- April 1, 2025
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The Rico Monaco Band entertained the audience with both original songs and covers of popular ones on Friday.
The Rico Monaco Band entertained the audience with both original songs and covers of popular ones on Friday.
Rock star Pat Benatar and her husband Neil Giraldo headlined Friday’s concert with some of their Top 10 hits, including “Invincible” and “Hit Me With Your Best Shot.”
John Gall, 11, enjoyed a game of frisbee during the 23rd annual Ocoee Founders'Day.
Every year during Ocoee's Founders' Day, Bill Marquis sits on the front porch of the Withers-Maguire House and carves.
Noal Tilton, 7, takes a break in the shade to enjoy the music at Ocoee Founders' Day festival.
Dawn Gurtner swirls paint and glitter across 10-year-old Brooke Cockerel's face during Ocoee's Founders' Day. Brooke was one of many kids who stopped at Gurtner's stall for some facepaint.
Luke Wagner took the acoustic stage early Saturday afternoon during Ocoee's Founders' Day festival.
The 23rd annual Ocoee Founders' Day included a variety of carnival rides for kids, from a mini roller coaster to trampolines. Two-year-old Dalyza Rueda blew kisses to her dad while taking a spin on the carousel.
Around 2 p.m., Bailey Callahan serenaded the crowd gathered at the acoustic stage during Ocoee's Founders' Day.
OCOEE Bill Breeze Park was transformed into a wonderland of carnival rides, games, vendors, musical performers and more for the 23rd annual Ocoee Founder’s Day Festival. The festival is a free event held for the public to celebrate the city of Ocoee’s roots and heritage. This year’s event ran Friday, Nov. 4, through Saturday, Nov. 5.
Friday’s concert brought in headlining rock star Pat Benatar and husband Neil Giraldo, while country duo Big & Rich took the stage Saturday night.
Staff writers Brittany Gaines and Danielle Hendrix contributed to this gallery.