Bonnet Springs Park has expanded its holiday lights-and-entertainment event for its second year; it takes place Dec. 14-31.
Category: Events
Posted inEvents
2024 Lakeland Christmas Parade: Highlights Video, Photos, Winners
Relive the 43rd annual parade via a 5-minute highlights video, and see which floats and bands won the eight awards.
Posted inFamily
2024 Christmas Parade: What to Know Before You Go
Thousands will converge on downtown Lakeland Thursday evening for the annual Christmas parade.
Posted inSocial Services
Vet Fest on Saturday Will Connect Military Veterans With Services
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
Lakeland’s annual Independence Day Eve event starts at 6 p.m. with fireworks scheduled for 9 p.m.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Marks Pride Month with Proclamation and Munn Park Event
Mayor reads Pride proclamation. One opponent calls the LGBTQ+ Pride movement a ‘sex religion.’
Posted inHealth
Lakeland’s First LGBTQ Center Opens
The Rose Dynasty Center will offer medical care, counseling, support groups and social events.
Posted inActivism
United Way Honorees Recognized For Legacy of Giving
Five people were recognized for their efforts to help Lakeland and Polk County.
Posted inHealth
Free Dental Event in Lakeland Aims to Treat 2,000 People in Two Days
The ‘Florida Mission of Mercy’ will be at the RP Funding Center on Friday and Saturday.
Posted inDowntown
2024 Mayfaire-by-the-Lake in Photos: See the Winning Artwork
More than 175 artists and vendors sold their wares around Lake Morton over the weekend.