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The Margate Winter Festival in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, December 20, with free entry. Snow is featured. The  festival includes: snow, Florida style photo ops with Santa performances rides for youngsters food vendors craft fair Event venue is the fairground on Margate Boulevard and State Road 7.  Parking is free. More …

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Winter festivals, fun with Santa, and dazzling light displays are part of the seasonal festivities in South Florida. Broward County offers all kinds of events to celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year. Parades, festivals, concerts, family festivals, light displays and more abound from Coral Springs to Hallandale Beach, from Hollywood to Pembroke …

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Floridians know how to celebrate the winter holidays, even if “winter” doesn’t mean here what it means elsewhere. The snow may be fake, but the fun is real. South Florida has holiday parades, boat parades, Christmas tree lightings, menorah lightings, holiday concerts, family festivals and more. Many events are free or cheap. We also have big …

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Get ready for a fun time on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, when the 49th Annual Winternational Thanksgiving Day parade rolls through downtown North Miami along NE 125 St. from 6th to 12th Avenues. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. and will feature… Marching bands from various Miami-Dade high schools with color guard …

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West Palm Beach’s central hub of shopping, entertainment and dining is CityPlace that hosts ongoing family-focused events, from music and dancing to fashion, films and holiday celebrations. Some upcoming events: Nov. 16-17: Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For the season, CityPlace will be featuring the daily snowfalls, light shows at The …

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If you would enjoy an array of vegan foods, beverages and desserts, plus local shopping and music by a live DJ, then here are some upcoming events: What: Vegan Street Party When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, from 2 to 8 p.m. Where: Garden District Taproom, 410 Evernia St., West Palm Beach Entry is free. Food and beverages are offered …

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For fun, free outdoor excursions, lots of people delight in nature walks in parks.  For extra fun, direct your attention on birds. If you’re interested in bird watching or birding, libraries in Broward and greater Palm Beach loan equipment for free.  Sierra Taliaferro, a parks naturalist in Broward, offers some information on the delightful activity. “All …

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