KEEPING THE NEWS LOCAL & THE COMMUNITY CONNECTED.
VOLUME 7 EDITION 6
JUNE 2026
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COMMUNITY UPDATES
America250 Comes to Avalon Park
As summer arrives in Central Florida, Avalon Park Orlando is preparing for a season filled with connection, celebration, and community pride. At the heart of this year’s excitement is a historic milestone that will be celebrated across the nation and right here in Avalon Park.
In 2026, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Locally, the celebration carries even more meaning, as Downtown Avalon Park will also mark the 25th anniversary of its Fourth of July Celebration. To honor these once-in-a-lifetime occasions, the Avalon Park Group Foundation is bringing America250 to the community during the annual Fourth of July festivities in Downtown Avalon Park Orlando on Saturday, July 4th from 5-9 PM.
of Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary. The America250 at Avalon Park Commemoration will blend history, culture, civic pride, and family-friendly fun into one meaningful celebration. Designed to honor the past while inspiring the future, the event will give residents and visitors an opportunity to reflect on the values that have shaped the country, honor those who have served, and celebrate the community spirit that has defined Avalon Park for 25 years.
The celebration will be a full day of patriotic fun for the whole community. The day begins with the Annual Firecracker 5K at Town Park, where participants can run, jog, walk, stroll, or roll through Downtown Avalon Park. Onsite check-in and registration begin at 7 AM, with the race starting at 8 AM. Participants are encouraged to pre-register online at In addition to preparations for America250, June brings plenty of ways to enjoy summer AvalonParkFoundation.com. in Avalon Park Orlando. The Marketplace at Later in the day, the community is invited Avalon Park continues to serve as a hub for to take part in one of Avalon Park’s weekly entertainment and family-friendly favorite traditions, the Apple Pie Bake-Off. gatherings, including Musical Bingo, Trivia Bakers must register online in advance at Night, live music, and special themed events. AvalonParkOrlando.com, with pie drop-off Avalon Park Gym also offers residents scheduled from 5–6 PM at Eye Create Her. opportunities to stay active and focused on Judging begins at 6 PM, and winners will be wellness throughout the season. announced at 7:30 PM at the Town Park Stage. From summer activities and community to a historic national The evening celebration will take place traditions from 5–9 PM and will include the annual commemoration, Avalon Park Orlando is Bike Parade, bounce park, food trucks, once again proving that it is a place where community performances, vendors, music, people can truly live, learn, work, and play. and family-friendly activities throughout Downtown Avalon Park. Families interested For more details, event updates, and registration in participating in the Bike Parade can register information, follow Avalon Park Orlando @ in advance at AvalonParkOrlando.com. The AvalonParkOrlando and The Marketplace at celebration will conclude with a fireworks Avalon Park @MarketplaceAtAvalonPark on show at 9 PM, lighting up the sky in honor social media.