HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 01 14 Informational 104 Schedules for January-July 2008 Winter Springs EventsCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 104
Consent
Informational X
Public Hearing
Regular
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January 14, 2008
Regular Meeting Mgr. / Dept.
Authorization
REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department wishes to inform the City Commission
about the schedules for the January -July, 2008 Winter Springs Special
Events.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to inform the City Commission about the
schedules of upcoming Special Events.
CONSIDERATIONS:
• The Parks and Recreation has established the schedules for the Scottish Highland Games
Scottish Gathering, Father Daughter Dance, Babe Ruth Opening Day, Dancing under the
Stars, Celebration of Spring, Easter Egg Hunt, and July 4t" Celebration of Freedom.
Saturday, January 19th Scottish Highland Games at Central Winds Park
from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Games and Festival; Ticketed Event
Saturday, January 19th Scottish Gathering at Town Center from
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Parade and Staged Entertainment; Free Event
Sunday, January 20t" Scottish Highland Games at Central Winds Park
from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Games and Festival; Ticketed Event
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Friday, February 8th Father and Daughter Dance at Civic Center from
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free Event
Saturday, February 16th Winter Springs Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball,
Spring Season Opening Day Ceremony
at Central Winds Park
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday, February 16th Dancing under the Stars at Town Center from
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Music by Stacy Knights (Jazz); Free Event
Sunday, March 16th Celebration of Spring at Central Winds Park
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Instrument Petting Zoo)
6:00 PM (Concert)
8:00 PM (Fireworks)
Featuring the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra;
Free Event
Saturday, March 22nd Easter Egg Hunt at Central Winds Park from
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
For children up to 5th grade; Free Event
Friday, July 4th Celebration of Freedom at Central Winds Park
Gates open at 5:00 PM
Rotary Club Kids Area
9:15 PM (Fireworks Display)
9:45 PM -10:30 PM (Post Fireworks Sock Hop)
Free Event
FUNDING:
Supplemental Appropriation -Scottish Gathering.
Currently budgeted in the proposed 07/08 budget Parks and Recreation Community Events -
7260 and Program Promotional Account 7240.
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