Disney4me Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago It’s Memorial Day weekend in Orlando, offering many three days to mark the unofficial start to summer in Florida. The holiday represents a time when people will gather for cookouts, beach excursions and social gatherings. On Memorial Day, take a moment to remember America’s fallen heroes of the armed services and the true intention behind the holiday. Visit a war memorial or pay respects to deceased loved ones who were service members. Here are ways to celebrate and honor the holiday weekend in Central Florida. The City of Ocoee honors fallen soldiers at its annual Memorial Day Ceremony. The event features retired Col. Shay Talley-Bradley as the keynote speaker as well as a presentation of colors from the Ocoee Police Honor Guard. The event is at 11 a.m. May 22 at 125 N. Lakeshore Drive in Ocoee. More information: Call 407-905-3100 The City of Orlando invites the community to join for a ceremony that honors and remembers the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces at Greenwood Cemetery. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. May 23 at 1603 Greenwood St. in Orlando. More information: orlando.gov Rob Feldman of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 16 salutes during the 71st Annual Woodlawn Memorial Day Service at the cemetery in Gotha in 2021. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Orange County gathers the community at Cypress Grove Park for a Memorial Day Salute honoring the memory of all veterans. The ceremony features the meaning and folding of the American flag, the pinning of veterans, a guest speaker and a posting of the colors. The prelude begins at 9:45 a.m. and the ceremony at 10 a.m. May 31 at 290 Holden Ave. in Orlando. More information: orangecountyfl.net The City of Leesburg hosts a program with speakers and a tribute concert at Veterans Memorial Park. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. May 24 at 600 W. Meadow St. in Leesburg. More information: leesburgflorida.gov The City of Sanford hosts a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park to honor those who gave their lives for their country. Come at 9 a.m. for a patriotic band performance and a display of military vehicles, then a remembrance ceremony at 10 a.m. May 26 at 110 W. Seminole Blvd. in Sanford. More information: sanfordfl.gov Clermont is bringing a Memorial Day Celebration to the community at the Clermont Highlander Building and Pavilion Complex. In addition to the traditional remembrances, the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall will be on display at Waterfront Park beginning on May 24. Attend the ceremony at 11 a.m. May 26 at 330 3rd St. in Clermont. More information: clermontfl.gov American Legion Post 243 in Oviedo hosts a Memorial Day Remembrance at Oviedo Cemetery (118 Aulin Ave. in Oviedo) beginning at 11 a.m. May 26. At 7 p.m., visit Center Lake Park (299 Center Lake Lane in Oviedo) for a brief taps ceremony. Visit Florida’s Fallen Memorial at Oviedo Cemetery from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily through May 30. More information: oviedolegion.org Windermere High School JROTC cadets salute the Wreaths of Remembrance during the 73rd Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Gotha in 2023. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel)Woodlawn Memorial Park presents its 75th Annual Memorial Day Celebration with an open invitation for community members to gather and remember those who fought for America’s freedoms. The program begins at 10 a.m. May 26 at 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road in Gotha. More information: facebook.com Cape Canaveral National Cemetery hosts a remembrance ceremony with a wreath laying, speeches, a moment of silence and a rifle salute. The hour-long event begins at 10 a.m. May 26 at 5525 U.S. Highway 1 North in Mims. More information: 321-383-2638 Winter Garden hosts a Memorial Day community ceremony to remember local heroes with the placement of wreaths, patriotic songs and a roll call of veterans at Veterans Memorial Park. The program begins at 8:30 a.m. May 26 at 420 S. Park Ave. in Winter Garden. More information: cwgdn.com Windermere holds a Memorial Day Observance at the town hall. The event begins at 10 a.m. May 27 at 520 Main St. in Windermere. More information: town.windermere.fl.us Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens kicks off its “Sunset at the Zoo” event for the first time this season with extra hours on May 23. The zoo reopens at 5 p.m. with $6 tickets (when purchased in advance). A family four-pack of tickets is available, which includes hot dogs and drinks for $44. The event features live entertainment, family activities, food trucks and more from 5 p.m. until sunset May 23 at 3755 W. Seminole Blvd. in Sanford. More information: centralfloridazoo.org Mount Dora hosts its annual Corn Festival with Zellwood sweet corn, contests, food vendors and live music at Elizabeth Evans Park. The family-friendly event also features corn hole, a kids area, a petting zoo and corn-eating contests. Tickets are $20 per adult and $10 per child ages 4-9 (in advance, prices increase at the gate). Each paid admission includes unlimited ears of Zellwood sweet corn. The festivities are from noon-7 p.m. May 24 at 100 N. Donnelly St. in Mount Dora. More information: ci.mount-dora.fl.us Joy Underwood poses for a photo at the conclusion of the 73rd Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Woodlawn Memorial Park in 2023. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel)SeaWorld Orlando offers free admission for active-duty military members and veterans through the Waves of Honor program. In addition, the park has a Memorial Day sale with single-day tickets as low as $61.99 and two-day, two-park tickets as low as $99.99. Fun cards are also up to 25 percent off. More information: seaworld.com Daytona Lagoon commemorates Memorial Day weekend by offering free admission to active and retired military members with valid IDs. Take advantage of the deal May 24-26 at 601 Earl St. in Daytona Beach. More information: daytonalagoon.com Promenade at Sunset Walk Orlando hosts a four-day Memorial Day weekend celebration with live music, a car show, street performers and vendors, plus food and beverage specials. Festivities take place daily May 23-26 at 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. in Kissimmee. More information: sunsetwalk.com The City of Casselberry brings a “Classic Rock and Car Show” to the public during Memorial Day weekend at Lake Concord Park. Steelin’ Peaches will headline the event with openers Tyler Goodson and Relic. Visitors can see more than 150 classic cars. The city will honor those who died in military service with a color guard display. The free event is 4-9 p.m. May 25 at 95 Triplet Lake Drive in Casselberry. More information: casselberry.org Orlando Fringe Festival brings performing art enthusiasts plenty of shows to enjoy during the holiday weekend before the event concludes its in-person festivities on May 26. After buying a $10 Fringe button, choose from dozens of shows at venues within Loch Haven Park’s Orlando Shakes and around town. For more information, read Orlando Sentinel Fringe reviews or visit orlandofringe.org. Did we miss any Memorial Day weekend events? Send me an email: pconnolly@orlandosentinel.com. Find me @PConnPie on Instagram or send me an email: pconnolly@orlandosentinel.com. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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