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60th annual Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade

Sixty years of magic on the water. Relish a favorite dazzling winter season tradition in South Florida with Pompano Beach/Lighthouse Point/Deerfield Beach  Holiday Boat Parade on the Intracoastal Waterway. Entry is free for participating boats and entry is free at various watch areas. In holiday boat parades, yachts, sailboats and other watercraft are decorated to …

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Free ‘Ocean Way Holiday’ in Deerfield

Photo ops with Santa and live entertainment are featured at Ocean Way holiday festivities in Deerfield Beach. Ocean Way for 2022 is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. December 3 at Deerfield beach parking lot, 149 S.E. 2nd Ave., Deerfield Beach 33441. Entry is free. Parking fees apply. Parking rates usually are $2 an hour to …

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Enjoy snow flurries, make a snowman at Dania Pointe Plaza

Snow flurries are featured at Dania Pointe, a shopping, dining and entertainment plaza in Dania. The snowfall displays with festive holiday songs are free. Parking is free. Let It Snow display Snow flurries 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays November 25-December 23 Snow flurries 7 p.m. Sundays November 25-December 23 Snow flurries 5 …

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Winter holiday festivals, parades in Broward

Winter festivals, fun with Santa, and dazzling light displays are part of the seasonal festivities in South Florida. Many events are free. Some are inexpensive, or offered with deals & discounts. Please return to this feature as other events are added. 2022 Holiday Displays in Broward Photo Ops Festive places in South Florida for fun …

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Santa Claus and reindeer travel along river in Wilton Manors

Sometimes Santa soars in a flying sleigh. While in South Florida, he apparently enjoys traveling by river in a lighted water sleigh. He and his reindeer will be navigating the Middle River in Wilton Manors  5 p.m. December 14, weather permitting. Our jolly guy’s excursion launches from Colohatchee Boat Ramp. Spectators watch Santa from local …

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Free ‘Christmas on Las Olas’ in Fort Lauderdale

Fun for kids. Ice skating. Live holiday music. Las Olas Boulevard is offering its very popular holiday event, and entry is free. In downtown Fort Lauderdale for 2022, Christmas on Las Olas is 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. November 29 on Las Olas Boulevard, an elegant fashion and dining district. The event from Southeast 8th …

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Hollywood Candy Cane Parade is free oceanside holiday event

Festive floats are included in a lively holiday parade oceanside in Hollywood. If you’d rather not park at the beach, free shuttles are offered from downtown Hollywood. What: Candy Cane Parade When: For 2022, it’s 7 p.m. December 3     Route: Missouri Street to Harrison Street. An emcee is positioned at Hollywood Bandshell at …

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