2022 Holiday Schedule

- December 10, 2022: 46^th Annual Christmas Parade "A Festive Florida Christmas"

- December 10, 2022:Holiday Pops with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra at Apopka Amphitheater from 5 PM to 7 PM

- December 17, 2022: Wreaths Across America at Edgewood/Greenwood Cemetery at 12 PM

- December 17, 2022:Saturday Sounds with Townsky's Holiday Revue at Apopka Amphitheater from 5 PM to 7 PM.

- December 23, 2022: City Hall and Offices Closed (Floating Holiday)

- December 26, 2022: City Hall and Offices Closed (Christmas Observed)

- January 2, 2023: City Hall and Offices Closed (New Year's Day Observed)

Please visit our online City Calendar for all our events, closures, and meetings. 

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46^th Annual Christmas Parade "A Festive Florida Christmas"

Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 10 AM to 12 PM
Presented by the Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka and the City of Apopka

The route runs northbound on Park Avenue from First United Methodist Church of Apopka to Votaw Road. Visit the Apopka Foliage Sertoma page to learn more. 

Holiday Pops with Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Apopka Amphitheater

The City is proud to host this free event, featuring a special family-friendly concert from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra with Conductor Mauricio Cespedes Rivero and vocalists Brandon Martin and Katie Pinder Brown. 

Free seats available in the Amphitheater and lawn/grass area on a first come, first serve basis. VIP Tables available for purchase on our Eventbrite page. Parking is free. This event is rain or shine. 

Visit our Saturday Sounds Concert page to learn more. 

2^nd Annual A Nutcracker Christmas at the Museum of the Apopkans

December 11, 2022 from 2 PM to 6 PM
at the Museum of the Apopkans (122 E. 5^th Street)

There will be hundreds of Nutcrackers, ballerinas, children's activities, face painting, chance drawings and more. Visit The Apopka Museum website for more information. 

Wreaths Across America

Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 12 PM

The VFW Post 10147 Apopka/Altamonte Springs/VFW Post 10147 Auxiliary (FL0760P) will be helping Edgewood/Greenwood Cemetery to remember and honor our veterans by laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes. Visit the Wreaths Across America page to learn more, sponsor a wreath, volunteer, or send an invitation. 

Saturday Sounds with Artisan Night Market 

The City of Apopka Parks & Recreation is proud to announce Saturday Sounds (free concert series).

- December 10 from 5 PM to 7 PM: Holiday Pops with Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

- December 17 from 5 PM to 7 PM: Townsky's Holiday Revue

Please visit our Events page to learn more and see upcoming artists as they are announced. 

Special Live at the Amphitheater Schedule

This series includes our community sponsored concerts and festivals held at the Amphitheater. We ask that you contact the sponsor directly for information about ticket prices, vendor opportunities, event restrictions, and additional information, as these events are not City sponsored. Visit our page to learn more.

Register Now for Winter Camp 2022

Dates: December 19 through 22 and December 27 through 30, 2022
Time: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Location: Billie Dean Community Center
Cost: $64 per child/per week for residents and $80 per child/per week for non-residents

The Apopka Recreation Department offers camp for children needing care during Winter Break, for children ages 6 to 12 years old. Camp is offered from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM at the Billie Dean Community Center. 

This camp is for those looking to have a fun and educational experience over Winter Break. The camp will include educational activities, arts and crafts, and a lot of fun. 

Visit our Winter Camp page for more information and to register today.

Don't forget to change your irrigation to once a week.
Remember: Conserving is Joy. Visit our Irrigation page to learn more.

Apopka Police: 9 PM Routine

The idea is simple, you routinely set an alarm on your smart phone, watch, or another device to remind you to start the following 9 PM Routine.

At 9 PM do the following: 

- Take all valuables out of your vehicles & lock the doors
- Set the alarms
- Secure the family bikes
- Close the garage door
- Turn on exterior lights
- Lock all windows & doors to your home

Remember, in case of an emergency dial 911 or for non-emergencies dial 407-703-1757. Visit the Apopka Police Department Facebook page for additional crime prevention tips. 

Upcoming City Meetings

- Apopka City Council Meeting for December 7, 2022

- Apopka Planning Commission Meeting for December 13, 2022

- Apopka City Council Meeting for December 21, 2022

Meeting Details

- Location: City Hall Council Chambers (120 East Main Street, Apopka, FL)

- Details: Visit our website to view the meeting agenda.

- Watch: Live streaming on the City's YouTube Channel

After Storm City Updates for Ian

Thank you for your patience. Continue to visit our Hurricane Preparedness page for resources, updates, safety tips, and additional City information. 

FEMA Debris Removal

The City’s FEMA Contractor, Crowder Gulf, is making the final pass for debris removal in neighborhoods.

Note: The Contractors Will Be Picking Up Vegetation Debris Only. Do Not Mix Construction Debris  (fences, plywood, lumber, etc.) Or Trash With The Vegetation Debri S. We have strict FEMA guidelines to follow.

Reminder: FEMA is helping our community with storm related debris. This pickup is not for new tree trimming or tree removal. Removal of new debris, that is not storm related, are subject to home owner charges. 

County, State, and Federal Updates

Federal Assistance

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance can help residents recover after Hurricane Ian. Apply now at DisasterAssistance.gov, dial 1-800-621-3362 or download the FEMA mobile app.
Additional Resources After Hurricane Ian:

- Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)

- Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Assistance

- Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

- Florida Disaster

- Orange County Government’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program

- Orange County Animal Services

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