- December 19, 2025
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Nyah Jones, Ailyn Dunnell and Kesha Thompson were excited for the festival.
Joe, Theo and Anne Tsotsos bundled up for the day.
Paris Patrick held Kayson Key.
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke with Winter Park mayor Steve Leary before the official city message presentation.
Margaret Redmon and Carolyn Dalton dressed up for the festival.
Governor Ron DeSantis addressed the crowd.
Governor Ron DeSantis posed for a photo with Winter Park commissioner Pete Weldon.
Pastors Marvin Scott and John Williams were part of the morning program.
Bruce Roberts from Zoo Mom Science introduced festival attendees to Sammy the python.
Laura Roberts held up Tonga the Tegu to be petted.
Jonathan, Rebeca and Sophia Lizardo were all smiles.
Eatonville Mayor Eddie Cole looked at girl scout cookies sold by Ayana Dorsett.
The city of Winter Park united to celebrate family heritage and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at the 17th annual Unity Heritage Festival on Monday, Jan. 21. Winter Park families headed to Shady Park in Hannibal Square to play games, check out local vendors and eat new foods. The two-day event had financial literacy programs from the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority’s Nu Iota Omega chapter, entertainment from artists like Heath King, Veronica Stephens, CeCe Teneal, bounce houses for kids and more. Winter Park mayor Steve Leary and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at the festival’s symbolic Martin Luther King Jr. program Monday.
