Find Yourself Downtown March 4

Find Yourself Downtown as it Comes Alive with
Extraordinary Experiences March 4

City of Orlando Prepares to Welcome Thousands of Guests on

Saturday, March 4 and Elevates the DTO 2.0 Experience

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
If you are interested in previewing the activity in Downtown on March 4th, interview opportunities can be set up this week with Sherry Gutch, Economic Development Placemaking Director. Please coordinate through the city’s Public Information Officer, Ashley Papagni, at 321.418.9361 or through email atashley.papagni@orlando.gov.

WHAT:
This weekend, Saturday, March 4, the downtown core will come alive with several events and unique experiences, drawing thousands to immerse themselves into all that downtown Orlando has to offer. A key part of the city’s efforts in enhancing downtown through the Project DTO 2.0 Action Plan is adding to the exceptional downtown offerings, so for this weekend in conjunction with the large marque events taking place downtown, Orlando will showcase some additional performances to add to the vibrancy, including free, street performances and family-friendly activities from 4 - 8 p.m. as guests head out to events:

• City Hall Plaza – enjoy music and interactive stilt walkers.
• Discover Downtown – experience family-geared street magic performances and visit glitter temporary tattoo painters (Discover Downtown is extending its hours from 2-8 p.m.).
• Church Street near SunRail – watch a street juggler and stilt walker show off their talents.

Thanks to a partnership with SunRail, the rail service will also run this Saturday and offer free rides beginning at 2:30 p.m. with the final departures at 10:21 p.m. southbound and 11:53 p.m. northbound.

In addition to these special street performances and Saturday SunRail service, there are also several major marque events alongside the everyday offerings downtown features, including -

For those loving theArts, Music and the Culture of Downtown:

• Blake Shelton,Amway Center, 7 p.m.
• Rimma Plays Bruch,Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.
• Pretty Woman, The Musical,Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m.

For theSports Enthusiasts and Active Friends:

• Best Damn Race 5K- Downtown Orlando, 7 a.m.
• Monster Jam,Camping World Stadium, 7 p.m.
• Orlando City Soccer vs. Cincinnati,Exploria Stadium, 7:30 p.m.

For theOnes with Little Ones and Family Friendly Events:

• History Alive!, Orange County Regional History Center, 11 a.m.
• Family Storytime, Orange County Public Library, 11 a.m.
• Ecos Fest 2023, CityArts, 2 p.m.

With all this weekend activity, planning ahead is critical to ensure visits to downtown are enjoyable and as hassle free as possible. In particular, for those driving, plan your parking location ahead of time and plan to come early or stay late to avoid heavy traffic.For more information, visit downtownorlando.com/weekendwatch and see more event happenings, where to park, wayfinding details and more.

WHEN:
Saturday, March 4, 2023

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