AVON PARK — Patty Phillips remembered seeing this parade when she was only 2 years old. Her mother, Cheryal Phillips, said she went to them ever since the city began having them. "We go to them every single year," said Patty, a 26-year-old Avon Park native. It became a family tradition for the Phillips, and Patty sat on the curb near the corner of Main Street and Butler Avenue with her two daughters, Madison and Morgan. ...more

November 28, 2007

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

November 28, 2007

FAIRS & FESTS Today-Saturday Festival of Lights; a winter wonderland featuring twinkling lights, neon holiday scenes, lighted boat parade, costumed carolers, choirs, musical stage show including Santa and more; 6 to 8 p.m. today and Saturday; $12.99 adults, $8.99 children 3 to 10, free children younger than 3; Silver Springs Park, 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs; (352) 236-2121 ...more

November 23, 2007