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CityWalk Entertainment Calendar for December 2008

December 1st, 2008

CityWalk

CityWalk, FL – Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the Doobie Brothers or Bob Marley’s Island Christmas Celebration this year at Citywalk. Orlando CityWalk is an eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shops and a 20-screen movie theatre, Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment, boasting the biggest names in live music, dining, dancing, movies and more.

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Florida Christmas Boat Parades

November 23rd, 2008

Florida Christmas Boat Parades 2009 »

It’s the Christmas season again and here in Florida Santa does things a little differently, instead of a using a sleigh, Santa takes to the waters and arrives by boat. And it’s no wonder with all the boat parades going on they are ‘decked’ out in their holiday best everything from traditional lights and greenery to off beat themed decorations. If you’d like to see the parades for yourself or with your family they can be viewed from shore, on bridges, or from other boats in the water. We have a list of some upcoming boat parades you can check out this year.

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Nearly Two Million Pounds of Frozen Fun at Gaylord Palms Resort’s ICE

November 21st, 2008

Gaylord Palms ICE! 2009 »

Orlando, FL – Gaylord Palms Resort, the “headquarters hotel” for the Christmas season in Orlando, features Best of Florida Christmas celebration, featuring live entertainment, unique attractions and holiday activities for the Christmas season. The event’s marquee attraction, ICE!, is in its fifth year in sunny Orlando.

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Grinch Meets Santa at Florida Keys Holiday Festival

November 21st, 2008

Islamorada, Florida Keys – On a subtropical island where fall and winter daytime temperatures average in the 70s, it’s hard to imagine sandal-clad kids playing in the snow. But that’s the plan for the annual Florida Keys Holiday Festival set for 4-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Islamorada’s Founders Park, mile marker 87 bayside.

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Universal Studios Begins Month-Long Holiday Celebration Dec 6 – Jan 1

November 20th, 2008

Universal Studios Christmas 2009 »

Orlando, FL – At Islands of Adventure, The Grinch and The Whos from Whoville sing their hearts out about the true meaning of Christmas in the park’s special holiday Grinchmas show – featuring live performances specially created by holiday music sensation Mannheim Steamroller. Beginning December 6 and running through January 1, the resort’s celebration will include the specially themed Grinchmas show and Macy’s Holiday Parade.

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SeaWorld Host Polar Express Experience

November 19th, 2008

SeaWorld Host Polar Express 2009 »

Orlando, FL – Jump aboard The Polar Express Experience when it rolls into SeaWorld this holiday season beginning Nov 14 – Jan 4. SeaWorld’s Wild Arctic transforms into the fabled Santa Town taking guests on a magical trip to the North Pole.

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Disney World Celebrates the Holidays

November 19th, 2008

View Updated Disney Christmas Events 2009 »

Lake Buena Vista, FL – Walt Disney World Resort blings in the holidays with sparkling, jewel-like crystals adorning the iconic Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom … and a city streetscape alive with millions of multi-color lights glowing and dancing to music at Disney’s Hollywood Studios … and a breathtaking bridge of twinkling lights that welcome guests to World Showcase at Epcot.

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Islamorada’s Corvettes in Paradise Nov 8

November 2nd, 2008

Corvettes in Paradise Car Show

Islamorada, Florida Keys – Names like Blue Devil, StingRay and SS have been considered for upcoming models of this authentic American sports car, but an upcoming Islamorada show focuses less on its muscle than on its grace, style, beauty and nostalgia.

The 15th annual Corvettes in Paradise show is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, at Holiday Isle Resort, mile marker 84 oceanside in Islamorada.

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Space & Air Show at Kennedy Space Center Nov 8-9

October 31st, 2008

Blue Angels

Kennedy Space Center, FL – Framed by the backdrop of famous launch facilities, aerospace, aviation and astronauts will take to the skies for the second annual Space & Air Show at Kennedy Space Center featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels November 8-9, 2008. On the heels of the successful U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performance of 2007, the 2008 show will include an expanded roster of aviation stars. Newly announced aerobatic acts scheduled to perform include Mike Goulian, sponsored by Castrol Oil and the Air Force Reserve Biplane Show. Also performing are the U.S. Navy Super Hornet Demo Team, the 920th Rescue Wing, U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet, the F-16 Viper East Demonstration and the A-10 Warthog.

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Parrot Heads in Paradise Oct 30 – Nov 2

October 26th, 2008

Parrot Heads

Key West, Florida Keys – When Jimmy Buffett discovered Key West in the early 1970s, he couldn’t have known that he would inspire millions of people to share his love for the easygoing subtropical island. Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 30 through Nov. 2, more than 3,000 fans of the legendary singer, songwriter and bestselling author will flock to Key West to celebrate their hero’s music and the lifestyle it promotes.

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Cocoa Beach Host Florida H.O.G. Rally Oct 22-25

October 16th, 2008

Hog Rally 

Cocoa Beach, FL – Polish those pipes and rev up those engines it time again for the 2008 Florida State H.O.G., Harley Owners Group, Rally. This year’s event will be held Wed.Oct. 22- Sat. Oct.25, events have been planned from 8:00am-9:00pm everyday, with some nights running later. Some things you won’t want to miss are the tattoo contest, drill teams, and bike skill games, there will also be a bike show at Ron Jon surf shop.

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The Guess Who, Survivor and Rick Springfield to Perform at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

October 14th, 2008

The Guess Who
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Kennedy Space Center, FL – Celebrate the sounds of space exploration with music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s during the 2008 Fall Concert Series at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The concerts kick-off Saturday, October 18 with 80’s rock band Survivor, followed by The Guess Who and Rick Springfield. Backed by the iconic Rocket Garden, the live, festival style outdoor concert happens every Saturday for three weeks, October 18, 25, and November 1 as part of the NASA 50th anniversary celebration.

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Biketoberfest Events Oct 16-19

October 5th, 2008

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Main Street Daytona

By Kirby Collins

New
Biketoberfest 2008 Photos

Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome once again to the time of year bikers have been waiting for all summer long. Biketoberfest, Oct 16-19,  is popular for the party on Main Street and the many events outside Daytona. Here are some of the more popular events at your favorite places including Dirty Harry’s, The Cabbage Patch, Boot Hill Saloon and others featuring music, babes and bikes.

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Fantasy Fest in Key West Oct 17-26

September 28th, 2008

Fantasy Fest 2009 »

FantasyFest 2008 

Key West, Florida Keys – Key West’s wildest party is to turn bipartisan when Fantasy Fest, the island city’s outrageous annual costuming and masking festival, takes aim at America’s upcoming presidential elections. Set for Friday, Oct. 17, through Sunday, Oct. 26, the rowdy revel is themed “Pirates, Pundits and Political Party Animals.”

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