Celebrating the 4th of July in Central Florida marks a high point in summer festivities, and 2022 is shaping up to be a great year for July 4th weekend events.
Since July 4th falls on a Monday this year, events run throughout the weekend prior across Central Florida, and I’ve sifted through all the listings to find you the best ones.
Here are our picks for where to celebrate 2022’s Fourth of July holiday in the Orlando area:
Every year, Beth McKee and her fellow Swamp Sistas hold a fundraiser to raise money for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, and this year’s drive is happening now!
This summer, 1 in 5 kids in our community will face hunger.
The Swamp Sistas and friends are stepping up to fundraise and help provide essential meals for thousands of children in Central Florida.
Now in its 25th year, “Red Hot & Boom” returns to Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
The City of Altamonte Springs and radio station XL106.7 are partnering to host one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in Florida with a full lineup of artists and fireworks.
Last weekend CitySurfing Orlando was invited to a media event to experience the return of “Electric Ocean” nights at SeaWorld Orlando.
We had several hours to experience the park and its offerings, and here’s what we thought:
I’ve been a fan of “Jesus Christ Superstar” since I was a child when my mom took me to see first the movie, then the actual theater production, in the 70s.
I then had a chance to see the 1992 touring production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” with the movie’s stars Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson.
So I super excited to see the current touring production of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” celebrating 50 years of the show, which is at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando this week.
This production is different from what I’ve experienced before, but it was still very thrilling to watch.
The Sixth Annual CommUNITY Rainbow Run & CommUNITY Festival benefiting onePULSE Foundation and the National Pulse Memorial & Museum will be held this Saturday, June 4 at Wadeview Park (2177 S Summerlin Avenue) in downtown Orlando.
The 4.9K run honors the 49 people killed in the Pulse nightclub tragedy, survivors and first responders.
The first Friday in July is designated as National Donut Day. This year, the food holiday falls on June 3, 2022, and several places are taking part in the celebration.
National Doughnut Day started in 1938 as a fund raiser for Chicago’s The Salvation Army. Their goal was to help those in need during the Great Depression, and to honor The Salvation Army “Lassies” of World War I, who served doughnuts to soldiers.
Here are the places offering free donuts and other deals on National Donut Day 2022:
Bite30, Orlando Weekly‘s city-wide dining promotion, returns for 2022 starting on June 1, and here’s everything you need to know.
Through July 10, 2022, Bite30 features more than 30 local restaurants serving prix fixe three-course experiences for only $33 (+ tax/gratuity).
FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando will present the legendary musical “Jesus Christ Superstar,” at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts June 7-12, 2022.
Featuring award-winning music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, “Jesus Christ Superstar” is a rock opera set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas.
The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs, are coming to Orlando this summer, uniting more than 5,500 athletes and coaches from all 50 states and the Caribbean at various venues around town.
From June 5-12, the Games will offer 19 Olympic-style team and individual sports, including athletics (track & field), basketball, bocce, bowling, cheerleading, equestrian, flag football, golf, gymnastics, open water swimming, powerlifting, soccer, softball, stand up paddleboard, surfing, swimming, tennis, triathlon and volleyball.
Electric Ocean returns to SeaWorld Orlando for another summer of fun, starting May 27, bringing with it longer park hours.
Guests will be able to experience exciting nighttime shows, returning summer classics, and new food and drink options throughout the park.
Chicken Guy!, the fast-casual restaurant brand from the minds of chef and TV host Guy Fieri and internationally renowned restaurateur Robert Earl, will launch a new breakfast menu today (May 23) at their Winter Park location.
The newest thrill ride, “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind,” is set to open this week at EPCOT on May 27, and it will quickly become your favorite Disney attraction.
