WINTER PARK, Fla. — If you’re driving on the north end of downtown Winter Park, you may notice the active construction zone of the Central Park main stage.

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Demolition to tear the site down got underway this week so a new and improved stage can take its place.

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It took several days to clear the site before construction could begin on a new facility.

Photos: Winter Park tears down Central Park stage to make way for new performance pavilion

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Winter Park tears down Central Park stage to make way for new performance pavilion

The new Central Park main stage will replace the original stage built 40 years ago.

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A grand opening event to celebrate the new stage is scheduled for late September.

Officials said the new stage will complement the architecture of the nearby Winter Park train station.

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The venue is typically used to host to over 75 large events throughout the year, including family-oriented

activities, concerts, movie nights, yoga and fitness classes.

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