January 2019
Arbor Day Celebration 2019
The City of Winter Haven, FL (City Gov't.) Natural Resources Division and Urban Forestry Advisory Board in conjunction with UF IFAS Extension Polk County are hosting an Arbor Day Celebration in honor of Florida Arbor Day. Funding was provided by Florida Forest Service to support this event. As part of this educational event, trees will be given to the first 140 participating households. To “earn” a tree, participants will be required to visit all of the educational stations to ensure they are learning about the…
Find out more »Dulcimers in the Park
Come out to Central Park and hear beautiful music played on Dulcimers. Bring a lawn chair and a friend.
Find out more »Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Parade
The parade will consist of: vehicles, floats, horses, walkers, and marching bands. The starting line-up being at Ave D/3rd Street (Winter Haven City Hall area) and ending at Lake Maude Park. After the parade there will be a program at Lake Maude Park honoring Dr. King's legacy. The program will consist of: guest appearances of City and Government officials, fashion show, poetry reciting's, singing, and a guest speaker (message).
Find out more »MLK Community Awareness Day
A community involvement day with speeches, children's activities, entertainment, and food. For more information contact Joyce Patrick (863) 224-5910
Find out more »FREE CYPRESS GARDENS WATER SKI TEAM SHOW
FREE ski show 199 Lake Silver Dr Ne MLK JR Park Concessions Available Bring blanket or chair for seating
Find out more »MLK Prayer Breakfast
The MLK Prayer Breakfast is an annual event to recognize and celebrate the legacy of Dr. King's non-violence, peace and human equal rights movement. This annual event is to unite people of all ethnicity in the Winter Haven area community by fellowshipping with one another through a program with food. The MLK Prayer Breakfast is an annual celebratory event that consist of: prayers, scriptures, readings, and a unity message.
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