Instead of a parade, Orlando celebrates MLK with holiday showcase
ORLANDO, Fla. โ The COVID-19 pandemic is cancelling or postponing several events, but one longstanding tradition in Orlando is still going strong. The City of Orlandoโs MLK Parade usually marches down Orange Avenue, but the city made changes to the event this year. Instead of the traditional parade, the city held a performance at the Dr. Phillipโs Center Front Yard Festival. Lorri Shaban with DPAC said 10 acts that normally participate in the parade showed off their talents on the stage. โThis year because we couldnโtโ do the parade we got together with the City of Orlando and we reimagined it,โ Shaban said.
Downtown Orlando road closed for months due to festival
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Starting Tuesday, a downtown Orlando road will be closed for months due to a festival at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. From Dec. 1 through May 2021, westbound Anderson Street will be closed from Magnolia Avenue to Orange Avenue in connection with the Frontyard Festival at DPAC. | Photos show miracle rescue at sea | Video: Massive gator devours duck]โWestbound Anderson Street between Rosalind Avenue and Magnolia Avenue will be closed only on select dates during this time frame; however, unless your destination is Magnolia Avenue, we strongly advise that you continue to follow the recommended detours through May 2021,โ the city said in a news release. Eastbound Anderson Street will remain open. The following detours are suggested:To westbound Anderson StreetContinue north on Rosalind AvenueTurn left onto South StreetTurn left onto Orange AvenueTurn right onto Anderson StreetTo eastbound I-4