Festival of the States - late March / early April
Three weeks of parades held in St Petersburg, includes balls, jazz and fireworks

Springtime Tallahassee - end of March / early April
A festival which transforms Tallahassee including parades, crafts, live concerts, seafood and beer festivals.

Florida Film Festival - March and April
The best cutting edge current cinema held in several central Florida locations.

Antique Boat Festival - first weekend
Mount Dora, with exhibitions and boat races on the lake.

Easter - March/April

Conch Republic Celebration - late April / early May
Key West, a week long party with parades, bed races, dancing to honour the town's founding fathers.