November

Chili Cook-Off Towne Square, Downtown Leesburg. Chili Cook-off competition, Gated Event. All you can eat, live entertainment, Cash beer and wine. For information call 326-8090. www.downtownleesburgfl.com

"Lights of Lake" Leesburg Main Street Christmas Stroll Downtown Leesburg. Fun for the whole family, stores open for holiday shopping, hay rides, real snowy wonderland, petting zoo, Dickens Carolers, strolling jazz band, festive foods. For information 365-0053.

"Lights of Lake" Venetian Gardens Light Up Held annually in Venetian Gardens. Drive or walk through Lake Counties largest holiday display featuring over 500,000 mini lights and displays. For information call 728-9885.

December

The Main Street ?Lights of Lake? Christmas Parade Parade features marching bands and lighted floats. For information call 365-0053 or online at www.LeesburgPartnership.com under Christmas Activities.

February 2009

The Official Mardi Gras Store in downtown Leesburg. Buy all your Mardi Gras attire and beads. Benefits the 11th Annual Mardi Gras ?Party in the Street? Celebration. For information call 365-0053, or online at www.LeesburgMardiGras.com.

Mardi Gras ?A Crowning Event? Ball Formal Costumed attire suggested and is a ticketed event. Enjoy festive food, drink and entertainment. Witness the Crowning of King Rex and Queen Devine. Proceeds benefit the Annual Mardi Gras Celebration and the Leesburg Partnership for information call 365-0053 or online at www.LeesburgMardiGras.com.

11th Annual Mardi Gras "Party in the Street" Twelve Hours of Madness, Kids and Pets Parades, Festive Foods, Main Mardi Gras Parade, Live Entertainment on Stages, Street Performers, Stilt Walkers, New Orleans Marching Jazz Band, Costumes and much, much more. For information call 365-0053 or online at www.LeesburgMardiGras.com.

March 2009

31st Annual Leesburg Fine Art Festival Historic Business District of Downtown Leesburg. Featuring over 120 Fine Artist and Fine Craftsmen, Festive Food and Live Entertainment. For information call 352-365-0232 or online at www.LeesburgArtfestival.com.