The Historic Sanford Welcome Center,Inc.

Headquarters for Alive After Five Street Festival

Stop in the Historic Sanford Welcome Center for information on our local businesses, restaurants, history, events, and activities. Experience the rich history and the revitalized businesses that provide a number of special activities to do in Historic Sanford, Florida.  Immerse yourself in the history of the steamboat days then transport to a vibrant waterfront small town filled with a flourishing arts district, antique and specialty shops, special events, live music and unique restaurants. Spend an afternoon in the Historic Downtown Sanford setting with brick streets, restored buildings and sidewalk cafes.  Stroll or bike our beautiful Riverwalk along Lake Monroe.  Browse for that one of a kind treasure or enjoy the arts, food, and live music Sanford, Florida has to offer.  Discover Sanford Florida and experience first hand the renaissance that has regenerated Historic Downtown Sanford.  The new energy and culture of Sanford Florida  The rare blend of historic landmarks and the new found spirit have redefined the alluring small town charm that has been the hallmark of Sanford Florida has spawned a creative enclave of specialty art galleries and gift shops that has developed into a uniquely diverse Arts District. for so many years.

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Alive After 5, Thursday April 8th- Shrimp Shindig We invite you to join us in beautiful downtown Sanford, Florida for the biggest monthly street party in Central Florida. We start the party at five and it lasts until eight, always on the second Thursday of the month. Thousands come out to the event to enjoy live music, and savor the samples of food and beverage that are included in the $7.00 admission charge. 

At this month's Alive After Five, STEVE RICHARDS TAILGATOR will be serving up great treats, so stop in!

Sanford Alive After 5 Event Headquarters ::
The Historic Sanford Welcome Center, Inc.

The Historic Sanford welcome Center is proud to be the headquarters to the growing Alive After Five Street Festival Event promoting Historic Downtown Sanford Businesses.

The beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford Streets serve as an amazing backdrop for this special themed outdoor event.

Come rain or shine each month the city opens it doors to thousands of participants who come to savor the tastes and culture of Sanford. Every month on the second Thursday Sanford hosts a street party like no other with live music, food and drinks, where the downtown streets are filled with artists and their works. Mark your calendar to come and celebrate all that is fun and exciting in downtown Sanford. Bring your party hat and we'll see you there!! 

Join the thousands of Sanford, Orlando and Central Florida residents in the historic streets of Sanford Florida every second Thursday for creatively themed music, food and great entertainment. 

Come dance in the streets and visit some of the unique Sanford restaurants, art galleries, gift shops, antique stores and other Sanford businesses amongst talented street performers and artisans.

Alive After Five is more than just a good time. It's a celebration of Historic Sanford Florida's new spirit.

Come experience Sanford's special charm at our next Alive After 5 Event, every 2nd Thursday of the month.