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  • Music, margaritas, motorcycles: SeaWorld kicks off Bands, Brew and BBQ festival

    Music, margaritas, motorcycles: SeaWorld kicks off Bands, Brew and BBQ festival

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    Bands, Brew & BBQ will return to SeaWorld for eight consecutive weekends this summer, beginning July 6 and ending Aug. 25.

    The annual summer festival, which includes nightly live music concerts, a smattering of BBQ huts and even — new this year — a bloody mary and mimosa station, is included in the price of park admission. Guests can enjoy music, food and drinks without purchasing separate tickets.

    This year, SeaWorld is collaborating with Harley-Davidson to showcase motorcycles throughout the park and with NASCAR to bring Daytona International Speedway to the festival on July 14.

    As with previous years, each night of the festival will feature a different live performer at the Nautilus Theater. The festival lineup, announced this week, includes artists ranging from country star Tracy Byrd to heavy metal group Queensrÿche.

    A map of the festival shows 17 barbecue huts — nine of which serve entrées, while the remainder only feature beverages. Food options include a range of barbecue styles from Texas to Kansas, with staples like loaded potatoes and burnt ends making appearances.

    Drinks range from cocktails (think: a spicy pineapple tequila spritz) to cold beers (think: local favorite brew Ivanhoe Park Guavacation) to alcohol-free favorites (think: strawberry basil lemonade).

    SeaWorld has hosted Bands, Brew & BBQ annually for over a decade, welcoming performances by artists like the Beach Boys, Sheryl Crow and Lynyrd Skynyrd, who have all traveled to Central Florida to play for beer drinkers and sea animals alike.

    The Bands, Brew & BBQ lineup announcement comes as SeaWorld celebrates the 60th anniversary of its Orlando park. It will debut a new family coaster Penguin Trek on July 7.

    Here’s the complete Bands, Brew & BBQ musical lineup:

    Country Airwaves
    July 6

    Queensrÿche
    July 7

    Bryan Malpass
    July 13

    Locash
    July 14

    Classic Airwaves
    July 20

    P.O.D.
    July 21

    HayFire
    July 27

    Mackenzie Porter
    July 28

    The Petty Experience
    Aug. 3

    Hunter Hayes
    Aug. 4

    Red Mint
    Aug. 10

    Gabby Barrett
    Aug. 11

    Midnight Rodeo
    Aug. 17

    Quiet Riot
    Aug. 18

    Bo Bice
    Aug. 24

    Tracy Byrd
    Aug. 25

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  • More than 20 Cinco de Mayo dinner specials, concerts and family-friendly fiestas in Orlando

    More than 20 Cinco de Mayo dinner specials, concerts and family-friendly fiestas in Orlando

    Cinco de Mayo, the celebration of Mexico’s 1862 victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla, is upon us once again, so the time is now for you studious historians to seize the celebration. Here are all the dinner and drink specials, festivals, live concerts and fiestas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Orlando. Grab a drink or two or three and get out there in Orlando.

    Cuatro de Mayo Party in Thornton Park
    Thornton Park, May 4
    Celebrate a day early with Thornton Park funspots Jack & Honey’s, Cavo’s Bar & Kitchen and Burton’s for a block party filled with live music, games, street food and more. The event is 21 and up. Entry ($15 advance and $20 at the door) will get you one free drink from 4 to 7 p.m.

    SeaWorld Orlando Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
    7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando, select dates April 25-May 5
    SeaWorld Orlando is having a Cinco de Mayo celebration during its Seven Seas Food Festival on select dates between April 25 and May 5. There will be a Fiesta in the Street at The Wild Arctic Plaza with entertainers and stilt walkers as well as a DJ dance party, live music and Mexican cuisine. These offerings are included in park admission.

    Fuzzy’s Taco shop UCF’s Cinco de Mayo fiesta
    12241 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, May 5
    Fuzzy’s Taco Shop near UCF will host a Cinco de Mayo fiesta. The party will feature live mariachi music for the ultimate Cinco de Mayo experience and the shop will be offering drink specials and classic margaritas and beer-ritas.

    Bounce House Cinco de Mayo
    12100 Challenger Parkway, Orlando, May 5
    Bounce House’s Cinco de Mayo event is an all-day celebration with $3 breakfast tacos for brunch and free cover till 10:30 p.m. Guests can party like there’s no mañana with all-day-long drink specials including $3 margaritas and Los Sunday’s and $5 Don Julio margaritas and shots. If tequila isn’t your thing, there will be $4 Corona and Modelo too.

    Cinco de Mayo and one-year celebrations at Kavas Tacos + Tequila
    9101 International Drive, Orlando, May 5
    Kavas Tacos + Tequila is having double the celebration with a Cinco de Mayo fiesta and its 1st Anniversary celebration. Drink specials include $6 house margaritas, $5 Korazon de Kavas Mexican lager, its custom house beer and 50% off high-end tequilas. There will also be a mini piñata scavenger hunt at Pointe Orlando. The weekend-long event will also feature aerialist performances, face painting, fire shows, mariachi and folklorico dancing, and sugar skull stilt walkers.

    Cinco de Mayo Weekend at ICEBAR Orlando
    8967 International Drive, Orlando, May 3-5
    Chill at ICEBAR Orlando with drink specials, taco flights, churro bites and a live DJ all weekend long for Cinco de Mayo. Grab $9 house margs, $5 “Shredding Yeti,” $7 Danos shots, $10 taco flights and $7 churro bites.

    4 Rivers Smokehouse Street Taco Party Kit
    Taco lovers can bring 4 Rivers to their kitchen for Cinco de Mayo with an order of the 4 Rivers Smokehouse Street Taco Party Kit. Place an order online for the taco kit anytime between April 4 and May 4. The $124 kit feeds up to 10 people and makes 30 tacos. The kit has 6-inch tortillas, brisket, queso blanco, cilantro lime crème fraiche, guasacaca, pico and cilantro.

    Cinco de Mayo at Boxi Park in Lake Nona
    6877 Tavistock Lakes Blvd., Orlando
    Cinco de Mayo at Boxi Park will be packed with music, drinks, dancing and entertainment. Guests can even pre-order a hand-painted Tres Generaciones Tequila bottle online. The party starts at noon with a performance by the Metro Latino Band followed by performances by the Spirit of Samba dancers and the C’nergy band. There will also be balloon artists and face painters.

    Cinco de Mayo Comedy Brunch at Kalalou Signature
    4904 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando
    Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a laugh at the Kalalou Signature Comedy Brunch and birthday party. There will be stand-up acts, brunch and a festive birthday celebration. Brunch starts at 1 p.m. and the comedy show at 2:30. The event will be hosted by DJ Kool Mike Ski.

    Clermont Taco and Margarita Festival
    Waterfront Park, 330 Third St., Clermont, May 4-5
    This free two-day event will have no shortage of tacos and margaritas, perfect for Cinco de Mayo. This family-friendly event will have local mobile kitchens and food trucks, local vendors and pop up stores. Guests can also watch Lucha Libre wrestling and enjoy live music.

    7th Annual Cinco de Mayo at El Zocalo’s
    406 Sanford Ave., Sanford, May 4, 5-10 p.m.
    Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at El Zocalo for the seventh year. There will be music, family-friendly entertainment and, of course, authentic Mexican food.

    Cinco de Mayo & 13-Year Anniversary Celebration at Cocina 214
    151 E. Welbourne Ave., Winter Park, May 5, 11 a.m. to close
     This first-come, first-serve event has drink specials including $3 Corona, $5 Mini Park Ave Lux with LALO Tequila, $6 Modelo Especial, $7 214 Rocks Margarita and $7 Tito’s Lonestar Lemonade. There are also giveaways and samples all day long. There is an hour-and-a-half seating limit so everyone has a chance to party.

    Baldwin Park Cinco de Mayo
    4963 New Broad St., May 5, noon to 6 p.m.
    This family-friendly Cinco de Mayo celebration has Mexican food and refreshing drinks in Baldwin Park. There will also be local vendors, activities, live music and a DJ.

    Cinco de Mayo at CityWalk
    6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando, May 5
    Head to CityWalk at Universal Orlando for Cinco de Mayo festivities at both Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. Both venues will have live entertainment, DJs, dancing and exclusive food and beverage items.

    Cinco de Mayo Street Party at Rocco’s Tacos
    Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar, 7468 W. Sand Lake Road
    All Rocco’s Tacos locations will have Mexican dishes, cocktails and a lively atmosphere on Cinco de Mayo but to spice things up a bit for the celebration, there will also be a block party with live music, food and VIP bottle service.

    Cinco de Mayo Sunday Funday at The Brass Tap
     781 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, May 5
    Sunday Funday at the Brass Tap will have a Cinco de Mayo celebration with live music, $10 Churro Waffles, taco and nacho specials all day, and Mexican Mimosas & Margarita deals.

    Cinco de Mayo at The Breezeway
    112 E. First St., Sanford, May 5
    Cinco de Mayo will be a breeze at The Breezeway in Sanford, known for casual outdoor dining and a surf ‘n’ turf menu.

    Cinco de Mayo Party + Agave Launch at Forward/Slash
    Forward/Slash, 650 S. Capen Ave., Winter Park, May 5 from noon to 7 p.m.
     Forward/Slash will be open on Cinco de Mayo to celebrate the release of its first Agave, Sin Nombre. Celebrate with special food offerings from Twisted Bites, Sunday Pizza, Fui Yo Mexicana and Gaucha Empanadas. There will also be a margarita collab with Fui Yo consommé x F/S agave. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the newly opened indoor event space with an extra bar.

    Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Cabana Live
    Cabana Live, 4380 Carraway Place, Sanford, May 5 from 1 to 6 p.m.
    The Cabana Live will offer drink specials all day, live music and a DJ. Enjoy poolside and waterfront dining for this Cinco de Mayo celebration.

    The Mills Cinco de Mayo Artist Showcase
     1018 N. Mills Ave. and 1016 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, May 5, 5 p.m.
    Grumpy’s Underground and Uncle Lou’s on Mills Avenue are showcasing more than 60 artists from all genres for live performances and allover good vibes. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by supporting local talent.

    Shino de Mayo at Caribbean Moonshine
    8200 Vineland Ave., Orlando, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    Cinco de Mayo at Caribbean Moonshine will include fun activities for the whole family. There will be Caribbean Moonshine tasting, live music and Caribbean-inspired food. The tickets for this event are $24 in advance and $28 at the door.

    Too Drunk To Care Sundays, Cinco de Mayo Edition at Tier Nightclub
    20 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, May 5, 10 p.m.
    This is the place to be for those who prefer fiestas in a nightclub setting. The Cinco de Mayo Edition of Too Drunk to Care Sunday at Tier Nightclub will offer drink specials and free cover until midnight.

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  • More than 25 festivals, markets and concerts celebrating Earth Day and 420 Day in Orlando

    More than 25 festivals, markets and concerts celebrating Earth Day and 420 Day in Orlando

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    As they do every year in their annual confluence of good vibes, spring breezes, and general loving of greenery, 420 Day (April 20) and Earth Day (April 22) have rolled around — and in 2024, we’re blessed with it all falling (sorta) on a weekend. Here are some events celebrating both around Orlando.

    420 Day:

    4/20 Smokeout at Sideward Brewing
    Where: 210 N. Bumby Ave.
    When: April 20
    Sideward Brewing is celebrating the day with a special menu of food straight from the smoker, plus a triple can drop and limited 420-themed merch.

    Puff and Paint Orlando
    Where: 6700 Conroy Road
    When: April 20, 3-11:30 p.m.
    A 420-friendly evening of puff puffing, painting and live DJs presented by Painting With a Twist and Sahara Orlando.

    4/20 by Curaleaf at The Acre Orlando
    Where:  4421 Edgewater Drive
    When: April 20, 4:20 p.m.
    Present a Curaleaf receipt to gain access to the 4/20 experience including “Puff and Paint,” a sound bath and exclusive merch.

    The Tavern East Grand Opening 4/20 Celebration
    Where: 504 N. Alafaya Trail
    When: April 20, 11 a.m.
    Live music, food and drink specials, and free entry/ parking all night long at this 4/20 celebration.

    420 Fest: Oklahoma Stackhouse, The Intracoastals, Smyrna Erb, Inity Rebel Music, Neverless, Vibes Farm
    Where: 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford
    When: April 20, 4:20 p.m.
    Free reggae show hosted by Greg Runge at Sanford’s West End Trading Co.

    Stoned Mary, Burial Joy, Nailwound, Fiends, Werewolves, NOT
    Where: 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park
    When: April 20, 6 p.m.
    Tampa rockers play a live and loud bill of Central Florida acts at the Conduit.

    Puff Puff Pasties
    Where: 2438 E. Robinson St., Orlando
    When: April 20, 7 p.m.
    A night filled with sexy burlesque performances, all with a smokin’ twist at Iron Cow.

    Earth Day:

    Central Florida Earth Day
    Where: 512 E. Washington St.
    When: April 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    Vegans and those curious about the vegan lifestyle can learn more at the 19th Central Florida Earth Day event. Sustainability, creativity and community support through vendors, demonstrations and more at Lake Eola Park.

    Earth Day Funday Clean-Up
    Where: 655 W. Church St.
    When: April 21, 9 a.m. to noon
    Give back to the Earth and the Orlando community at this Earth Day cleanup at Inter & Co. Stadium sponsored by City District and Parramore Main Street Districts. Volunteers will also be eligible for the chance to win a free Orlando City Pride match ticket at the event.

    Ivanhoe Village Earth Day Cleanup
    Where: Ivanhoe Park Brewing, 1300 Alden Road
    When: April 22, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
    Celebrate Earth Day by lending a helping hand at the free Ivanhoe Village Cleanup. Attendees are encouraged to “dress for mess.”

    Asana at Altira: Earth Day Event Above the City Beautiful
     Where: Altira Pool + Lounge 325 S. Orange Ave., Orlando
    When: April 21, 11 a.m.
    Nama-stay in touch with your mind, body and the planet at this Earth Day yoga session and pool party at Altira Pool + Lounge. Join yoga instructor Madison from 11 a.m. to noon, and then hang out by the pool from noon to 6 p.m. enjoying happy hour special, a live DJ and more.

    Earth Day Celebration
     Where: Veteran’s Memorial Library, 810 13th St., St. Cloud
    When: April 20, 10 a.m.
    Hoping for clear skies in St. Cloud for this Earth Day Celebration filled with vendors, crafts, food trucks and more.

    Audubon Center’s Earth Day Puzzle Trail
    Where: 1101 Audubon Way, Maitland
    When: Saturday and Sunday April 20-21
    The Audubon Center for Birds and Prey challenges kids and teens to learn more about raptors and conservation through an escape room-style puzzle at the Center.

    Earth Day Vegan Market
    Where: Persimmon Hollow Brewing Lake Eola, 227 N. Eola Drive
    When: April 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    No eggs, no dairy, no meat, no problem! Join Orlando Bearded Vegan at the Earth Day Vegan Market to shop cruelty-free products, eat vegan treats and engage with other vegans in your community.

    Hands On Orlando Earth Day Celebration
    Where: 475 S. Ivey Lane
    When: April 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    Learn and play at the Hands On Orlando Earth Day Celebration. Tour the 15-acre Environmental Learning Laboratory, join in a scavenger hunt or just sit out and enjoy nature with your lawn chair. Lunch is available on a first come first serve basis, free raffle tickets come with attendance and tree saplings and flowering plants will also be given away at the event.

    Green Thumb Gathering: Earth Day Planting Party w/ Fresh Kitchen and Renewable
     Where: Audubon Park Covenant Church, 3219 Chelsea St.
    When: April 20, 9 a.m. to noon
    IDEAS For Us invites you to a seed planting with Fleet Farming to celebrate Earth Day with a little dirt beneath your fingernails. Attendees are asked to bring water, closed toed shoes and sun protection with lunch being provided by Fresh Kitchen.

    Art for Earth
    Where: The Arena Art Bar, 22 S. Magnolia Ave.
    When: April 27, 7 p.m.
    Celebrating sustainability and creativity, Art for Earth showcases are that seeks to raise awareness for nature’s beauty and environmentalism Local vendors will provide organic and sustainable refreshments and live music performances will fill the venue throughout the night.

    Earth Day Sunset Walk
    Where: Nona Adventure Park, 14086 Centerline Drive
    When: April 22, sunset
    Ground yourself in nature on Earth Day at the Laureate Park trails for a hike at sunset. Meet up with other members of your community and enjoy the outdoors together.

    Wekiva Island Earth Day Succulent Design Workshop in Paradise
     Where: 1014 Miami Springs Drive, Longwood
    When: April 19, 3:30 p.m.
    Join designer Pamela Johancsik of Bomb Blooms in making your very own succulent arrangement at Wekiva Island. All materials are provided including the plants, planter, tools and more.

    Earth Day Market
    Where: The Veranda at Thornton Park, 707 E. Washington St.
    When: April 20, 10 a.m.
    Celebrate Earth Day with some shopping at Honey House Vintage for their Earth Day Market.

    Earthday Birthday 2024
    Where: Orlando Amphitheater, 4603 W. Colonial Drive
    When: April 20, 11 a.m.
    Rock out in celebration of our very own spinning rock for the Earthday Birthday featuring artists such as Dayseeker, Staind, Asking Alexandria and more.

    Earth Day Sustainable Gardening Seminar
    Where: 1909 Slavia Road
    When: April 21, 10 a.m.
    Learn sustainable gardening tips with WiggleBrew, an Orlando-based start-up that aims to end fertilizer runoff and soil degradation, organized by local Lukas Nursery and Butterfly Encounter. Attendees will leave with more knowledge on organic fertilizing, microplastic elimination and more on how to keep their gardens green.

    Ward and Wellbeing Earth Day Block Party
    Where: Ward Park, 250 Perth Lane, Winter Park
    When: April 27, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    Go touch some grass at Ward Park for the Ward and Wellbeing Earth Day Block Party. Activities at the park include wild animal meet and greet, free Kona Ice, sustainable giveaways and more. Across the street at the Center for Health and Wellbeing there will be microgreens growing kit workshop, family yoga, crystal sound bowl meditation, tours of the Crosby Wellness Center, along with other activities.

    Run for the Trees Jeannette Genius McKean Memorial 5k
     Where: Ward Park, 250 Perth Lane, Winter Park
    When: April 27, 7:30 a.m.
    Don’t miss out on this once a year opportunity to view the privately owned, old Florida tree canopy on Genius Drive at the Run for the Trees Jeannette Genius McKean Memorial 5K. Other running events like the cupless event and free kids’ run will happen the day of and all runners who finish the race will receive a young tree as a prize.

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