The event will still be at Jackson Park and the Coleman-Bush Building.
Category: Events
Posted inActivism, City Hall, Events
Lakeland Commissioners Signal Support for Making Juneteenth a City Holiday
After hearing from community members, several commissioners warmed to the idea of recognizing the day the last slaves heard they were free.
Posted inCity Hall, Events
City Announces 2024 MLK Parade Award Winners
Lakeland’s 46th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade had 146 participating units including marching bands and step groups.
Posted inA & E, Events
‘Icons of Americana’ Exhibit Opens Saturday at the Polk Museum of Art
Paintings by beloved 20th-century illustrators Norman Rockwell and N.C. Wyeth will be on display through May 26.
Posted inEvents
Swan City Jazz Festival Moves Indoors
Chilly forecast prompts change of venue from Munn Park to the Kathleen High School Auditorium.
Posted inEvents
Plan to Celebrate the Dream: MLK Events Throughout January
The theme of this year’s festivities is ‘Living the Dream – It Starts with Me: Spreading Hope, Courage & Unity.’
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Jan. 6 Downtown Farmers’ Curb Market Is Canceled Due to Expected Wind and Rain
The second cancellation in less than a month is ‘unprecedented,’ director says. But windblown tents would be a serious public safety risk.
Posted inDowntown, Events, Family, Recreation
Bonnet Springs Park Transforms Into Sparkly Wonderland
Special evening events are planned through New Year’s Eve.
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Stormy Forecast Puts a Damper on Saturday Events in Lakeland
The Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market is canceled and the Hmong Community New Year Celebration has been moved indoors.
Posted inA & E, Events, Family
Hmong Community to host New Year Celebration at Tigertown on Saturday
Lakelanders are invited to learn about the Southeast Asian group’s culture and enjoy a free lunch, games and performances.