Great American Beach Party in Fort Lauderdale with waterslides, parachute jump, vintage vehicles & 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 2026 is 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the beach and Las Olas Oceanside Park.  Throw on your favorite pair of shades & pack up your towels & sunscreen.'

Family-friendly fun at the event includes:

• 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
• Parachute jump by SOCOM Para-Commandos
• Art show
• Vendors and exhibitors
• bands 
• Auto show

Photo/Fort Lauderdale

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

Parking fees:

Event parking is $25 at various locations including  at Las Olas Garage, 200 E. Las Olas Circle, Fort Lauderdale street parking and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, 700 Seabreeze Boulevard.

Parking at the Riverwalk garage are $3 an hour.for non-registered residents and $1.50 per hour for Fort Lauderdale residents registered with the parking office. 

Photo/Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation

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