Tis the Season 2023 Event Schedule

Historic downtown is a Holiday Wonderland (Dec. 1 - Jan. 7) with numerous free holiday happenings such as Light Up Winter Garden, Parades, Holiday Market, Light Shows, Live Entertainment, and more! Click link for this year's 'Tis the Season events.

Winter Garden Fire Rescue Annual Santa Run

The Winter Garden Fire Rescue annual “Santa Run” brings Santa and his sleigh through City of Winter Garden neighborhoods. The moving parade takes place between 5:45-9:00 pm each night as Santa, along with his elves (firefighter, police, and city helpers),...

Winter Garden Christmas Parade 2023 Winners Announcement

Thank you to all 50+ participants of the annual Winter Garden Christmas Parade. The community enjoyed the wonderful floats and local talent. We proudly announce the 2023 PARADE WINNERS (click link for reveal).

Holiday Office Closure & Solid Waste Collection Services Schedule – December 25

Christmas Day – December 25:

• All City Government Offices will be closed on Monday, December 25, in observance of Christmas.
• There will be NO Solid Waste Collection Services for trash, recycling, yard waste, or bulk items on Monday, December 25.
• There will be...

Public Notice - Commission Meetings: November 23 and December 28, 2023 have been Cancelled

The City of Winter Garden City Commission Meeting Cancellations

The Thursday November 23 and December 28, 2023 meetings have been cancelled in observance of the holidays.

Visit our website calendar - www.cwgdn.com for details.    

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Take Survey to Help Identify Traffic Safety Problems

City of Winter Garden is part of the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan initiative to make the tri-county area transportation system safer. Your feedback is requested to help the region reach zero fatalities and serious injuries on our roads.

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Annual Fire Hydrant Testing: October - December

The Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department will begin conducting fire hydrant flow testing and water line flushing the first week of October. This process will continue through mid-December. 

This important annual preventative maintenance activity e...

New Planning & Zoning Pre-review Process for Building Permit Applications Effective August 14, 2023

Application submittals requiring Planning & Zoning review will need to go through a Planning & Zoning Pre-review process prior to submittal for Code Compliance. 

Upon receiving the P&Z Pre-review approval, you will need to include the ...

SLOW DOWN Winter Garden

“Slow Down Winter Garden” is the City’s new public safety message to remind motorists to drive at a safe speed through neighborhoods and city streets. By coming together, citizens can help prevent accidents and save lives within their hometown.

The “Slow D...

SR 429 Construction Commences in Winter Garden

SR 429 Construction Commences in Winter Garden 

The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) began construction activities in May 2022 on SR 429 FROM TILDEN ROAD TO SR 414 to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. 

During c...