ORLANDO EVENTS

Events held in Orlando unless indicated otherwise. 

JANUARY

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Celebration of the life of the civil rights leader; Orlando; http://star94fm.com or http://www.king-raleigh.org/natlevent/body.cfm

Zora Neale Hurston Festival
End of Month; Biggest and best festival in the Orlando area celebrating interpreters and artists of Southern African American culture; theater, dance, vendors, art exhibits, educational programs draw over 100,000 to Eatonville; received a Regional Designation Award in the Humanities from the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games; Eatonville; http://ww.zoranealehurstonfestival.com

FEBRUARY

Black History Month
Various celebrations throughout the city; Orlando; http://www.orlandoinfo.com

Mardi Gras at Universal Studios
Featuring live music, cajun cuisine, parade and more; performers include Donna Summer, Four Tops, Temptations, and Doobie Brothers; Universal Citywalk; http://www.universalorlando.com/events.html

Bob Marley Reggae Festival
Universal Citywalk; http://www.orlandoinfo.com

Festival of Rhythm & Blues
Annual music event featuring food, children's activities, beer garden and arts and crafts; Kissimmee Lakefront Park, Kissimmee; 407-933-8368

MARCH

Caribbean Fusion Concert
Annual music event featuring food, children's activities, and beer garden; Kissimmee Lakefront Park, Kissimmee; 407-933-8368

APRIL

Kissimmee JazzFest
A concert ranging in talent from local bands to big name artists; Kissimmee Lakefront Park, Kissimmee; 407-933-8368

Central Florida Fair
Central Florida Fairgrounds; http://www.orlandoinfo.com

JUNE

Juneteenth
Annual celebration of African American culture; Orlando; http://www.juneteenth.com

Anniversary Gala
Metropolitan Orlando Urban League, Orlando; http://www.metorlandoul.org

NOVEMBER

Florida Classic
Football game featuring Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman College, a memorable Step show, battle of the bands and golf tournament; Orlando; http://soulofamerica.com/2009-black-college-football-classics.phtml

DECEMBER

Kwanzaa Celebration
Begins 12/26; annual 7-day celebration of African American culture at various venues around Orlando; http://www.soulofamerica.com/kwanzaa-celebrations.phtml