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The Pompano Beach/Lighthouse Point/Deerfield Beach Holiday Boat Parade dazzles the waterways.  The boat parade in 2024 is 7 p.m. Friday, December 13, on the Intracoastal Waterway. The event usually features  more than 50 boats decorated with holiday lights, music and dancing. Entry is free for participating boats and entry is free at various watch areas.  …

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For a visual treat, festive light displays are delightful.  A free walk-up display in North Broward offers lovely photo ops and a tree with lights that twinkle to holiday tunes. The displays in 2024 are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in December on the lawn at Coral Springs city hall, 9500 West Sample Road, Coral …

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Lights dancing to favorite seasonal songs are the draw at a popular outdoor walk-up holiday light show in Plantation Acres.  You must purchase tickets online prior to the event. Christmas Lights in the Acres  is a walk-up display with an impressive light show synchronized to festive tunes. The fee is $10 per vehicle with reservations …

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Happy Hanukkah! Broward County organizations have planned a number of public events to celebrate Hanukkah this year. The Jewish holiday falls on different days every year in the English calendar. In 2024, Hanukkah is December 25 through January 2, 2025. Hanukkah celebrates both a military victory and a miracle. The holiday commemorates the victory of …

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Santa is attending Winter Wonderland, a holiday event in Tamarac. Entry is free. Festivities in 2024 are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 13, at Tamarac Park baseball fields, 954-597-3620, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac. Parking is free. The event includes: photo ops with Santa bounce houses rides games face painting Sign up for …

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Fort Lauderdale is offering free New Year’s Eve festivities including an outdoor street party with a lighted anchor drop.  Music entertainment includes DJ Penn House and Valerie Tyson Band. The Fort LauderdaleDowntown Countdown includes bounce houses, inflatables and games.  The event in 2024 is 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. December 31 at Southwest Second Street …

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Photo ops with Santa, holiday tunes,  and light displays are featured at Deerfield Beach’s annual Ocean Way Holiday festivities. Ocean Way Holiday in 2024 is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 7, at Deerfield beach parking lot, 149 S.E. 2nd Ave., Deerfield Beach 33441. Entry is free. Parking fees apply. Parking rates usually are …

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In Davie, horses are part of the holiday lighting festivities. Holiday Lighting of the Greens Festival  includes the Jingle Bell Horse Parade. Live entertainment, Santa, and games are  featured. If you’d like a snack, food is available for purchase. The event in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 7, at Bamford Sports …

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