Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, and Orlando celebrates with events, activities, performances, educational talks and tours that honor the cities African American pioneers. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. A day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War, and has been celebrated by African Amer

June is Pride Month, and Orlando celebrates with huge LGBTQ+ hotel takeovers, special events, magical celebrations, and exciting nightlife! Pride Month is celebrated each June, and even though Orlando's Pride Parade and Celebration happens later in the year, there’s a vibrant mix of massive hotel takeovers, high-energy parties, community-centered events, and meaningful moments of reflection throughout June, as the city celebrates Pride Month, and commemorates 10 years since t

The Kingdom reopens its gates across three days in 2027, at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. Passes are on sale now. Forbidden Kingdom Music Festival has confirmed that the event will return in 2027, following the sold-out 2026 bass-fueled edition of the dubstep, drum and bass festival. Festival organizers, Insomniac has set its sights on a bigger and better Forbidden Kingdom in 2027, expanding the two-day festival to three days, with next year's edition taking place from Fr

The celebration will transform Pointe Orlando into a festival-like fan experience with all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches shown live alongside music, giveaways, fan zones, global food, player and club legend appearances. Orlando City SC has announced plans to host the "Orlando City Soccer Celebration presented by Verizon," a large-scale, festival-style fan experience that will transform Pointe Orlando into the ultimate soccer destination in Central Florida during the world’s

Huge news as Orlando joins Tokyo, Shanghai and Montreal in hosting the Olympic Q-Series 2028, with Orlando hosting the final stop of the series. Four world-class cities will host the Olympic Q-Series (formerly the Olympic Qualifier Series) in an exciting and expanded format on the road to the LA28 Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that, in 2028, Tokyo (Japan), Shanghai (People’s Republic of China), Montreal (Canada) and Orlando (USA) wil

Rolling Loud takes place this weekend at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, from May 8–10. Rolling Loud, the largest hip-hop festival in the world has ditched Miami this year, bringing the huge event to Orlando this year, taking over Camping World Stadium from Friday, May 8 - Sunday, May 10, for what will be the festivals only US event in 2026. The festival features a massive lineup, including Playboi Carti, NBA YoungBoy, and Don Toliver who will headline the three-day event!

Mayfaire by-the-Lake is a two-day fine arts festival held every Mother's Day weekend on the shores of Lake Morton in downtown Lakeland. The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (AGB) welcomes Mayfaire by-the-Lake back to the shores of Lake Morton. This annual event in downtown Lakeland will celebrate its 54th year in 2026, taking place on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 2026. Mayfaire by-the-Lake launched in 1971 as a small crafts fair on the lawn of the Lakeland Public L

Begin your journey to 'I do' at the Bridal & Wedding Expo, where dream weddings are planned, detailed, and brought to life with the most trusted and innovative vendors across the nation. Savvy Bridal Fort Lauderdale If you're currently planning a dream wedding, turn your dreams into a reality at the Florida Bridal & Wedding Expo at the Orange County Convention Center's West Concourse, Hall c on Sunday, May 9, from 12 pm to 5 pm. Once you say yes, the whirlwind of wedding plan

Hit the gas and hold on tight, North America’s largest rock festival returns to Daytona International Speedway this weekend with a massive lineup of over 160 bands. The largest rock festival in North America is set to bring chaos and four days of non-stop noise to Daytona Beach, as Welcome to Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway from May 7 - 10, 2026 featuring more thaN 160 bands performing on 5 stages across the massive festival site. Welcome to Rockville is t

Rolling Loud takes place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, from May 8–10, and with the event officially sold out, hip-hop fans can catch the festival at home. Rolling Loud, the largest hip-hop festival in the world rolls into Orlando this weekend, with the huge event taking over Camping World Stadium from Friday, May 8 - Sunday, May 10, for what will be the festivals only US event in 2026. The festival featuring a massive lineup, including Playboi Carti, NBA YoungBoy, and

America's largest whiskey festival will bring over 150 Whiskey and Bourbon Pours to Orlando this weekend for the first Orlando Whiskey Riot. On Saturday May 9, 2026, for the first time, a new event, the Orlando Whiskey Riot festival will bring 150+ whiskies and bournons from local, regional, national and international brands to the Central Florida Fairgrounds. There will also be an opportunity for visitors to the festival to enjoy creative whiskey cocktails, and opportuniti

Country Thunder Florida takes place over three days this weekend at Coachman Park in Clearwater. Country Thunder Music Festival is bringing a star-packed lineup to beautiful, waterfront Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater, this weekend, May 8-10, 2026! The event was originally planned to take place at TradeWinds Resort on St. Pete Beach, but has been moved to Clearwater's Coachman Park. This weekend's festival will feature a huge lineup of artists - big names include headl

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Sunset Walk with Live Music, DJs, Street Performers, Artisan Market, and over 30 Restaurants, Shops, and Experiences. Get ready to fiesta like there's no mañana! JoinPromeade at Sunset Walk in Kissimmee on Taco Tuesday, May 5 for the Promenade at Sunset Walk’s 6th annual Cinco De Mayo Street Party and Celebration. The day of Cinco De May fun includes: f Nonstop Live Music Celebration with The Rundown including a Tribute to Mexican pop-rock stars Man

Rocco's Taco's is celebrating its 18th Annual Rocco's de Mayo festivities, including an Orlando Block Party with a special appearance from Fat Joe and owner Rocco Mangel. Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar, the modern Mexican dining destination known for its lively atmosphere and celebrations, is hotsing it's annual Rocco's de Mayo festivities for the 18th year in a row. This year's celebrations will take place across all Rocco's Tacos locations throughout Florida, with select block

Don't miss all your favorite Hot Wheels monster trucks, including the brand-new RHINOMITE at the Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee. Following the success of Glow-N-Fire in 2025, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is continuing the momentum into 2026 with a return to Kissimmee for two days of action at the Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, 2026. This year, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live has intro