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We may never have a white Christmas, unless the snow is fake, and chestnut roasting on an open fire are unlikely. But despite our tropical winter weather, or maybe because of it, South Florida goes all out for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the winter holiday season. Palm trees look great in holiday lights, as do …

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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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The City of Boynton Beach will host the 52nd annual Holiday Parade in Downtown Boynton on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. The parade route will be on Federal Highway. between Boynton Beach Boulevard and Woolbright Road. Includes: Featured entertainment, marching bands, local schools, and community organizations. …

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Floridians know how to celebrate the winter holidays, even if “winter” doesn’t mean here what it means elsewhere. In Palm Beach County, there are dozens of events to mark Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s and more. The snow may be fake, but the fun is real. We have holiday parades, holiday boat parades, Christmas …

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The city of Royal Palm Beach will feature seasonal fun for kids of all ages at its annual Winter Fest, Saturday, Dec. 2, from 1 to 9 p.m. There will be twirlers, dancers, choirs, a band and other performers and entertainment, plus food vendors and the following: Tree lighting Snow Slide Fireworks Train ride Ferris Wheel …

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Who doesn’t love the winter holidays, especially in a place like Miami-Dade where winter is glorious? Indoor and outdoor events abound in Miami-Dade to celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, solstice and just the holidays in general. We have parades, on land and on water, festivals, concerts, light displays, “snow” and more family fun, much of …

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Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines is offering Polar Express Family Night. The event in 2023 is 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, and entry is free. Registration is requested. The event includes Santa storytelling model train train rides crafts and hot chocolate Southwest Regional Library, 954-357-6733, 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines 33331. …

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The Yuletide on Atlantic Parade is a festive holiday event in Pompano Beach that includes Santa. Floats, performers and high school bands are featured.  The parade in 2023 is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 7, with a route from Riverside Drive west on Atlantic Boulevard to Southeast 24th Avenue. If you want to be where the …

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First, watch the free annual Holiday Drone Show in the night sky over Ocean Drive on Miami Beach at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Then, see the Martin Scorsese movie “Hugo,” a story that takes place in 1931 Paris, where an orphan living in the walls of a train station gets wrapped up in …

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The City of Coral Gables is inviting everyone to celebrate Chanukah (or Hanukkah), complete with a free Fire Truck Parade, and more: Menorah Lighting Crafts & Snacks Face Painting Train Rides & Toddler Play Area Live Band Rock Climbing What: Chanukah Celebration When: Sunday, Dec. 10, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Where: Ponce Circle Park, …

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