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Category: Events

Posted inEvents

Photos: Lakeland’s 2025 MLK Parade Celebrates ‘Unity Through Diversity’

by Aaron Duff January 21, 2025January 21, 2025

More than 100 groups walked, waved and danced during the city’s 47th annual parade.

Posted inEvents

Lakeland Will Unite to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

by Stephanie Claytor January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Observances kick off with a gala dinner Friday and continue with a parade Jan. 18.

Trinity Laurino, Gilbert King, Leo Schofield
Posted inEvents

Photo Galleries: A Candid Conversation With Gilbert King

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman December 24, 2024December 30, 2024

A surprise guest came to LkldNow’s event: Leo Schofield, the subject of the acclaimed ‘Bone Valley’ podcast.

Light Up Bonnet Springs Park runs every evening from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Posted inEvents, Family

Light Up BSP 2024: What to Know Before You Go

by Stephanie Claytor December 10, 2024December 9, 2024

Bonnet Springs Park has expanded its holiday lights-and-entertainment event for its second year; it takes place Dec. 14-31.

Posted inDowntown, Events

2024 Lakeland Christmas Parade: Highlights Video, Photos, Winners

by Kimberly C. Moore December 6, 2024December 12, 2024

Relive the 43rd annual parade via a 5-minute highlights video, and see which floats and bands won the eight awards.

2024 Christmas parade route
Posted inDowntown, Events, Family

2024 Christmas Parade: What to Know Before You Go

by LkldNow December 3, 2024December 6, 2024

Thousands will converge on downtown Lakeland Thursday evening for the annual Christmas parade.

Vet Fest 2023
Posted inEvents, Social Services

Vet Fest on Saturday Will Connect Military Veterans With Services

by LkldNow November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

Representatives of the Veterans Administration and other agencies will offer assistance.

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Your Guide to Lakeland’s ‘Red White & Kaboom’ on Wednesday

by Cindy Glover June 28, 2024June 28, 2024

Lakeland’s annual Independence Day Eve event starts at 6 p.m. with fireworks scheduled for 9 p.m.

Pride in the Park 2024 attendees carry the Pride flag around Munn Park.
Posted inCity Hall, Events

Lakeland Marks Pride Month with Proclamation and Munn Park Event

by Kimberly C. Moore June 18, 2024June 18, 2024

Mayor reads Pride proclamation. One opponent calls the LGBTQ+ Pride movement a ‘sex religion.’

Posted inActivism, Events, Health

Lakeland’s First LGBTQ Center Opens

by Cindy Glover June 10, 2024June 17, 2024

The Rose Dynasty Center will offer medical care, counseling, support groups and social events.

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