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Thanks to all the Volunteers 
who made Tropical Nights a success!
If you'd like to volunteer
call this number

407-302-2586

or click Here to apply online:
Welcome Center Volunteer Form

 

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Sanford Welcome Center
Welcome to Sanford, Florida

 

The Historic Sanford Welcome Center,Inc.
Headquarters for Alive After Five Street Festival  

Stop in the Historic Sanford Welcome Center for information on our local businesses, restaurants, history, events, and activities. Experience the rich history and the revitalized businesses that provide a number of special activities to do in Historic Sanford, Florida. Immerse yourself in the history of the steamboat days then transport to a vibrant waterfront small town filled with a flourishing arts district, antique and specialty shops, special events, live music and unique restaurants. Spend an afternoon in the Historic Downtown Sanford setting with brick streets, restored buildings and sidewalk cafes. Stroll or bike our beautiful Riverwalk along Lake Monroe. Browse for that one of a kind treasure or enjoy the arts, food, and live music Sanford, Florida has to offer. Discover Sanford Florida and experience first hand the renaissance that has regenerated Historic Downtown Sanford. The rare blend of historic landmarks and the new found spirit have redefined the alluring small town charm that has been the hallmark of Sanford Florida for so many years. The new energy and culture of Sanford Florida has spawned a creative enclave of specialty art galleries and gift shops that has developed into a uniquely diverse Arts District.

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Last Updated ( Saturday, 07 August 2010 )
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Next Alive After 5 Downtown Sanford Street Party Event :: Hometown Motown

 

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Alive After 5, Thursday Sept. 9th
Hometown Motown

We invite you to join us in beautiful downtown Sanford, Florida for the biggest monthly street party in Central Florida. We start the party at five and it lasts until eight, always on the second Thursday of the month. Thousands come out to the event to enjoy live music, and savor the samples of food and beverage that are included in the $7.00 admission charge.  Live Music by the 3 time national award winners The Caribbean Crew.
Congratulations to the Winner of last month's AA5 $100 door prize!

At this month's Alive After Five, STEVE RICHARDS TAILGATOR will be serving up great treats, so stop in!

7-11 will be introducing 3 new flavors of chicken wings! 711

 

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ORLANDO SENTINEL BEST BETS 2009 READERS CHOICE AWARDS BEST KEPT SECRET CATEGORY ALIVE AFTER FIVE!


 

 

 

Last Updated ( Friday, 13 August 2010 )
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Celebrating the Arts: Fourth Fridays!

The Historic Sanford Welcome Center is pleased to announce its third season of “Fourth Fridays, Celebrating the Arts” The event is from 6-8:30 PM at 230 East First Street in historic downtown Sanford.  Admission is Free. 

 

 

  • IT’S ALL ABOUT RED       September 24, 2010

Is it red? Does it have attitude? This is what we are looking for! We want to wow everyone with our own take on everything red. Red hot…seeing red…redheads…fire engine red.

 

  • WILD KINGDOM        October 22, 2010

Its wild, it’s not human and we captured it in art. So many creatures large and small, we thought it would be fun to show them all.

 

  • OUR STORIES, A REFLECTION OF EVERYDAY LIFE        January 28, 2011

We all have a story to tell and this month’s show capture’s an artist’s story. These are a reflection of every day life as seen through the eyes of the artist.

 

  • LANDSCAPES NEAR AND FAR        February 25, 2011

The beauty of the earth and its many colors and textures. Is it local or a memory of a far away place? The world is rich in beauty and we are looking for your interpretation.

 

  • LOST AND FOUND       March 25, 2011

 

click here for the Fourth Fridays Application

 

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Historic Sanford Florida Welcome Center :: Event Headquarters

Sanford Alive After 5 Event Headquarters ::
The Historic Sanford Welcome Center, Inc.

The Historic Sanford welcome Center is proud to be the headquarters to the growing Alive After Five Street Festival Event promoting Historic Downtown Sanford Businesses. The beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford Streets serve as an amazing backdrop for this special themed outdoor event.

Come rain or shine each month the city opens it doors to thousands of participants who come to savor the tastes and culture of Sanford. Every month on the second Thursday Sanford hosts a street party like no other with live music, food and drinks, where the downtown streets are filled with artists and their works. Mark your calendar to come and celebrate all that is fun and exciting in downtown Sanford. Bring your party hat and we'll see you there!! 

 

Join the thousands of Sanford, Orlando and Central Florida residents in the historic streets of Sanford Florida every second Thursday for creatively themed music, food and great entertainment. 

 

Come dance in the streets and visit some of the unique Sanford restaurants, art galleries, gift shops, antique stores and other Sanford businesses amongst talented street performers and artisans.

 

Alive After Five is more than just a good time. It's a celebration of Historic Sanford Florida's new spirit.
Come experience Sanford's special charm at our next Alive After 5 Event, every 2nd Thursday of the month.  

  

Last Updated ( Saturday, 07 August 2010 )
 

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Thu, Sep 2nd, @8:00pm- 12:00AM
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Thu, Sep 2nd, @12:00pm- 12:00AM
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Thu, Sep 2nd, @8:00pm- 12:00AM
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Thu, Sep 2nd, @8:00pm- 12:00AM
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Thu, Sep 2nd, @8:00am- 05:00PM
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The Alley
Fri, Sep 3rd, @8:00pm- 12:00AM
Two Blondes and a Shrimp
Fri, Sep 3rd, @12:00pm- 12:00AM
Steale Arm Sports Pub
Fri, Sep 3rd, @8:00pm- 12:00AM
Sanford Wine Company
Fri, Sep 3rd, @8:00pm- 12:00AM
The Black Swan Pub
Fri, Sep 3rd, @8:00am- 05:00PM
Seniorcise
Fri, Sep 3rd, @9:00am- 05:00PM
Senior Line Dance
Fri, Sep 3rd, @10:00am- 05:00PM
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