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The raising of the Jack Kazanzas Star in Downtown Orlando takes place this weekend!
The Jack Kazanzas Star will once more hang proudly across Orange Ave. in Downtown Orlando, kicking off this year's holiday season. The holidays are coming! An Orlando holiday tradition, the raising of the Jack Kazanzas Star 50 feet over Orange Avenue will take place on the morning of Sunday, November 23 at 8 am. The more than 50-year tradition of raising the 600-pound golden star started in the 1950s. Since then, the Star has come to symbolize the start of the holiday season

Emma Walton
Nov 21, 2025


Get ready for City District Main Street's 3rd Annual Downtown Orlando Field Day
The countdown is on for a day filled with nostalgia, laughter and friendly competition. On Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 2 pm - 6 pm. City District Main Street, in partnership with AdventHealth, is bringing back the 3rd annual Downtown Orlando Field Day. Downtown Orlando Field Day, sponsored by AdventHealth is an exciting downtown event that brings residents and business professionals together for fun and camaraderie. The high-energy, adult event is designed to spark team

Alastair Mac
Nov 3, 2025


Jay-Z’s Cousin opens new Orlando wing spot, Buffalo Boss serving up Organic Buffalo Wings!
Buffalo Boss has opened a bricks and mortar restaurant in Orlando, following success with a ghost kitchen. A Brooklyn-based chicken wing concept, Buffalo Boss Organic Wings & Things has opened a location in Downtown Orlando. Founded by entrepreneur Jamar White, the first cousin to Rapper Jay-Z, Buffalo Boss Organic Wings & Things has opened at 333 N Orange Ave, Orlando., with the new quick-service restaurant, continuing on from a successful ghost kitchen in the city since 2

Emma Walton
Oct 29, 2025


Downtown Arts District's 16th Annual “Día De Los Muertos Monster Party” returns October 16
This year’s fun-charged exhibits and street party o n Thursday, October 16 in Downtown Orlando celebrates Día de Los Muertos and Monster Art. Save the date as Downtown Arts District once again hosts the annual “Día de Los Muertos & Monster Party” in Downtown Orlando on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Now, in its 16 th year, the Día de Los Muertos & Monster Party features Artists Opening Receptions at CityArts Orlando at 6pm that will showcase Day of the Dead and Halloween-insp

Alastair Mac
Oct 14, 2025


Downtown Orlando's newest park, Art² Park is now open!
Art², is a new kind of park celebrating Orlando’s creative energy and supporting the city’s vision of becoming “An Awesome Outdoor City.” A new outdoor space is now open in Downtown Orlando, Art² Park located on the corner of Orange Avenue and Robinson Street is an 'urban pocket park' including a two-story container building that includes various food and drink options, a performance space, covered seating, two rotating food trucks, and more. À La Cart - a local food park or

Alastair Mac
Oct 13, 2025


New Urban Mirage 1 Mural is officially complete at the future Art² Park in Downtown Orlando
Art², DTO's newest park located on the corner of Orange Ave and Robinson Street is set to open up this fall and it's centerpiece artwork...

Alastair Mac
Sep 22, 2025


Downtown Arts District and CityArts hosting colorful Mural Festival in Downtown Orlando
Following a successful inaugural event in 2024, this event features several muralists painting 8 x 8 walls on Magnolia Ave and Heritage...

Alastair Mac
Sep 16, 2025


Mark your calendars Orlando - The very first DTO Local Line-Up is coming to Discover Downtown!
Discover Downtown, the information center dedicated to all things “DTO” is hosting its first pop-up market. Mark your calendars Orlando!...

Alastair Mac
Sep 11, 2025


Sparrow Wine Bar and Lounge officially opens in Downtown Orlando
Check out Good Salt Restaurant Group's latest project in the vibrant North Quarter District. Downtown Orlando has a new place to relax...

Emma Walton
Sep 9, 2025


Orlando's new Butterfly Garden is officially open at Lake Eola Park!
The Grandmother’s Legacy of Love Butterfly Sculpture Garden is the newest addition to Orlando’s favorite park. On Sunday, September 7,...

Alastair Mac
Sep 9, 2025


Orlando's Downtown Employee Appreciation Week is back with giveaways, discounts, music, and surprises
Downtown employees can enjoy free coffee, ice cream, sweet treats, mini meals, and more! The Downtown Orlando Partnership and Downtown...

Alastair Mac
Sep 8, 2025


Downtown Orlando set to bloom for Employee Appreciation Week
Visit downtown to take in the beauty and celebrate the cities amazing employees during this special week! The Downtown Orlando...

Alastair Mac
Sep 5, 2025


À La Cart chosen to oversee operations at Art², Downtown Orlando's newest park opening this fall
À La Cart - a local food park organization has been appointed to oversee operations at Art², DTO's newest park ,located on the corner of...

Alastair Mac
Jul 15, 2025


Sweetness is in full bloom as Beignets and Brew opens in Downtown Orlando
Beignet fans in Downtown Orlando can now enjoy hot and fresh New Orleans style beignets together with a wide variety of speciality coffee...

Emma Walton
Jun 23, 2025


Check out Downtown Orlando's new large-scale mural, Floral Odyssey by artist Peterson Guerrier and Chris Jones
More than just a mural, Floral Odyssey is a celebration of imagination, ambition, and the question "What do you want to be?" Downtown...

Alastair Mac
Jun 16, 2025
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