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The Tropical Audubon Society offers free birding field trips and other events for those who want to learn more about South Florida’s feathered friends (and our real snowbirds that pass through). The group also offers butterfly and plant trips, local outings in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and trips to other parts of Florida. …

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If you appreciate taking your own interesting holiday photos, South Florida offers some wonderful, whimsical, and festive displays. Adorable selfies. Pose with pals. Broward, Dade and greater Palm Beach offer lots of opportunities in 2023 for impressive Instagramable pictures. Plenty of places and events are free. Snow and Snowmen Dania Dania Pointe plaza offers free …

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The Pompano Beach/Lighthouse Point/Deerfield Beach Holiday Boat Parade dazzles the waterways.  The boat parade in 2024 is Friday, December 13 on the Intracoastal Waterway. The event usually features  more than 50 boats decorated with holiday lights, music and dancing. Entry is usually free for participating boats and entry is free at various watch areas.  If …

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Popular and festive, the  Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade features elaborately decorated water crafts floating in formation on The New River & Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2024 is 6:30 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m. December 14,  featuring a prime outdoor watch area in Fort Lauderdale with live entertainment and a …

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Light Up Dania Beach offers entertainment, synthetic ice skating and a drone show. Photo ops include selfies with Santa.  The event in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. November 16 and entry is free. Please return to the feature for information about this event. Light Up Dania Beach Kids zone Ugly Sweater event, which …

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Once the ceremonies, parades and festivities are over, there are still plenty of deals and discounts being offered by restaurants, local attractions, businesses and other establishments that may not only apply to vets and active-duty military, but also to their families, as a way of saying, “Thank you for your service!” Special note: All National …

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Furry friends are the focus of an event on Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale that features a doggie fashion show,  food trucks and vendors.  Mutts & Martinis in 2024 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Saturday, November 9  at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Regular entry is free. VIP vodka drink tastings …

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Pompano Beach is showing off its Island vibes. Dance to the music and taste the food. Entry is free for Pompano Beach Caribbean Fest with a variety of live entertainment. The lively outdoor festival in 2024 is  5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, October 19 & entertainment includes  Nailah Blackman Paul Anthony and the Reggae …

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Wonderful pets are available for adoption from the Broward animal shelter in Fort Lauderdale, usually with no fees required.  Broward County is waiving adoption fees for dogs and cats. A $20 deposit is required for dog weighing less than 25 pounds. If adding a fluffy friend to your family is of interest, adoptable pets are …

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