Holiday lights, entertainment & events at Fort Lauderdale beach

Festive lights, a dapper 20-foot tropical snowman named Olas, and entertainment are featured at Fort Lauderdale beach and Las Olas Oceanside Park.

Holiday displays, photo ops, and lots of events are free. Las Olas Oceanside Park or LOOP is at 3000 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33316.

Events for 2024 include

Live entertainment

Performances are usually 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

November 29 Hotter Than July

December 6 Latraia Savage

December 13 Nearly Diamond

December 24 Jeff Grainger and his band

Vendor market entertainment

12 p.m. December 1 The Sweet Adelines

12 p.m. December 8 Ginetta Vendetta Holiday Jazz Duo

12 p.m. December 14 Ginetta Vendetta Holiday Jazz Duo

12 p.m. December 15 The Minx & The Maestro Holiday Jazz Duo

11 a.m. December 21 Miss Tracy Sings singalong

12 p.m. December 21 The Holidazed   Reggae Pop Holiday

12 p.m. December 22 Karaoke with DJ Jason

Movies

5 p.m. – 10 p.m. event including A Christmas Carol in 3D

Displays

Olas The Beach Snowman 

Photo/Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation

Light Up Fort Lauderdale Beach

5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. November 18  Light Up The Beach

Photo/Las Olas Oceanside Park

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