Florida Car Rentals and Orlando Events
The greater Orlando area is home to a variety of exciting annual events and activities, perfect for travelers and tourists alike. Whether you're into sports, horticulture or music, Orlando has the event that's perfect for you! Events kick off every year in January with everything from football to festivals, so come on out and enjoy the fun! Great events are planned for each and every month of the year so plan on stopping by in your upcoming Florida car rental!
Sporting Events
If you love the thrill of victory and the anguish of defeat, you're going to love the sports scene in Orlando, Florida! Whether it's basketball, baseball, hockey or golf, Orlando has the sporting event that's perfect for you and your Florida car rental travel gang. If you're planning on visiting the Orlando area during the month of January be sure to keep your eyes peeled for awesome college football games including the Annual Capital One Bowl and the CompUSA Florida Citrus Bowl. If you're planning a trip in February you'll be able to check out the Houston Astros professional baseball team spring training camp, while December is home to the OUC Half Marathon and 5K Run in Orlando. Great professional sports teams also make their home in and around Orlando including the Magic NBA team, the Florida Panthers NHL franchise and the Miami Dolphins NFL squad. A short drive in your Florida car rental is all that separates you and some friends from a great game, so go ahead and reserve your tickets today!
Horticulture at its Finest
From pansies and petunias to oaks and orchids, Orlando is the place to be if you love nature! Home to some of the world's premier horticultural shows, Orlando, Florida is a must visit for any backyard green-thumb! If you love orchids you'll definitely want to reserve a Florida car rental during the month of June as the neighboring city of Kissimmee is transformed into a haven of gorgeous blooms and buds! The International Orchid Fair has long called Florida home, thanks to the busy workers at the World of Orchids greenhouse. Thousands of growers and plants from around the world converge on this shimmering city each and every year so be sure to stop by and check them out! If you're planning a vacation to Orlando during the month of May be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the International Flower and Garden Festival located inside the Walt Disney World Epcot theme park. Beautiful displays of flowers are arranged to represent exciting international themes during this yearly event so be sure to stop by and smell the roses during your upcoming vacation!
Food Festivals for Friendly Florida Travelers
Throughout the year the city of Orlando is turned into a food lover's paradise thanks to a variety of internationally acclaimed festivals and feasts! Festivities begin during the month of March thanks to the annual St. Patrick's Day Party held at Pleasure Island in Downtown Disney. This night of fun, food and plenty of drinks is a must visit for Irish travelers... or for those of you who can find your inner leprechaun! The party keeps on rolling in May with the Inside/Outside Cookout in honor of the Norwegian Independence Day, Cinco De Mayo festivities and the Annual Fulton's Crab House Seafood Alaska Festival at the Downtown Disney Marketplace restaurant. September is a month of Mexican Fiestas, while October houses the city's largest Polish Festival complete with polka! From October to mid-November you can also visit the International Food and Wine Festival at the Epcot theme park along with the Taste of Celebration located along Market Street.
Other Exciting Events
Orlando is also home to a variety of other exciting events including annual New Year's Eve celebrations and exciting Christmas specials. If you're planning a family vacation to Orlando, American Car Rental recommends reserving your Florida car rental during the month of April. Why? Well for the annual Marshmallow Drop of course! Each year in April a helicopter drops thousands of marshmallows over an open field where youngsters are then invited to collect them in exchange for boxed candy. This exciting activity is open to children ages 4 to 12, so be sure to stop by and join in the fun!
