| An Orlando guide will help you plan your | | | | |
| vacation. The city is best known for its | | | | Orlando Guide to Annual Events: |
| theme parks. The Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, | | | | |
| MGM Studios, Universal Studios, Animal | | | | There are many annual events in Orlando that |
| Kingdom and Sea World draw millions of | | | | will add to the fun on your vacation. Some |
| visitors to the city every year. These are | | | | take place in the various theme parks, while |
| all heavily advertised to prospective | | | | others are in the city. There are events in |
| visitors. Although the parks are a great | | | | every season. In the winter months, there are |
| place to visit, the city has a lot more to | | | | holiday displays, parties and parades in most |
| offer. Become familiar with other attractions | | | | of the parks. January brings the Disney World |
| and annual events to get the most of your | | | | marathon, which attracts runners from all |
| trip to Orlando. | | | | over the world. |
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| Orlando Guide to Museums: | | | | The beautiful winter weather in Florida |
| | | | allows for many outdoor events. The Central |
| The Orlando Museum of Art is home to works by | | | | Florida Fair is held every February in the |
| American and African American artists. There | | | | city. There are rides, games, music and food. |
| are works from ancient to modern time periods | | | | Romance at Disney is held each year around |
| on display. The museum displays paintings, | | | | Valentine's Day. The Silver Springs Rodeo is |
| pottery and sketches from various artists. | | | | a fun way to spend the day in Orlando. |
| | | | Universal Studios has Mardi Gras events |
| The Mennello Museum of American Art showcases | | | | throughout the month. |
| traditional and contemporary art. The museum | | | | |
| has a collection of paintings by Earl | | | | The spring months offer many festivals and |
| Cunningham. In addition to the permanent | | | | events. The Florida Film Festival is held in |
| collection, there are many special exhibits | | | | March of each year. Pleasure Island has a |
| that change throughout the year. | | | | large St. Patrick's Day party every year. In |
| | | | April, Epcot Center hosts the International |
| The Orlando Science Center is a fun place to | | | | Flower and Garden Festival. |
| take the kids. The center is the largest | | | | |
| science center in the southeastern United | | | | The summer offers Fourth of July displays, |
| States. There are a variety of interactive | | | | parades and fire works at Disney and many |
| exhibits for fun and learning. The large | | | | other parks. The Orlando Carnival is held in |
| display of the human anatomy is a popular | | | | the summer months. There is a large Seafood |
| exhibit. There is a special area for young | | | | Festival in the city in June of each year. |
| kids to explore scientific concepts. | | | | |