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The crowds and festive groups returned for the 2021 St. Cloud Christmas Parade. The 2022 edition starts Saturday at 10 a.m., with a pre-show concert at 9. PHOTO/ROCHELLE STIDHAM

The crowds and festive groups returned for the 2021 St. Cloud Christmas Parade. The 2022 edition starts Saturday at 10 a.m., with a pre-show concert at 9. PHOTO/ROCHELLE STIDHAM

St. Cloud News — It’s here: holiday weekend in the Cloud!

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
It’s a big holiday weekend in The Cloud! The City of St. Cloud will kick off the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The tree lighting ceremony will be at Centennial Park on Friday from 4-6 p.m. Enjoy student musical performances, lighting of the tree and visits with Santa.
Kissimmee Farmers market runs Friday from 5-8 p.m. located on the field at Pleasant Street and Monument Avenue next to the Toho Square parking garage.

Kissimmee Farmers market runs Friday from 5-8 p.m. located on the field at Pleasant Street and Monument Avenue next to the Toho Square parking garage.

Kissimmee News — First Friday events, with a side of holiday cheer

Chris Miller
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
It’s time to transition from turkey to gingerbread and sugar cookies. That is exactly what Kissimmee has for everyone to enjoy to get in that holiday spirit. It’s First Friday week! The next Kissimmee Valley Farmer’s Market a project of the Kissimmee Main Street Program, is this Friday, Dec. 2.
This 1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible is part of the Kenny & Marilyn Newcombe Collection featured at the 2023 Mecum Kissimmee auction.

This 1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible is part of the Kenny & Marilyn Newcombe Collection featured at the 2023 Mecum Kissimmee auction.

Mecum 2023 could see 4,000 cars in Kissimmee

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The number of vehicles available for auction at the Mecum Kissimmee 2023 auction is approaching 4,000, its leaders have announced.
Florida has many birds that spend the entire year here, but additional birds — true "snowbirds" can be spotted in the fall and winter months. PHOTO/OSCEOLA EXTENSION SERVICES

Florida has many birds that spend the entire year here, but additional birds — true "snowbirds" can be spotted in the fall and winter months. PHOTO/OSCEOLA EXTENSION SERVICES

The Real Snowbirds: How to support migrating birds

Krista Stump
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Courtesy of UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County Snowbirds of all kinds flock to Florida during the cooler months – both people and birds travel south to escape the harsh northern winter.
The City of St. Cloud will kick off the holiday season with its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Centennial Park on Dec. 2 from 4-6 p.m.

The City of St. Cloud will kick off the holiday season with its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Centennial Park on Dec. 2 from 4-6 p.m.

St. Cloud News — time to decorate for Christmas and see the city’s tree!

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving St. Cloud!  Here’s to a day of reflection, kindness and gratitude. With that said, you know what it means – it’s time for the city’s Holiday Home Decorating Contest!  St. Cloud Main Street invites all to participate and share your amazing holiday decorating for a chance to win!
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) is gathering together a Poinciana residents’ Christmas Cookie Cookbook. PHOTO/APV FACEBOOK

The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) is gathering together a Poinciana residents’ Christmas Cookie Cookbook. PHOTO/APV FACEBOOK

Christmas stories (and treats!) in Poinciana

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving Poinciana! May your day be full of love, kindness and gratitude. Be grateful for the loved ones in your life and for your blessings.
We tend to prepare larger meals for more people. This makes the potential for a food-borne mishap just a little bit bigger. No one wants to make anyone sick during the holidays. Here's some tips to get everyone fed safely.

We tend to prepare larger meals for more people. This makes the potential for a food-borne mishap just a little bit bigger. No one wants to make anyone sick during the holidays. Here's some tips to get everyone fed safely.

Cleanliness and temperature key to safe Thanksgiving meals

Staff Report
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Submitted by UF/IFAS Extension Services   Whether you dine on a traditional holiday meal this year – or opt for something more exotic -- keep safety in mind. That starts with shopping and goes through preparing the feast, and storing leftovers.
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