|
 |
NEWS RELEASES
|
|
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
Contact:
Carson Chandler 407.246.2822
On-site: Mike Lawrence 407.947.0163
MAYOR BUDDY DYER INVITES ORLANDO TO CELEBRATE
JULY 4TH AT FIREWORKS AT THE FOUNTAIN
| WHAT: |
Mayor Buddy Dyer invites residents and
visitors to join him on Saturday, July 4, 2009 for “Fireworks at
the Fountain,” a patriotic celebration at Lake Eola Park. Guests
will enjoy live entertainment on two stages, an area just for
kids, mouth-watering, affordable Fourth of July cuisine and an
amazing fireworks display. Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m., so
spectators are encouraged to arrive early for a great viewing
spot. The 15-minute finale of fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m.
For those who are unable to make it out to the
festivities, the fireworks display will be shown live in HD on
WFTV Channel 9 from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. For more information on
the event, parking and activities,
click here.
This year’s Fireworks at the Fountain is
proudly sponsored by Bright House Networks, Mercedes Benz of
South Orlando, Trustco Bank and the Downtown Development Board.
|
|
SPECIAL FEATURE: |
A special booth, run by Rochelle’s Boots on
the Ground, will be accepting donations toward care packages for
our troops. Started by a local elementary school student, this
group sends custom care packages to the men and women serving in
active war zones. This past year alone, Boots on the Ground has
sent more than 1,100 care packages to individuals in all
branches of the service from all over the United States.
|
|
DOWNTOWN DINING DEAL: |
The following Downtown dining establishments
are offering specials on July 4:
- Bento Café: ½ off bottle wines for
parties of four or more
- CityFish Restaurant: 15% off food
purchases
- Ember Bar & Restaurant: 10% off food
purchases until 6:00 PM
- Hue Restaurant: 15% off food purchases
- FinnHenry’s: one complimentary Miller
Lite
- Senso Supper Club: 15% off dinner
|
| WHEN: |
Saturday, July 4, 2009
4:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
|
| WHERE: |
Lake Eola Park, Downtown Orlando
195 N Rosalind Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
|
| PARKING: |
The free LYMMO Circulator is recommended for
downtown residents and attendees parking at garages other than
the Orange County Library Garage (located at 112 E. Pine St.)
LYMMO stop information is located on our
website CityofOrlando.net.
Handicapped parking will be available on
Rosalind between Jefferson and Central Ave on 7/4/09. Please
approach road closure and show the police officer your
handicapped designation for parking.
|
| LIVE MUSIC: |
Amphitheater Stage
4:00 – 5:30 K92FM Colgate Country Showdown
5:40 – 6:20 Vibe Dance Medley performed by Vibe Dance Studio
6:30 – 6:45 Panchero’s Big Burrito Eating Contest
6:45 – 7:00 PopShop Music Performance
7:00 – 7:20 Northrop Grumman Salute to Military Hometown
Heroes
8:00 – 9:15 Orlando Concert Band
9:20 Mayor’s Address, Pledge, National Anthem by Catina Mack
and FIREWORKS
Bright House Networks and 96.5 WHTQ Stage
4:30 – 6:00 The Trans Ams
6:30 – 7:00 “Right to Bare Arms” Arm Wrestling Tournament
7:00 – 7:15 “Right to Bare Arms” - Finals
7:15 – 8:45 The Trans Ams
|
#######
|
