Sanford Alive After 5 Event Headquarters :: Historic Sanford Welcome Center :: Florida ::

The Historic Sanford Welcome Center, Inc.

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 things to do in Historic Sanford, Florida. At one moment you will be immersed in the history of the steamboat days and in the next moment transported to a vibrant small town filled with antique shops, a flourishing arts district, special events and unique restaurants. Spend an afternoon in  the Historic Downtown Sanford setting with brick streets, restored buildings and sidewalk cafes. Browse for that one of a kind treasure or enjoy the arts, food, and live music Sanford, Florida has to offer and create a memory that will travel with you. 

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Alive After 5, Thursday July 9th- Red, White & Bluegrass

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 with the featured restaurant Mel's Family Diner, so stop in! 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ELMER NAGY, OUR WINNER OF A $50.00 AMERICAN EXPRESS GIFT CERTIFICATE. ELMER WAS ONE OF THE MANY WHO HAD VENDORS AND MERCHANTS INITIAL THEIR SHEET FOR A DRAWING AT OUR BLUES AND BAR B QUE EVENT.

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.

Rediscover Sanford Florida and experience first hand the renaissance that has regenerated Historic Downtown Sanford.

The new energy and culture of Sanford Florida has spawned a creative enclave of specialty art galleries and gift shops that has developed into a uniquely diverse Arts District.

This rare blend of historic landmarks and new found spirit have redefined the alluring small town charm that has been the  hallmark of Sanford Florida for so many years.

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.