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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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Veterans Day celebrates active duty and retired men and women who chose to serve their country with pride. Here is a list of some of the Miami-Dade Veterans Day festivities we found. They include parades, picnics, parachutes, jazz, breakfasts and even motorcycle stunt shows. We urge everyone to show their appreciation for the members of …

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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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Performances, activities for kids and international foods for purchase are featured at a free family festival showcasing diversity represented in Sunrise. Live music and dance are included. The Cultural Festival in 2024 is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, November 9, with free entry. Entertainment includes 5:30 p.m. Cachi y Saoco Nuevo    Latin Salsa band …

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Readers of South Florida on the Cheap have a chance to attend a free advance screening of the new film from Amazon Studios, courtesy of Prime Video. Free tickets are first-come, first-served and can only be reserved online at amazonscreenings.com. The free advance screening will be Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the following …

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Winter Wonderland is the theme for this year’s parade, featuring floats and marching bands displaying and playing favorite scenes, characters and music from favorite Hollywood flicks. What: Holiday Street Parade When: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Where: The parade will start at Federal Highway and SE 5th Street, and travel north …

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Royal Palm Beach will feature seasonal fun for kids of all ages at its annual Winter Fest, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 2 to 9 p.m. Admission is free, with nominal fees for rides and food vendors. Features: A variety of performers and entertainment, plus food vendors plus the following: Tree lighting Snow slide & …

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Films and filmmakers from different parts of the world are featured at Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, also referred to as FLIFF. The film festival in 2024 is  November 8 through November 17 at participating venues in Broward. Venues include: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Davie Lauderhill Prices Prices for film festival films are usually $13 for …

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On the second Thursday of the month, after the Frost Art Museum closes for the day, it presents an after-hours experience called Tertulia Nights. In case you didn’t know, a tertulia is a word of Spanish origin that means a social gathering with literary or artistic overtones. Wheat: Tertulia Nights featuring New World Symphony When: …

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Feel free to dress up in your favorite Western wear for Boots on the Boulevard in Hollywood with live bands, food trucks and vendors. Boots on the Boulevard in 2024 is 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday December 8 and entry is free. The event is on Hollywood Boulevard at 19th and 20th Avenues. Entertainment …

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Festivities for adults and youngsters, including an opportunity to hang with Santa, are featured at Light up Lauderdale. The festive event in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, November 7, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale on scenic Riverwalk on the New River. The event includes live musical entertainment. At  …

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