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Celebrate the arrival of 2025 in Downtown Miami during the Miami Downtown Development Authority’s 1ONE New Year’s Day Celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 1 from 3-8 p.m. at Julia and Henry’s, 200 E. Flagler St.  The free, family-friendly block party will be headlined by the iconic DJ Irie, the legendary DJ who has spun at Miami …

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Delightful outdoor spaces are part of the appeal of South Florida.  For walking, biking & rollerblading, lots of folks love Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. The Broadwalk features Hollywood Bandshell offering free live entertainment. Hollywood Beach Broadwalk The promenade runs along the Atlantic Ocean with the rolling surf and breezy palms on one side and businesses, restaurants …

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If you’re looking for something fun to do New Year’s Eve, several festivities Tuesday, December 31 are free and relatively inexpensive, including an outdoor party in Fort Lauderdale with live entertainment, an anchor drop and early kid-friendly activities. Free New Year’s Eve Festivities in Broward Fort Lauderdale Free New Year’s Eve street festival in Fort …

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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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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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If your holiday plans include seeing “The Nutcracker,” we’ve found a way you can see several performances of this time-honored classic for less. Many of the deals, from Culture Shock Miami, are for patrons age 13 to 22 — but each young person can bring someone else along for the same low price. ‘The Nutcracker’ …

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Traditions help us remember what’s really important in life. So, check out this free street festival for Hanukkah and be sure to RSVP in advance. WHAT: Chanukah Street Festival WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m.  WHERE: Chabad of Greater Boynton Beach, 10655 El Clair Ranch Road Features: A fire show, DJ, …

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Festive theme decorated trees and a Hanukkah display are featured at a free Winter Wonderland exhibit in Plantation.  The indoor exhibit at Plantation Historical Museum includes a train village, a gift shop and occasional extra festive events. Extra events feature Santa and live entertainment. In 2024 the display is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. …

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