How to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Florida

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Spending Thanksgiving in Florida can be fun. The weather is warm, giving you many options you wouldn't have in a New England state or somewhere like Michigan. There are many options for activities, as well as many ways to enjoy time with the family. This article will explore how to celebrate Thanksgiving in Florida.

Instructions

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  Have Thanksgiving dinner outside. Barbecue the turkey on the grill, as well as the vegetables. Add Florida fruits like oranges and grapefruit to the menu. Decorate a picnic table to look like fall and enjoy the warm Florida weather.
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  Participate in the Triple Crown Thanksgiving Spectacular at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. If you have a child with a baseball team, the whole team can sign up to play at this annual event. Package deals include stays at a Disney resort. (See the site listed in Resources.)
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  See the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade at Universal Studios in Orlando. Florida's Macy's parade uses actual floats from the New York City Macy's parade.
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  Visit Disney's Magic Kingdom and see the Thanksgiving Day parade that features all-star cheerleaders and dance teams from across the nation. The event draws an incredible number of spectators to the parks, so prepare for the crowd. The parade offers an exciting option for celebrating Thanksgiving in Florida.
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  Take a cruise on the Disney Cruise Lines over Thanksgiving. Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner served on a boat. Watch the Fall Florida sun rise and set over the water. Take part in the nightly festivities, such as dancing and Thanksgiving themed shows.
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  Participate in any outdoor Florida event. Go para-sailing, swim in the ocean, or just relax in the pool at your resort. There is no end to what you can do in the warm Florida sun over Thanksgiving. Visit a theme park, like Sea World or Busch Gardens.
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  To find great prices on air fare, rental cars and hotels in Florida over Thanksgiving, visit the Yahoo Farechase website listed in the Resource section below.

Tips & Warnings

Flights, hotels and rental cars book quickly over the busy Thanksgiving holiday. Book as early as you can.

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Photo Credit Christi Bowers, 2007

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