Weekend Watch March 4
Here in DTO, we're all about elevating experiences and creating memories. And on Saturday, March 4, downtown Orlando will welcome a few thousand friends to our world-class venues for sports, Broadway performances, live music, and more! Use this resource as a guide for more event information, where to park, and road closures.
Events
Blake Shelton Block Party
Start the party early and get excited for the day's events!
2 pm - 11:30 pm
Blake Shelton
Superstar entertainer Blake Shelton returns to the road in 2023 for his headlining 18-date Back to the Honky Tonk Tour, kicking off on Thursday, February 16 in Lincoln, NE. Joining the lineup are reigning Academy of Country Music (ACM) Female Artist / Country Music Association (CMA) Female Vocalist of the Year Carly Pearce and rising country artist Jackson Dean. Shelton returns to Orlando’s Amway Center on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Amway Center, 400 W Church St. 7 pm.
Pretty Woman: The Musical
Pretty Woman: The Musical, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell.
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. 2pm & 8 pm
Orlando City vs. Cincinnati
Join Orlando City as they take on Cincinnati at Exploria Stadium!
Exploria Stadium, 655 W Church St. 7:30 pm
Monster Jam
Monster Jam® is an action-packed motorsport with world-class athletes locked in intense competitions of speed and skill. Witness heated rivalries, high-flying stunts, and fierce head-to-head battles!
Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place. 7 pm
Parking
Park does not have to be a four-letter word. With just a little advance planning, parking close to your destination is a lot easier than you might think. Click here to view parking locations.
Getting Around
In downtown Orlando, getting around and connecting the dots between events, experiences, hotels, and food is part of the fun. Make sure to plan for additional travel time in anticipation of traffic delays. Alternate forms of transportation such as LYMMO, bike share, and scooter share can help in getting around.
- Bike share
- Rent a traditional or electric bike from national brands to explore. Simply hop on a web enabled device on a mobile device or computer.
- Camping World Shuttle
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Camping World Stadium provides a free shuttle service for guests parking downtown. The free shuttle picks up guests at the SE corner of Gertrude Ave & Washington St. This free service begins at 12 pm and continues service for one hour after the event ends. Click here(PNG, 658KB) to view the shuttle map.
- LYMMO
- LYMMO is the ultra-convenient FREE bus rapid transit circulator that runs seven days a week throughout downtown Orlando.
- Scooter share
- Scooters are equipped with GPS technology that enables riders to return to return them throughout downtown rather than a specific location. Scooter share companies offer smartphone applications where rides can locate a scooter, unlock it, and pay for a trip.
Ride SunRail for Free
Take the train to and from downtown on March 4 for free! SunRail is offering extended service for Saturday, March 4. See below for the schedule:
2:30 pm Service begins
10:51 pm Last Southbound train departs from Church Street Station
11:30 pm Last Northbound train departs from Church Street Station
For more information on riding SunRail, visit SunRail.com.
Explore Dining
If you're hungry in downtown Orlando, you're in luck. Die-hard foodies and renowned taste trackers, including the James Beard Foundation, Wine Enthusiast, and the New York Times, have discovered downtown's dynamic food scene. From soul food to farm-to-table fresh to global flavors, diversity defines downtown as a delicious culinary destination.
Explore Dining Options
Discover Downtown - The Downtown Orlando Info Center
Discover Downtown. It’s more than an invitation, it’s also the name of the information center dedicated to all things “DTO” (a local nickname for downtown Orlando). Located near the corner of Orange Avenue and Church Street (201. S. Orange Avenue) with a selfie-inspiring mega DTO out front, Discover Downtown is where you’ll get info on events, attractions, arts, dining, lodging, transportation, parking—basically everything you need to know about downtown Orlando.
On Saturday, March 4, Discover Downtown will be open from 2-8 pm to answer any downtown questions and provide you with merch from local vendors!