Free Sistrunk Festival includes a parade, entertainment & kids zone

Floats, twirlers, and dancers are among entertainment featured in the Sistrunk Parade and Festival in Fort Lauderdale.

Sistrunk Parade and Festival in 2026 is 8:30 a.m. Saturday, February 28, for the parade and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the festival. Entry to the festivities is free.

 The event is in association with Black History Month. 

Sistrunk Parade and Festival in Fort Lauderdale events

The parade starts at 8:30 a.m. on Sistrunk Boulevard from Northwest 17th Avenue to Northwest 10th Avenue. The parade includes vintage vehicles, step teams and floats.

The street festival is 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sistrunk Boulevard, Northwest Ninth Avenue to Northwest 14th Terrace. It will include vendors, a kids' zone and food for purchase.

Performers of live music include: 

• 4 p.m. Larry Dogg Band
• 5:15 p.m. Dwight Moment and Symphony
• 7 p.m. KeKe Wyatt

Photo: City of Fort Lauderdale

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