Area fire bans won’t affect July 4th Fireworks at Downtown Avalon Park in East Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Fire bans in 17 Central Florida counties won’t affect the gala fireworks celebration planned at Avalon Park in east Orlando on July 4.

Stephanie Hodson, marketing director at Avalon Park Group, said every precaution has been taken to assure the safety of the fireworks celebration in Downtown Avalon Park and county and fire officials have given their go-ahead for the evening’s event.

Hodson said Avalon Park expects record crowds for its ninth annual Fourth of July celebration, slated for 5 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Avalon Park.

Family friendly activities will include more than 100 vendors, an apple pie bake-off sponsored by Davis Bakery and a bike parade sponsored by Eastside Cycling and the Avalon Park YMCA; live community performances, a hot dog eating contest sponsored by Pop Pop’s Ice Cream & More, a home run derby sponsored by Brianto’s Original Hoagies and Avalon Park Baseball, and special 3D glasses sponsored by Avalon Town Center Realty to view the fireworks display scheduled to start at 9 p.m.

The event will include a special ceremony honoring fallen Soldier Cpl. Patrick Deans, who was killed in Afghanistan in December. Deans, a graduate of Timber Creek High School, was a member of the Timber Creek Junior ROTC.

Admission to the event is free and parking is ample, Hodson said. Guests are advised to arrive early and bring blankets and folding chairs.

“We anticipate a big crowd,” Hodson said.

Avalon Park Group to Launch Holiday Season “Avalon Aglow” Dec. 5 with real snow, Christmas parade, fireworks

ORLANDO, Fla. - Avalon Park Group in east Orlando will host the Avalon Aglow Christmas Parade through downtown Avalon Park on Saturday, Dec. 5.

Stephanie Hodson, marketing coordinator at Avalon Park Group, said the “Avalon Aglow” Christmas parade will include a Santa Claus float, snow, fireworks, caroling and entertainment from 4 to 9 p.m.

The “Avalon Aglow” Christmas parade will kick off the holiday season for “Avalon Aglow,” a series of music and public entertainment events in downtown Avalon Park.
On Saturday, Dec. 13, “Avalon Aglow” will host a concert by the Florida Symphony Orchestra at 2 p.m.

All events are free and open to the public.

For more information about “Avalon Aglow” or “Avalon Aglow” Christmas parade telephone 407-658-6565. Avalon Park is located off Alafaya Trail south of S.R. 50 in east Orlando

For more information about this release, please contact:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565
Eric Marks, Vice President, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565
Beat Kahli, Owner / Founder, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Avalon Park Seeks Sponsors for July 4 Community Festival with Night-Time Fireworks Exhibition

Avalon Park Seeks Sponsors for July 4 Community Festival with Night-Time Fireworks Exhibition

ORLANDO, Fla. - Avalon Park in east Orlando is seeking sponsors for a community festival and fireworks exhibition that is expected to draw upwards of 20,000 people to Avalon Park on July 4.

Stephanie Hodson, marketing coordinator at Avalon Park Group, said the community festival, scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday July 3, will host a wide variety of events and entertainment, including a hot dog eating contest, an apple pie bake-off and live music.

For more information contact:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565Beat Kahli, Owner/Founder, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142