Light Up Lauderdale features live entertainment and it's free

Festivities for adults and youngsters, including an opportunity to hang with Santa, are featured at Light up Lauderdale.

The festive event in 2026 is 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, November 5, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale on scenic Riverwalk on the New River.

The event includes a kids zone. At  7 p.m., Belles of Harmony performs.

Parking is usually about $3 an hour.  Broward features plenty of Light Up holiday events.

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