U.S. Navy Band performs at park in Fort Lauderdale

When the U.S. Navy docks in Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, the public is invited to free Fleet Week events and free Navy Band performances.

Broward Navy Days events in 2025 include

• 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Top Gun Olympics at Healthy Kids Day event at the YMCA in Weston
• Saturday, April 26. Navy Band Southeast Brass Band parade at 12 p.m. on A1A  from Beach Place to Las Olas Oceanside Park with performance of Navy Band Southeast  Rock Band from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Las Olas Oceanside Park, which hosts an outdoor vendor market. Las Olas Oceanside Park is at 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316. Parking is offered at lots and at Las Olas Beach Parking Garage, 200 Las Olas Circle, Fort Lauderdale 33316. Parking fees at the garage are usually $4 an hour.
• 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 26. Navy & Marines birthday performance at ArtsPark on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway in Hollywood. Parking fees are usually $1 to $1.50 per hour.

Entry is free.

Photo/Fort Lauderdale Beach Business Improvement District

Ship Tours

Public ship tours will be offered daily, including evening hours on most days. Due to Navy security requirements during Fleet Week Port Everglades, tours must be reserved in advance and all adults must undergo a background check by Broward Sheriff's Office.

Tours are scheduled April 23 through April 29. Free timed tickets are required. You can get tickets here. 

Find all the Navy Days and Fleet Week events here.

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