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Popular holiday events in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and other towns in South Florida include lighting & light-up festivities. Events often feature extra fun like live entertainment, activities for kids, face painting, vendors and Santa.  Usually lighting festivities are free. For some events, parking fees apply. Please return to this feature as other events are …

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Decorated watercraft are featured in a festive holiday boat parade on Lake Wellington. The parade, which likely includes about 30 vessels, starts at 6 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023, and spectators are welcome to provide their own seating. The parade can be seen from Town Center Promenade, 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, FL 33414.  Parking …

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The Arlo Wynwood hotel is throwing itself a rooftop, poolside one-year birthday bash and the public is invited to enjoy the festivities for free with RSVP. The celebration will include complimentary admission, DJs, Little River Flea Market, food and drinks and other vendors.  When: Saturday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 10 p.m. Where: Arlo Wynwood, …

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Welcome the holidays with a festive tree lighting. The Village of Palmetto Bay will host its annual Light Up Your Holidays celebration from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. And admission is free! This festive family event at Village Hall, 9705 E. Hibiscus St., is expected to include: Giant Christmas tree lighting Snow flurries Face painting …

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Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches and other exciting vehicles are on display at Exotics at Dania Point auto show in Dania. Exotics At Dania Pointe  2023, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on November 12, features about 350 vehicles on display, including Pagani, Bugatti and others.  Entry and parking are free on-site for spectators. Dania Pointe is …

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The Plantation Holiday Parade is a festive event that city residents look forward to every year. In 2023, the parade is 9 a.m. Saturday, November 18, with a route from Northwest 46th Avenue and Broward Boulevard, west to Northwest 69th Avenue, Northwest Fourth Street to Plantation City Hall, 400 NW 73rd Avenue, Plantation. Bleachers are …

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Furry friends are the focus of an event on Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale that features a doggie fashion show, DJ entertainment and vendors.  Mutts & Martinis in 2023 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on November 11 at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Regular entry is free. Bow Wow VIP entry …

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Veterans Day includes events and deals in Broward that offer an opportunity to display appreciation for those in the armed forces. Usually events are free.  Occasionally, reservations  may be required. Some events and deals are open to the public, and others are for veterans and military. Veterans Day is November 11 every year and honors …

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The 67th annual Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade will start at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 at the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk at Missouri Street and proceed south to Harrison Street. The parade was started in the 1950s by merchants who wanted to draw customers to Hollywood Beach and it has been a favorite Hollywood …

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