Rhythm by the River Black Voices festival in Fort Lauderdale includes performances, games & free entry

Entry is free for Rhythm by the River “Black Voices” Festival in Fort Lauderdale, which features live performances, activities and food trucks.

The Rhythm By The River festival in 2025 is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 26, at Esplanade Park on the delightful Riverwalk promenade.

Performers and activities include

• Dillard High School Jazz Ensemble
• singer La Vie
• The Fantells  roots reggae
• Soca singer Kevin Lyttle
• games
• workshops
• food and drink vendors
• face painting
  

  Photo: Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale

The event is part of Broward Center's “Black Voices” initiative focusing on the role of the arts in equality and social justice.

Esplanade Park is at 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312.

Parking is usually about $3 an hour.

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