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Fourth of July Festivities in Avalon Park Kick Include 5K, Bike Parade, Apple Pie Bake-Off and Fireworks Kick off your summer in style and show your patriotism Thursday, July 4th at the Downtown Avalon Park Fourth of July Festival! Enjoy a host of thrilling attractions, from a wet/dry bounce park and a bike parade to special performances and an apple pie bake-off, from 5-9 pm. Round out your night with an amazing firework show at 9 pm!
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The Avalon Park Foundation Firecracker 5K marks the beginning of the day-long festivities, starting at 8 a.m. Whether you want to run, jog, walk, stroll or roll through Downtown Avalon Park, join in the festive fun while also helping to support grants and scholarship programs. You can register online through July 4th at 7 a.m. at 3651 Avalon Park E Blvd. The first 150 participants will receive a patriotic medal to commemorate the event!
to those with the most creative and best group entries. All are invited to be a part of this amazing community event! There is no cost to register, but participants are encouraged to do so before July 1st online. Stay around, as festivities will continue throughout the evening. The night will be filled with community performances, a wet/dry bounce park, food trucks, vendors, and music. Restaurant, retail, and service businesses will also be offering specials and deals throughout the evening. Finishing off an exciting day, the festivities will be concluded with a magnificent fireworks display over Avalon Lake at 9:00 p.m.
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Do you fancy yourself as the creator of the most scrumptious apple pie? Then join the Apple Pie Bake-off which is returning this year with sponsorship from All-Star Dance Company. Individuals are invited to enter a homemade apple pie by registering online before July 1st. The top three submissions will be awarded cash prizes and announced at the Town Park stage during Avalon Park’s 4th of July festival.
The summer festivities in Avalon Park are endless! On June 21st-22nd, the East Orlando Gym has partnered with YogaSix to celebrate International Yoga Day with a series of yoga events over 2 days at the gym and Town Park. If you’re up for some friendly competition, visit the Marketplace, where there’s something exciting happening every night, from Tuesday Night Singo to Thursday Night Trivia. And don’t forget, Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays! The ever-popular Food Truck Night will continue the 3rd Sundays of the month (5-8 p.m.) at the new location on Avalon Lake Drive. There will be music, food, and friends to enjoy. And this year the Christmas in July event will be held on July 20th and will feature some newly added activities like a Makers’ Market and more family-friendly activities. Visit online to grab your cup, ticket, and map see the expanded activities list for 2024.
Join Eastside Cycling Club at the East Orlando Gym to start the patriotic bike parade around Avalon Lake! Deck out your bikes, strollers, or wagons in For up-to-date news and events, visit us online at red, white, and blue and be at the starting point AvalonParkOrlando.com and follow us on social by 5:30 p.m. At the end, prizes will be distributed media: Facebook and Instagram.