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Free entertainment at Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale

The delightful Las Olas Oceanside Park, occasionally referred to as LOOP  —  offers exciting events, festivals, live entertainment, fitness programs and vendor fairs. Usually events are free.

Sound Waves. Photo/Las Olas Oceanside Park

The park is at  3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316

Events at LOOP

Performances in 2023 include

April 8 Sax and Flute player Pamir Guanchez and his Latin Flow Band 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. April 21 The Goodnicks,  guitar-driven band featuring pop, rock and other genres

5 p.m. – 6 p.m. April 23 Navy Band Southeast Rock Band  Broward Navy Days event

6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. April 28 Higher Ground

4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. April 29 Navy Band Southeast Broward Navy Days event

6:30 p.m.  – 9:30 p.m. May 5 Extasy

6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. May 12 Pure Heart & Mr. Nice Guy

6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. May 19 Hot Brass

6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. May 26 Private Stock

Information is available online.

Photo/Las Olas Oceanside Park

Las Olas Oceanside Park Farmers, Antiques & Artisan Market

Vendors events are usually  9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale

 Information about extra activities is available on the website

Occasional Sundays

Vendor market  usually  10 a.m.  5 p.m. Sundays at Las Olas Oceanside Park; information online.

Photo/Las Olas Oceanside Park

Fitness

Free & relatively inexpensive yoga and other fitness programs; information is on the website.

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.

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Las Olas Oceanside Park vendor market
When
Monthly on the 2nd Sunday @ 9:00 am-4:00 pm (starting April 10, 2022)
Cost
FREE
What
Las Olas Oceanside Park vendor market
Where
Las Olas Oceanside Park
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