Events

Feb
17
Tue
Mardi Gras Parade @ Downtown Solivita
Feb 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Look for our stand at the parade, enjoy a delicious Triple Chocolate Brownie Cup, and support your club!

Feb
27
Fri
Polk Progressive Democratic Caucus @ Hosted in Lakeland
Feb 27 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join the Polk Progressive Democratic Caucus Monthly Meetings, a forum for shaping the future of Progressive Caucus. Join the conversation! We welcome all Democrats to come together and discuss important issues, ask questions, and share their thoughts and concerns about the current governments in Polk County, Florida and our nation.

Join us to connect, unwind, and build a stronger Progressive community!

Polk Progressives

Mar
28
Sat
No Kings Rally – Solivita @ Solivita Main Entrance
Mar 28 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join this national event – right in our own front yard!
Bring your favorite and most creative signs.

Apr
1
Wed
Passover
Apr 1 all-day

Passover ends on Thursday, April 19.

Apr
3
Fri
Good Friday
Apr 3 all-day

Easter is Sunday, April 5

Apr
13
Mon
Meet Angie Nixon, US Senate Candidate @ Family Life Center- First Missionary Baptist Church
Apr 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

State Representative Angie Nixon, candidate for the 2026 Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate on Monday, April 13th at 6PM.

Rep. Nixon will discuss her campaign, her vision for the citizens of Florida and take questions from audience members to learn what is important to YOU!

Please let us know you plan to attend by signing up at this link, Sign Up To See Angie!

Apr
30
Thu
Monster Food Drive @ Solivita Freedom Park
Apr 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Watch for details.

May
1
Fri
MAY DAY! Women’s Strike @ Everywhere!
May 1 all-day

MAY DAY STRONG is calling for No Work. No School. No Shopping. on May 1 — demanding healthcare over hedge funds, public schools over private profits, and an end to attacks on women, immigrants, and our communities.

May
13
Wed
SDC May 2026 Meeting @ Solivita Starlite Ballroom & ZOOM
May 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Speakers for our May meeting; representatives from the League of Women Voters Polk County will be speaking on the new legislative maps Governor DeSantis just signed into law. Ben Graffam and Kristen Carlson will be joining us with a presentation followed by a Q & A session.

Learn how this move by Floridian Republicans will impact the 2026 election, How it impact our Representative Darren Soto and how we can push back against it.

By attending our monthly meetings and reading our club newsletter “Beacon” you will be able to learn more about many of our Democratic candidates prior to the August 18th Florida Primary.

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