Category: Events
Weekend Guide: Today-Sunday
There’s more than a parade, snow mounds and Kenny G in town this weekend. The city of Lakeland social media folks have compiled a list of activities happening today through Sunday. Source: Facebook: City of Lakeland
Check Holiday Lights Around Lakeland
Our friends at LakelandMom.com have put together a list of Christmas light displays in Lakeland and nearby towns, complete with a driving map. Source: Lakeland Mom
Deck the Streets With Chairs Awaiting
City officials kindly asked that people refrain from placing chairs along the Lakeland Christmas Parade route until 24 hours before the event — in other words, 7 p.m. tonight. So how did the public respond? LkldTV drove the parade route this afternoon to find out. Source: YouTube: LkldTV
City Asks: No Parade Chairs Before Wednesday Night
Some camping chairs spotted today along Lemon Street might be the first ones set up for Thursday’s Lakeland Christmas Parade. Then again, they look like they’ve been there awhile, so maybe not. Either way, city spokesman Kevin Cook said it’s not a good idea to set up chairs before Wednesday evening.
A Look at Margarita Ball 2016
And some background information… Source: YouTube: LkldTV
New Combination: Arts and BBQ at Sun ‘n Fun
Arts Crawl, held outdoors at the Polk Museum of Art in recent years, moves to Sun ‘n Fun this year, where it will take place Dec. 3 alongside the Pigs Fly South BBQ Challenge. Both events are free, but parking is $5. Source: Florida Business Daily
Salute to Veterans Spotlights Vietnam Era
Also, Ledger coverage: Memorial service | Parade