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NEWS RELEASES
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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
Contact: Heather Allebaugh 407.246.3423
Cassandra Lafser 407.246.2182
Michael Lawrence (407) 947-0163 on site
 Mayor
Buddy Dyer Rings in the Holiday Season with Downtown Orlando Tradition
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WHAT: |
Mayor Buddy Dyer invites Orlando residents to join
him as he puts the finishing touches on Downtown’s
holiday decorations. Holiday Lights Orlando has become a
tradition for many families, Downtown businesses and
residents. The highlight of the evening will be the
lighting of the majestic 31-foot blue spruce Christmas
tree, adorned with thousands of holiday lights and
decorations.
In addition to the spectacular tree lighting ceremony,
festivities will include a variety of musical entertainment,
the lighting of a menorah, outdoor viewing of “Polar
Express” in 3-D, and a free sampling of holiday treats.
Plus, the Central Florida Zoo with have some of their
animals on hand for kids to see up close.
Admission to Holiday Lights Orlando is free.
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DRIVE: |
In the spirit of holiday giving, the City has
teamed up with Johnny and Jayde of XL106.7 FM to support the
Baby DJ Fund. Unwrapped toys collected at the event will be
distributed by XL 106.7 to local families who are unable to
provide their children with toys for the holidays.
As an extra incentive, the first 1,000 guests
to donate a new and unwrapped toy to the XL 106.7 FM tent on the
night of the event will receive a free pair of 3-D glasses to
view “Polar Express” in 3-D (while supplies last).
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DOWNTOWN
DINING
DEALS: |
The following locations will offer a special
deal for anyone that comes in wearing their Holiday Lights
Orlando sticker the night of December 15:
- The Black Olive
Dining Deal: One complimentary appetizer w/ purchase of
a full priced entree. (not to be used in combination with
any other deal).
- HUE
Dining Deal: 20% off entire purchase (not to be used in
combination with any other deal).
- Cityfish
Dining Deal: 20% off entire purchase (not to be used in
combination with any other deal).
- Roho Art and Coffee
Dining Deal: 20% off entire purchase (not to be used in
combination with any other deal).
Holiday Lights Orlando stickers can be picked up at the
event from the City of Orlando table.
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WHO: |
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer
Orlando City Commissioners
City of Orlando employees
Downtown businesses, workers and residents
Central Florida families and neighbors
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WHEN: |
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
5:00 p.m. – Holiday Lights Orlando begins
6:00 p.m. – Mayor Dyer and Santa arrive on the back of a fire
truck
6:15 p.m. – Tree lighting ceremony
7:00 p.m. – “Polar Express” outdoor movie begins |
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WHERE: |
Lake Eola Park Amphitheatre
195 North Rosalind Ave. |
Recommended
Parking and Transportation Information:
- FREE event parking will be available at
the City of Orlando's Administration Garage located at 300
Liberty Street beginning at 4 p.m. until full. Guests that
park in this lot need to pick up a special Holiday Lights
Orlando event parking permit at the Parking Services table
located near the Walt Disney World Amphitheater at Lake Eola
Park between 4-7 p.m. Parking Operations will validate all
parking fees at the Administration Garage when presented
with the permit up until 10 p.m.
- Downtown workers are encouraged to use
the free LYMMO Circulator. For information on LYMMO stops,
please visit
http://www.golynx.com.
- Library Garage, 112 E. Central Blvd., 112
E. Pine St (located between Rosalind & Magnolia), this
location requires a fee.
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EVENT
SPONSORS: |
City of Orlando, Downtown
Development Board, WKMG Local 6, XL 106.7 FM, Walt Disney World,
Publix, Central Florida Zoo, Urban Life Management and Dr. P.
Phillips Performing Arts Center
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TREE &
DECORATING
SPONSORS: |
Real Radio 104.1 FM, AirTran
Airways, WFTV Channel 9, Orlando Magic and Greenery Productions |
For more information, please visit:
cityoforlando.net/holiday. |
