| February 2008 |
| 2nd Feb - 19th April | Universal Studios will be rocking to the sounds of the Mardi Gras every Saturday night with music from the likes of Smokey Robinson (8 Mar), Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons (15 Mar) and Kool and the Gang (22 Mar) to name but a few. |
| 27th Feb - 3rd March (tbc) | The Winter Party in Miami is a flamboyant dance and cultural festival, culminating in an extraordinary Beach Party which attracts revellers from around the world. |
| 28th Feb - 9th March | The Miami International Film Festival continues to bring the best of world cinema to southern Florida, showing 120 films from over 50 countries. |
| 28th Feb - 16th March | The annual Carnaval Miami is designed to promote community spirit, taking a musical journey through the Hispanic world. The Kiwanis Club in Little Havana hosts a lively party of latin music and jazz to which everyone is welcome. Join in the world’s largest block party in Calle Ocho where you will find activities and entertainment for old and young alike, including magicians, clowns, street dancers and food stalls. |
| March 2008 |
| 8th March | The 46th Conch Blowing Contest begins at 13h30 on Sunset Pier in Key West, where entrants will compete to make the most original noises from their shell. |
| 14th March - 15th March | The residents of Key Largo celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a weekend of activities, culminating in a parade on the 15th |
| 15th March | Naples celebrates St Patrick’s Day. The festivities kick off with the traditional flag raising ceremony at 9am in Old Naples whilst the procession itself starts at 11am. Get there early to secure your spot - this is one of the largest parades in southern Florida. |
| 15th March - 16th March | At the Marathon Seafood Festival visitors can sample locally caught seafood and gourmet delicacies to the sounds of live music at this annual event, held in Marathon Community Park |
| 19th March - 1st June | Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort will be in full bloom this Spring with the International Flower and Garden Festival. As well as colourful bedding displays from the Disney Gardening Team there will be music at the “Flower Power” concerts. |
| 23rd March | To celebrate Easter, how about an Underwater Easter Egg Hunt in Key Largo? Hosted by a scuba-diving Easter bunny, this annual egg hunt is a novel experience with proceeds donated to a local charity. Divers should check in at the Captain Spencer Slate of Atlantis Dive Center at 8am when the Atlantis boat will head off to a secret location in search of underwater eggs. |
| 28th March | The Coronation Ball & Pageant at The Coliseum in St Petersburg is an annual black tie affair with fabulous food and entertainment. Tickets can be purchased in advance. |
| April 2008 |
3rd April | The Festival of State Illuminated Night Parade & Fireworks in St Petersburg is a favourite with the whole family - a parade of spectacular floats, live music and street entertainers winds its way along the downtown waterfront and the evening culminates in a fantastic firework display |
| 12th April | The fun continues in St Pete Beach with the Festival of States Day Parade and Kid Fest |
13th April | The theme for the 2008 Lower Keys Jazz and Blues Fest is “Cool Jazz, Hot Blues”. From 2pm to 6pm visitors to the Lower Keys can enjoy live music down on the waterfront at Dolphin Marina on Little Torch Key. |
| 15th April | Bay Jam: More music in the Florida Keys with the popular Bay Jam in Islamorada. This annual music festival takes place at the Keys Amphitheater in Founders Park. As well as live music there will be an art exhibition and food stalls. |
| 18th April - 27th April | Key West will host parades, parties and a spectacular drag race to commemorate the founding of the Conch Republic in 1982 |
| 19th April - 20th April | Visitors to Naples can enjoy a weekend of family friendly activities to celebrate Earth Day including a Farmers’ Market, face painting, live music and children’s carnival. |
