Great American Beach Party in Fort Lauderdale is loaded with events & it’s free

Fort Lauderdale is throwing a beach party loaded with entertainment and activities. It's the Great American Beach Party.

The fun and free event in 2024 is 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Las Olas Oceanside Park.  Throw on your favorite pair of shades & pack up your towels & sunscreen.

Family-friendly fun at the event includes:

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sand sculpting at Las Olas Boulevard and A1A.
• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Water slides at Las Olas Boulevard and A1A.
• Kids' zone.
• 2 p.m. Parachute jump by SOCOM Para-Commandos.
• Art show.
• Vendors and exhibitors.
• Native Village exhibit.
• Face painting.
• Auto show

Live bands

• 11 a.m. Life in Technicolor. Coldplay tunes.
• 12 p.m. KYO and the Heartbreakers.
• 4 p.m. Reaxtion Band.

Las Olas Oceanside Park is at 3000 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale.

Parking fees:

Event parking is $20 at various locations including  at Las Olas Garage, 200 E. Las Olas Circle, Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, 700 Seabreeze Boulevard.

Regular parking rates are about $4 an hour. Street parking rates are $4 per hour for non-registered residents and $1.50 per hour for registered Fort Lauderdale residents. 

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