The Lakeland Christmas Parade is a time-honored tradition, enjoyed by the community for generations. The 44th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade will take place on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 7:00 […]

First Friday: Holiday Spectacular will be December 5 from 6pm to 9pm in Downtown Lakeland. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Don’t miss the Makers Market, featuring local […]

Join us for Festive Fridays on December 12 & 19. Shops and restaurants will be open late. Enjoy the city's light display in Munn Park, as well as holiday music. […]

Join us for a holiday blowout featuring
· 200+ creatives, artists, and makers
· Live music and DJ sets and performances
· Extended hours offered by downtown retailers
· Specialty food and drinks from Lakeland's best pop-ups

Tasty Tuesdays 🍴 What Is Tasty Tuesday? Tasty Tuesdays are a super fun way to experience multiple Downtown Lakeland restaurants — all in one night! With each ticket, you’ll enjoy […]

Join us for Festive Fridays on December 12 & 19. Shops and restaurants will be open late. Enjoy the city's light display in Munn Park, as well as holiday music. […]

First Friday: Rock, Shop & RollFriday, January 2, 2026 • 6–9 PM • Downtown Lakeland We think Lakeland rocks… so let’s prove it. Kick off the new year at First […]

Tasty Tuesdays are a super fun way to experience multiple Downtown restaurants all in one night!  You get hearty sample sizes with each ticket and move from place to place at your own pace! Tastings begin at 4:30pm and end at 9pm.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE, JANUARY 30 - CANCELED DO TO COLD WEATHER. A cold front is expected to start morning through Central Florida on Friday Evening. Because of this, the January […]

Join us on Friday, February 6th for First Friday--Mardi Gras in Munn Park. Downtown Lakeland turned up the charm for a Mardi Gras–themed First Friday, bringing the spirit of New […]