City of Orlando - Government

09/04/2026

We remember. We honor. We never forget.

Twenty-five years later, the Orlando Fire Department continues its tradition of honoring the 404 first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.

Join OFD for its 25th Anniversary September 11 Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony as we remember their courage, their service and their lasting impact on the fire service.

🗓️ Friday, Sept. 11 | 7 p.m.
📍 Orlando Fire Station 1, 78 W. Central Blvd.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Got a stack of old documents you need to get rid of? Shred them for FREE.

Protect your personal information and safely dispose of sensitive documents at our Community Shred Event. Bring your confidential papers and we’ll securely shred them for you.

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 5–8 p.m. or until the truck is full
📍 Orlando Police Department Substation | 10727 Narcoosee Rd

Clear out the clutter and keep your personal information out of the wrong hands.

09/02/2026

CALL FOR PARADE PARTICIPANTS! 🇺🇸

The 27th Annual City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade is coming up, and we’re looking for veteran groups, community organizations, marching bands and ROTC units to join us in honoring those who served.

This year’s theme is “Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Families,” celebrating the veterans, families and communities who continue to support one another.

Want to march with us?
Want to apply to be Grand Marshal?

Register to participate by October 9 at: Orlando.gov/VeteransParade

09/02/2026

Parks are the heart of our community, where kids make friends, families unwind and neighbors connect. That’s why we’re continuing to invest in neighborhood playgrounds across Orlando. We've invested more than $3 million in six playground renovations this year, with more improvements expected!

📍 LeRoy Hoequist Park
📍 Jackson Neighborhood Center
📍 Hankins Park
📍 Signal Hill Park
📍 Poppy Park
📍 East Park

More places to play. More ways to have fun. Find a park near you at orlando.gov/parks

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

ALL CLEAR: No credible threat was discovered following an investigation into the suspicious incident. The scene has been cleared, and all personnel may return to City Hall. Roadways are expected to reopen.

Thank you to the UCF Police Department and Orange County Sheriff’s Office for assisting with the incident.

08/31/2026

Right now, Orlando Police are conducting a suspicious incident investigation at City Hall. We are asking people to avoid the area.

08/28/2026

This September, Keep Orlando Beautiful is bringing the community together for five lake cleanups as part of International Coastal Cleanup Month.

Whether you volunteer on your own, bring your friends, organize your neighborhood, rally your coworkers or gather students looking for community service hours, every helping hand makes a difference in keeping Orlando’s waterways beautiful.

📍 George Barker Park & Clear Lake Park
Saturday, Sept. 5 | 9–11 a.m.

📍 Lake Sunset
Tuesday, Sept. 15 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

📍 Lake Eola Park
Friday, Sept. 18 | 9–11 a.m.

📍 Lake Fran (Back Access Road)
Saturday, Sept. 19 | 8:30–10:30 a.m.

📍 Colonel Joe Kittinger Park
Thursday, Sept. 24 | 9–11 a.m.

Learn more and sign up at orlando.gov/kob