City News Blog: United States Navy Band and RP Funding Center Celebrate Historic Milestones with Dynamic Musical Performance in Lakeland
Lakeland, Fla | To celebrate 100 years of service to America, the United States Navy Concert Band, Sea Chanters chorus and Cruisers popular music group join forces for a series of performances across Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia and Florida, March 11 – April 2, and will stop in Lakeland, FL at RP Funding Center on March 24, 2025. at 7:00 pm. Performance details can be found by visiting the band’s website at www.navyband.navy.mil
All concerts are family-friendly events, meant to connect community members across the country with their Navy. Combining three of Navy Band’s elite ensembles will create a dynamic musical production featuring traditional wind band repertoire, Broadway showstoppers, pop and patriotic favorites, sure to delight audiences of all ages.
In 2025, the United States Navy celebrates 250 years of defending freedom and protecting America's interests around the world. As the premier musical organization of the U.S. Navy, the United States Navy Band is honored to mark this historic milestone throughout the year bringing the Navy where ships can’t go, telling the Navy story, instilling pride and patriotism and representing the professionalism of more than 330,000 active-duty Sailors serving around the world 24/7.
Celebrating 50 years, the RP Funding Center (originally known as the Lakeland Civic Center and later The Lakeland Center) has been a cornerstone of the Lakeland community. It has hosted legendary performances, events, and conventions that have created cherished memories and enriched the lives of generations.
Beyond entertainment, the RP Funding Center has served as a powerful engine of economic growth, driving tourism, supporting local businesses, and creating jobs. Its contributions have profoundly shaped Lakeland's prosperity and cultural identity. The legacy of the RP Funding Center will continue to thrive, inspiring new generations for the next 50 years and beyond.
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The RP Funding Center is conveniently located minutes between Orlando and Tampa in Lakeland, Florida off I-4 on Lime Street; the RP Funding Center is a short drive from anywhere in Central Florida. Regular box office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. For ticket information, call the Box Office at (863) 834-8111 or visit our website at www.rpfundingcenter.com.
Contact
Kevin Cook
Director of Communications
City of Lakeland
863.834.6264
Kevin.Cook@LakelandGov.net
About Lakeland
The City of Lakeland was incorporated in January 1885 and has grown to become one of the largest inland communities in Florida. With a current population fast approaching 130,000 Lakeland continues to grow. It has been designated a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census Bureau for over 30 years. With tourist attractions and gulf beaches only an hour away, Lakeland continues to capitalize on its ideal central Florida location along the I-4 corridor. The City owns and operates Lakeland Electric, the third largest publicly owned utility in Florida and it was one of the first to offer power in the Sunshine State in 1889.
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