Mardi Gras is synonymous with New Orleans, but the event didn't start there. The Catholic festival of Carnival dates back several centuries, with some of its most famous traditions first arising in medieval Italy. New Orleans wasn't even the first U.S.
Over 600 miles away, on the other side of the Gulf of Mexico, a new Mardi Gras tradition debuted in 1996. Universal Studios Florida, hoping to launch a springtime event that could be as successful as Halloween Horror Nights in the fall, landed on Mardi Gras as a concept for a theme park parade.
Sunset Music Festival Adds Alesso, Illenium, John Summit & More to Memorial Day Weekend Event
This phase two crew joins an already announced lineup that includes LP Giobbi, Skrillex, Moore Kismet, Duke Dumont, Imanbek, Liquid Stranger, Valentino Khan, Dillon Francis and other genre-spanning artists.
"Sunset Music Fest has become one of my favorite music festivals over the years" Illenium tells Billboard . "It's an incredible vibe, and I'm excited to be part of the 2022 edition!"
JAZZ ENSEMBLE TUNES UP FOR PERFORMANCE AT FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE
LAKELAND, Fla. , March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College's Festival of Fine Arts is closing out March with a performance of Jazz Excellence, featuring FSC's Jazz Ensemble performing with guest artist Aaron Eckert .
Eckert is a trombonist from the U.S. Army Blues Band, the premiere Jazz Ensemble of the Army. Eckert, originally from Belleville, Ill. , has performed with artists such as Jon Faddis , Jeff Hamilton , Chuck Israels , Conrad Herwig , and Scott Wendholt , among others.
Orlando Wine Festival & Auction Raises Nearly $700,000 for At-Risk Youth in Central Florida | ...
ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic's signature fundraising event, the Orlando Wine Festival & Auction held on March 19 at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, raised nearly $700,000 for the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF), benefiting at-risk children in Central Florida.
"After the break that we unfortunately had that obviously impacted so many people in a negative way, it's great to get back together and look at the future," said Orlando Magic Chairman Dan DeVos at the event. "This is a major event for us. There are so many needs out there.
Maitland Jazz and Blues Festival swings into Winter Park
MAITLAND, Fla. – The Maitland Jazz and Blues Festival will swing into Independence Square in Winter Park this weekend.
The free festival will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, and showcase 13 bands on two stages.
Guests will also be able to sample food and drinks while listening to the music. Sanford Brewing Company will be handing out samples.
Thousands celebrate the return of Orlando's Arab American Festival
The scene at Lake Eola Park on Sunday looked like a memory from the pre-pandemic past with thousands of people coming out for a cultural heritage festival celebrating Arabic art, food and traditions.
The 11th annual Arab American Festival returned to Orlando after the large gathering was canceled last year due to the climb in COVID-19 cases across the country.
30 LGBTQ couples who marry in mass Florida wedding have message for DeSantis: 'We say gay!
The festival, hosted by the Compass LGBTQ+ Community Center , started with a parade up Lake Avenue, ending at Bryant Park.
"It is truly a pleasure for me to — you know what, it is awesome! It is awesome to be here! It's truly a pleasure for me and the entire clerk team to be part of this event," Abruzzo told a crowd of several thousand at the wedding ceremony.
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