Speedweeks 2009 as well as the new racing season on Jan. 16-17 with the annual NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fan Fests at historic Daytona International Speedway.
Fans can get their racing fix prior to Speedweeks and the Daytona 500 with numerous activities with their favorite drivers from the Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series in the Sprint FanZone located in the heart of the World Center of Racing.
Among the activities planned for both days include:
• Interactive fan forums
• Autograph sessions
• Show cars, displays, music
• Online auction
• Blood drive
In addition, the Richard Petty Driving Experience will be on track with ride and driving packages available. The ride-only packages can be purchased on-site while the driving packages must be purchased in advance at 1-800-BE-PETTY.
Tickets, which go on sale at 9 a.m. ET Saturday, are $15 with autograph session availability limited to only 100 people per driver in advance. To purchase tickets and request access to the special autograph sessions, call 1-800-PITSHOP.
Drivers scheduled to make appearances beginning at 6 p.m. Jan. 16 include Ryan Newman, Tony Stewart, Jeff Burton, Kyle Busch, Reed Sorenson, Aric Almirola, Casey Mears, Greg Biffle, Travis Kvapil, David Gilliland, Mike Skinner and Jon Wes Townley.
Scheduled to appear during the noon-4 p.m. session on Jan. 17 include Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Carl Edwards, Mark Martin, Denny Hamlin, David Ragan, Colin Braun, Erik Darnell, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Paul Menard and Alex Garcia.
In the 4-8 p.m. session on Jan. 17, drivers scheduled to appear include Dale Earnhardt Jr., Michael Waltrip, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski and Ron Hornaday.
Additional drivers and more details about the NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fan Fests will be released in the coming weeks.
4th of July in Daytona
Hey all…for every1 in the daytona area, Port Orange is Having FIREWORKS this year unlike most other cities around, and as u prolly know i am working the fourth for the city of Port Orange running the kids area at city center with Jumping Beans blowup bounce house and a 53′ blowup obstacle course. We are also having a Hot Rod/Classic Car show around the circle. For those with cars that would like to be in it, there is no registration or fee to enter. Show up at the city center and come in the entrance off of Dunlawton starting around 12:30. Any cars remaing after 6:30 will not be permitted to leave until after the fireworks are over. There will be food vendors including Sons of Italy, Sweet and Sassy Salsa, ice cream and Hawaiian Ice people. We will also be having Live music all day at the amphithearter. Hope 2 see every1 here so im not bored all day. let me know if you have any questions and pass this info along to any1 with a hotrod car or any1 that has kids and wants to bring them.
41st Annual Easter Beach Run
Saturday, March 22, 2008
The Easter Beach Run was established in 1967 by the Daytona Beach Leisure Services Department. First held on Easter Sunday afternoon to provide an activity for visiting college students, this event has developed into one of the favorite fun races in Northeast Florida. Now held on Easter Saturday, this is our 41st year.
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