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Patti Roth, the editor of Fort Lauderdale on the Cheap, scouts out state and national deals, discounts and coupons for our readers, finding the real deals and presenting them in an easy-to-read format. A veteran newspaper and magazine writer and a longtime South Florida resident, she has written for The Miami Herald, The Sun-Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Travel and Life, E Environmental Magazine, Dog Fancy, Cat Fancy, US Architecture and Earth911.com. Send your cheap tips to her at info@fortlauderdaleonthecheap.com.

Festivities for St. Patrick’s Day in Broward include bagpipes, parades and Irish dancing. Plenty of the events are free, including parades and festivals. There are also St. Patrick’s Day parties and events in Miami-Dade and St. Patrick’s Day parades and events in Palm Beach County. St. Patrick’s Day events in 2025 in Broward Fort Lauderdale St. …

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For reducing energy use in your South Florida residence, Florida Power & Light offers free online resources. Using less electricity helps save money on utilities fees. FPL Rebates Air-conditioning rebate of $150 for energy efficient units and following the program requirements Ceiling insulation rebate of $220 for eligible projects FPL Tips Turn off your overhead …

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St. Patrick’s Day on is an occasion for parades and festivals, including in Fort Lauderdale. Pull out your favorite emerald apparel and delight in the festive vibe.  St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in Fort Lauderdale in 2025 is 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8, and entry is free. Parade The parade is …

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For youngsters who are fascinated with trucks, Plantation is offering a perfect event. Touch a Truck in Plantation includes opportunities to walk right up to and possibly sit inside fire trucks, tractors and other vehicles. In 2025, the free event is 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, March 15, with no horns 9 a.m. to …

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Egg hunts for kids and other family events for Easter and Spring are offered Broward. Often an Easter Bunny (or Peter Rabbit or Spring Bunny) is on site. Some events offer exciting features, including bounce houses, petting farms, and rides. In Tamarac and some other towns, egg hunts are offered in pools. Pompano offers a …

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Free festivities in Hollywood for St. Patrick’s Day include a festival and lively parade with floats and NYPD Emerald Society Pipe and Drums.  St. Patricks Day Parade is on Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street in downtown Hollywood. Festivities in 2025 are 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, March 9, with a parade at 1 p.m., …

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For $5, grab a seat at Gateway theater in Fort Lauderdale for the vintage film “Leprechaun 2” . It’s a fun idea for a St. Patrick’s Day excursion with friends or as a date night. The film, which in the event promotion is described as “gloriously gory,”  is featured at 7:30 p.m. Sunday March 17 …

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The Master Chorale of South Florida is presenting classical music in a fun format that’s designed to appeal to kids in a free program offered in Fort Lauderdale. “Meet Mr. Mozart” will introduce children and teens to the composer who started writing music for the piano at age 5. Singers and instrumentalists will perform favorite …

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If you like being out and about without spending a wad of dough, Broward offers plenty of free and inexpensive festivals, holiday events and live entertainment. Those activities include festivities for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter, as well as festivals, art shows and free concerts, with many events to choose from every day Top free …

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Games focusing on water safety, food vendors and entertainment are featured at Water Safety Family Fun Day in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2024 is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday March 10 and entry is free. The venue is Esplanade Park,  400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312 on the Riverwalk promenade along The …

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