30TH ANNUAL KING MANGO STRUT (Dec. 31) –- This zany, wacky spoof of the former Orange Bowl Parade includes the “Little Miss Mangoes”, the “Marching Freds” (anyone named Fred is invited to join in!), the “Roadkill Band” and other offbeat participants. All “musical” entries join forces at the finale for the combined “Musical Massacre” at Peacock Park, Coconut Grove. www.kingmangostrut.org.
BAYFRONT PARK’S NEW YEAR’S EVE (Dec. 31) – Free annual New Year’s Eve event featuring a concert performance and midnight fireworks display. Gates open at 7 p.m., the show starts at 8 p.m., and the fireworks are at midnight. Bayfront Park Amphitheater, 401 N. Biscayne Blvd., downtown Miami. www.bayfrontparkmiami.com.
BIG ORANGE NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION (Dec. 31) – A City of Miami tradition, the 35-foot neon Big Orange (one of the nation’s official time balls) will rise 400 feet to the top of its home site, the Hotel InterContinental Miami. Fireworks and a laser show round out the festivities. The Big Orange will start its climb at 6 p.m. Hotel InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131, 305-539-3000.
ORANGE DRIVE (Dec 30 – Jan 03, 2012) - Orange Drive is New Year festival alongside South Beach’s famed Ocean Drive. Orange Drive will host a dynamic array of events leading up to the Discover Orange Bowl game including a New Year’s Eve party; an En Vivo Latino festival; a Kid’s Countdown & Concert and Gridiron Bash Pep Rally. Ocean Drive, between 6th and 9th streets Miami Beach, FL 33139, 305-592-5389 http://www.orangedr.com
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