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18th Annual Olde Fashioned 4th of July Celebration

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Media Contact: Craig M. O’Neil   407-599-3506 or cell 321-303-2653

CITY OF WINTER PARK’S 18TH ANNUAL
OLDE FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police and parks & recreation agencies (June 25, 2013) –

The City of Winter Park will present their 18th annual Olde Fashioned 4th of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Central Park. Mayor Ken Bradley will lead a special presentation at 9:15 a.m. from the main stage. Wear your red, white and blue, bring a blanket or beach chair, and gather with family and friends to enjoy this Winter Park tradition.

The annual celebration will feature live patriotic music performed by the Bach Festival Brass Band and Bach Festival Choir, horse-drawn wagon rides, Orlando Cloggers, Rockin’ Roadster Road Show and much more! Children’s activities will include the annual bicycle parade at 9 a.m. (lineup begins at 8:30 a.m.) from City Hall to Central Park, as well as fun games and inflatables. Free hot dogs, watermelon and water will available for all to enjoy, while supplies last. Families and friends are also invited to stroll along Park Avenue and Hannibal Square to shop and dine at the wide selection of shops and eateries.

In addition, The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art will present their Independence Day Open House. The museum, which is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of work by American artist Louis Comfort Tiffany, will provide FREE admission to its galleries from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please note that City Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. City offices will re-open at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 5. The City of Winter Park wishes everyone a safe and happy Independence Day.

For more information regarding the 18th annual Olde Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, please call 407-599-3463.

For information regarding additional events in the City of Winter Park, please visit the city’s official website at cityofwinterpark.org.

Fun, Games & Activities 8:30 am Bicycle Parade

9 am Parade down Park Avenue

Games & Inflatables

Horse-drawn Wagon Rides 

 

Great Live Entertainment Bach Festival Brass Band

Bach Festival Chorus

Orlando Cloggers

Rockin’ Roadster Show

 

Don’t Forget to Visit The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art Open House

 

Support Our Local Merchants    Shop along the Avenue & grab some lunch at one of our great restaurants

Free Hot Dogs, Watermelon & Water
(while supplies last)

Remember to support the event vendors – When you grab a hot dog, buy some chips & a soda.

 For more information, please call 407-599-3463.
 


Upcoming Events in Winter Park

MEDIA ALERT 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Media Contact: Craig M. O’Neil   407-599-3506 or cell 321-303-2653
CITY OF WINTER PARK UPCOMING EVENTS SCHEDULE 

Saturday, 6/15 CRIME PREVENTION AWARENESS TRAINING SESSION ONE
1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Winter Park Public Safety Facility

 

Thursday, 6/20 FEMA FLOOD RATE INSURANCE MAP PUBLIC MEETING
7 p.m., Winter Park Community Center

 

Tuesday, 6/25 BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS (eight-week class; every Tuesday)
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.;  Beginners
8:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.; Intermediate
Winter Park Farmers’ Market

 

Monday, 7/1 CITY BLOOD DRIVE
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., City Hall

 

Thursday, 7/4 22nd ANNUAL HUNTER VISION

 

JULY 4th WATERMELON 5K RUN/WALK
7 a.m., Central Park

 

CITY OF WINTER PARK 18th ANNUAL OLDE FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Central Park

 

INDEPENDENCE DAY OPEN HOUSE
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

 

Thursday, 7/11 COFFEETALK featuring Vice Mayor Sarah Sprinkel
8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Winter Park Welcome Center

 

POPCORN FLICKS IN CENTRAL PARK featuring “Grease”
8 p.m., Central Park Main Stage

 

Saturday, 7/20 POOL-SIDE BBQ
Noon to 5 p.m., Winter Park Community Center

 

WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police and parks & recreation agencies