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25 Years of Fireworks, Family and Fourth of July Traditions in Avalon Park Twenty-five years ago, Avalon Park’s Fourth of July celebration began as a neighborhood gathering centered around community, connection and the simple joy of celebrating together. Since then, it has grown into one of East Orlando’s most beloved hometown traditions.
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This year, the celebration carries even greater meaning. As the nation prepares to honor America’s 250th anniversary, Avalon Park Orlando will also mark its 25th Fourth of July celebration, bringing together a quarter century of memories, milestones and community spirit in Downtown Avalon Park.
out the evening. Admission is free and all are welcome. Two longtime community favorites will also return. The Apple Pie Bake-Off invites local bakers to bring their best homemade pies, with judging beginning at 6 p.m. and winners announced at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Park stage. The Bike Parade will line up at Avalon Park Gym at 6:30 p.m., with participants encouraged to decorate bikes, strollers and wagons in patriotic style before riding around Avalon Lake.
As Avalon Park celebrates 25 years of Fourth of July memories, Downtown also continues to welcome new energy. The Brave Burger is opening in the Marketplace at Avalon Park, bringing fresh, made-to-order burgers and a family-friendly dining option to the heart of the community. Many residents may already know The Brave Burger from For many families, the Fourth of July in Avalon past events as a food truck, and the Marketplace is Park has become part of their own story. Children excited to welcome them as a permanent addition. who once decorated bikes with streamers now See Page 39 for more details on their opening. return with children of their own. Neighbors who met along the parade route years ago still gather The summer fun will continue throughout July with downtown each summer. From morning runners Marketplace Retro Rewind activations, including to evening fireworks, the day reflects what Avalon Bob Ross Paint Night, Pixel Print making, new Park was built to be: a place where people can live, live music, Turn-Up Tuesdays and more. These learn, work, play and belong. events add to the growing list of reasons to gather downtown, support local businesses and enjoy the The celebration begins in the morning with the creativity that makes Avalon Park unique. Avalon Park Foundation Firecracker 5K at Town Park. Runners, walkers, strollers and families are For 25 years, Avalon Park’s Fourth of July invited to start Independence Day with a community celebration has been more than an event. It has race that also supports the Foundation’s grants and been a tradition shaped by the people who show scholarship programs. up, decorate the bikes, bake the pies, run the race, cheer for their neighbors and stay for the fireworks. Later in the day, Downtown Avalon Park will come For the activity calendar, parking information, and alive with the main Fourth of July celebration from other details, visit online by clicking here. 5 to 9 p.m. Guests can enjoy live entertainment, local food vendors, family-friendly activities, Photo Credit: Peter Baba community partners and a fireworks finale to close