Gatorland
Orlando, FL · Central Florida$$
Thousands of alligators live at Gatorland, which Owen Godwin opened on old cattle land along South Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando in 1949. The Godwin family still owns it, and…
Dates not confirmed yet. This edition is expected in May 2027, based on when it has run before. Check the organizer before making plans.
Community
Orlando Carnival Downtown
Date
Expected May 2027
Location
Camping World Stadium
1 Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando, FL 32805
1 Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando, FL 32805
Organized by
Caribbean American Passport Foundation
About this happenin
The Mas Band Parade steps off outside Camping World Stadium around midday on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend and moves inside in the early afternoon. The Sunday concert and a street festival of Caribbean food and craft vendors follow, with stage sets running late. Orlando Carnival Downtown has brought mas bands and soca to Memorial Day weekend since the late 1980s. Friday is Carnival on the Runway, a costume showcase. Saturday morning is J'ouvert, built on paint, powder and water, so wear shoes and clothes you're willing to ruin. Admission changes from year to year: some years are ticketed, others free with advance registration. Parking is in the stadium's lettered and numbered lots, sold in advance through Ticketmaster, with ADA spaces in Lot 6.
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