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City Guide > North America > Florida > Orlando | |
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Special Events Walt Disney World Marathon: the second week in January sees this modern local tradition with runners from all over the world racing around the parks of Disney World, with huge spectator interest (website: www.disneyworldsports.com). Silver Spurs Rodeo (February and October): a twice yearly celebration of an original American sport at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee (website: www.siverspursrodeo.com). Sidewalk Arts Festival: Winter Park in north Orlando is home to one of America’s most prestigious fine arts festivals every March (website: www.wpsaf.org). Independence Day: like everywhere else in America, July 4 marks huge celebrations. Orlando’s is centred on Lake Eola downtown, with fireworks and other entertainment. Great Outdoor Festival: each November, the Kissimmee area celebrates its tradition of fishing with a two-day lakeside pageant at Lakefront Park (website: www.floridakiss.com). |