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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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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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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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The public pool in Tamarac offers occasional events with games, entertainment and other festivities. Tamarac aquatic facilities, 954-597-3660, are at 9300 NW 58th St., Tamarac. Events in 2025 include Pirate Plunge & Water Safety The pool event is 10 a.m.  – 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17  and entry is free. Swim lessons and water safety …

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Miami’s countryside: South Dade South Dade’s farmers have made an indelible impact on the destination as both an economic engine and as a resource for its MICHELIN-recognized dining scene. To honor their contributions, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau is bringing back Miami-Dade Farmers Month, from November 1-30, 2024. All month long, special deals …

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Where can you find performances of Afro-Cuban dance, samba percussion, taiko drumming, merengue music, rumba dance and Polynesian hula? At HistoryMiami’s annual Culture Fest 305 on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but advance registration is required. This is truly a folklife festival that celebrates human enthusiasm and …

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If you’re a fan of fried ravioli, pizza and other Italian fare, save your appetite for Feast of Little Italy Italian Festival in Jupiter.  Entry is free for the event, which includes food for purchase, live music, bocce, art, food demonstrations and wine seminars. There will be lots of authentic Italian food for sale. Feast …

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