For local residents and snowbirds alike, Florida’s mild winters offer ideal weather for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor events. While each Florida town has its own local attractions throughout the year, the state boasts many annual events that are sure to liven up the winter season. Here's Sears Imported Autos's list of some of the best.
Winter Festival: A Celebration of Lights, Music and the Arts — Tallahassee, FL
The City of Tallahassee’s annual Winter Festival, which celebrates the beauty of the holiday season, has been honored by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the top 20 events in the southeastern region of the United States. This fabulous annual event is packed with activities to delight visitors of all ages, including arts and crafts vendors, delectable food, a youth ornament contest, a holiday parade and the annual Jingle Bell Run.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party — Orlando, FL
Every winter, Disney World’s Magic Kingdom theme park hosts the holiday-themed Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This spectacular holiday extravaganza includes many special activities. There is the magic snowfall on Main Street, the live entertainment from beloved Disney characters and an impressive holiday fireworks show. Of course, the party wouldn’t be the same without Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade featuring a visit from Santa Claus himself.
Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade — Fort Lauderdale, FL
Each December, visitors flock to this spectacular Winterfest celebration, which began with a unique Boat Parade. As the boat parade’s popularity grew, the Winterfest celebration grew up gradually around it. The entire festival now includes a full celebration of food, live music, arts and crafts, which culminates in the amazing parade of boats— each decked out in spectacular lights and decorations.
Downtown Dunedin Art Festival — Dunedin, FL
Located just outside Tampa, Dunedin offers an exciting annual winter festival featuring a wide array of talented artists. Each January, Main Street Dunedin hosts around 150 artists as they display their sculptures, paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photography and more. These talented artists come from all over the country to display their wares.
Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival — Titusville, FL
With its natural beauty and rich cultural history, the Space Coast is an ideal location for this fabulous Birding and Wildlife Festival. This exciting annual event provides many activities that will enchant bird lovers and also appeal to a wide range of naturalists and outdoorsmen. Various field trips, presentations and exhibits are designed to teach visitors about Florida’s birds, wildlife and other natural wonders.
