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St. Patrick’s Day is an occasion for parades, festivals and other fun events in South Florida. Events in 2025 in Broward, greater Palm Beach and Miami-Dade are varied dates in March, and lots of festivities are free.   In Miami-Dade, there are big street parties, plus smaller celebrations at Irish pubs. In Broward, festivities include the …

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For fans of energetic Salsa sounds, this event is for you. The Hollywood Salsa Fest is a free event with lively entertainment. The  Salsa Fest in 2025 is 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at ArtsPark on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway. Performers include  Melina Almodovar Jose Alberto Alayn Garcia Cachi y su …

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The picturesque New River in Fort Lauderdale is the scene of a lively event featuring thousands of floating rubber ducks and opportunities to win exciting prizes. Duck Fest Derby in 2025 is 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Saturday, April 5, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. The event, which supports organizations that …

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This is a monthly music series of concerts that is hosted by Palm Beach Gardens Recreation on the first Saturday of the month through March. Admission is free and refreshments will be available for purchase but seating is limited, so arrive early and take your own chair to secure your space.  Upcoming: Saturday, March 1, …

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The inaugural Muscle on the Beach classic car show rolls into Delray Beach with Stingrays, Barracudas and other top-flight muscle cars of the 60s, 70s and 80s on display at Old School Square. The event is free for spectators, hosted by international TV star Mike Brewer, host of the Discovery series “Wheeler Dealers.” WHEN: Saturday, …

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The annual Palmetto Bay Village Picnic is coming up for Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coral Reef Park, 7895 SW 152nd Ave., Miami. Admission is free; vendor prices vary. This community event includes the following: Food vendors Rides & Games Performances Face Painters Balloon Twisters Music and more For more information and …

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The Gifford Lane Art Stroll will return for its 26th year on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from noon to 5 p.m. The free event takes place along Gifford Lane in Coconut Grove, a normally sleepy little residential block near the Kirk Monroe tennis courts between Oak and Day Avenues (3200 block). The event is free. …

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Local movie theaters get on the Oscar bandwagon offering moviegoers discount ticket prices to review Best Picture nominees before the Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2. Buy your tickets early! Regal is hosting its Best Picture Film Festival from Friday, Feb. 21, through Sunday, March 2, 2025, at participating theaters. AMC will host a Two …

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Royal Palm Beach will host the free, family-friendly West Fest, from Friday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March. 2, 2025, at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Times: Friday, Feb. 28: from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 1, from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 2, from 1 to 5 p.m. The event will include the …

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