Festive flamingos, live performances & Olas The Beach Snowman at Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale

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Author Patti Roth

Fort Lauderdale offers a whimsical twist on holiday decorations and photo opportunities. Olas The Beach Snowman with sunglasses, a tropical shirt and bright orange nose is poised at the beach off Las Olas Boulevard.

Holiday display at Las Olas Oceanside Park. Photo/Las Olas Oceanside Park

The beach area features decorations and lights displays at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33316.

Holiday events at the park include live performances and vendor fairs. Information is on the website.

Photo/Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation

Here are some of the free holiday events:

Merry GRINCHmas

Dates: Saturday and Sunday, December 6-7, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day

Highlights:

Whoville-themed holiday fun
Crafts, character appearances (Grinch, Cindy Lou, etc.)
Pet-friendly activities
Live entertainment and festive photo backdrops

Sounds of the Season: Music & Holiday Market

Saturday, December 6, 2025

12 to 3 p.m.: Live music and holiday market

Sunday, December 7, 2025

10 to 11 a.m.: Kids’ holiday music session
12 to 3 p.m.: DJ set and Christmas karaoke

Highlights:

Live music
Family-friendly activities
Open-air holiday market with local makers

Las Olas Oceanside Park is at 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316. Parking in the beach area, including, Las Olas Beach parking garage, 200 SW 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, is usually $4 an hour.