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Top Orlando Festivals and Events for December

December 2009 in Orlando

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  • Through - January 4, 2009
    ICE!
    A holiday extravaganza held annually at the Gaylord Palm. Bundle up and preview beautiful ice sculptures. For more info: 407-896-4231 x 254. Admission charge.

  • Through - January 4, 2009
    The Best of Florida Christmas
    The 4.5 acre atrium ath the Gaylord Palms Resort is transformed into a magical Christmas wonderland. A majestic 54-foot Christmas adds to the elegant and sometimes whimsical decor. Free admission - charge for parking.

  • Through December 31, 2008
    Now Snowing in Downtown Celebration
    Winter Wonderland Spectacular featuring strolling Charles Dickens Carolers, photos with Santa, the Celebration Express, horse drawn carriage rides, and nightly snowfall. Free admission.

  • December 08, 2008
    Holiday Movie Night
    Holiday movies on the lawn Cranes Roost Plaza, Uptown Altamonte, starting at 7:00pm. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a family holiday classic with a warm beverage on the lawn in front of the tower. Sponsored by Florida Hospital Altamonte. For more info: 407-571-8180. Free admission.

  • December 11, 2008
    Alive After Five
    The second Thursday of each month, enjoy themed entertainment and activities. For more info: 407-302-2586. Admission charge.

  • December 12, 2008
    Movie in the Park
    Free family movies on the second Friday of each month at Donnelly Street in Mount Dora. Bring the family and a blanket or chairs - movie starts at dusk. For more info: 352-735-7183. Free admission.

  • December 13, 2008
    Children's Christmas in the Park with Snow
    From 4 pm - 9 pm at Donnelly Park in Mount Dora, join in the family-friendly holiday festivities. For more info: 352-735-7183. Free admission.

  • December 13, 2008
    Lake Monroe’s Illuminated Christmas Boat Parade
    Starting at 5 pm. Both Vereran's Memorial Park and Wolfy's Waterfront Bar & Grill will provide up-close and exciting views of the boats, both power and sail in all their holiday spirit. For more info: 407-330-0633. Free admission.

  • December 13, 2008
    Kissimmee Holiday Extravaganza
    Annual event at Kissimmee Lakefront Park includes a twenty ton snow pile, strolling street performers, live entertainment and plenty of activities, incuding Frosty's Playground, ice carving demonstrations. Nighttime events include a "Festival of Lights" and a fireworks display. For more info:407-93EVENT. Free admission.

  • December 13, 2008
    Annual Merry Tuba Christmas
    Enjoy the rich sounds of Christmas as tuba, euphonium, sousaphone and baritone players of all ages gather to perform a FREE concert from the main stage in Central Park beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 13. This is a one-hour concert that has become a must see on the holiday list of things to do. Registration for musicians begins at 8:30 a.m., with rehearsal running from 10:30 am to 12 noon. For more info: 407-599-3463. Free admission.

  • December 14, 2008
    Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra
    Holiday favorites from the Central Park main stage, at 2:30 p.m. For more info: 407-999-7800. Free admission.

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