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NEWS RELEASES
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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
Contact: Heather Allebaugh 407.246.3423
Cassandra Lafser 407.246.2182
 Mayor Buddy Dyer Invites Orlando to
Celebrate July 4th
at Lake Eola with Fireworks at the Fountain
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WHAT: |
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer invites residents
and visitors to attend Fireworks at the Fountain on Sunday,
July 4, 2010 at Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando. 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. and spectators are encouraged to arrive early for a
great viewing spot. The 15-minute fireworks display begins
at 9:30 p.m. For those who are
unable to make it to the festivities, the fireworks display
will be shown live in HD on WFTV Channel 9 beginning at 9:30
p.m.
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SPECIAL FEATURES: |
- Cartoon Network and
Bright House Networks will host television characters
from Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Invasion in the kids’ area.
Children will be able to meet and take photos with the
Ben 10 characters and have the opportunity to win prizes
and giveaways.
- A special booth, run by
Rochelle’s Boots on the Ground, will be accepting
donations toward care packages for our troops serving in
active war zones.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
of Florida will be on-site offering free health
screenings and back massages.
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WHEN: |
Sunday, July 4, 2010
4:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
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WHERE: |
Lake Eola Park, Downtown Orlando
195 N Rosalind Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
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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 East
Pine Street).
LYMMO stop information is located on our website
CityofOrlando.net.
Handicapped parking will be available on Rosalind Avenue
between Jefferson Street and Central Boulevard on July 4th
for the event. Please approach the road closure and show the
police officer your handicapped designation for parking.
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LIVE MUSIC: |
Amphitheater Stage
4:00 – 4:35 p.m.
John Martino (Acoustic Set)
4:50 – 5:40 p.m.
7 Months Later Band
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
K92FM Colgate Country Showdown
8:00 – 9:15 p.m.
Orlando Concert Band
9:20 p.m.
Pledge and National Anthem
9:30 p.m.
FIREWORKS!
96.5 WHTQ Stage
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Resin8 Band
7:30 – 9:20 p.m.
Sugar Free Music Band
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For more information on the
event, parking and activities visit www.CityofOrlando.net
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