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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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Santa, holiday entertainment, & a kids zone are featured  at the Tamarac Holiday Lighting.  Photo ops are plentiful. The Light Up event in 2024 is 6:30 p.m.  Thursday, November 30, and entry is free. Light-up displays include Tree Kinara Menorah The event is at Caporella Park, 954-597-3620, 5200 Prospect Road. Extra parking with shuttles Parking …

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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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Going out to see holiday lights is an important part of the holiday season. In South Florida, many of those lights are on palm trees and not on evergreens, but that doesn’t make them any less desirable. Florida Christmas lights are still beautiful, and we also have beautiful weather in which to enjoy outdoor light …

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Water Taxi on The Intracoastal Waterway runs scenic routes in Fort Lauderdale and an express route from Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood. Information about Water Taxi and purchasing tickets is at 954-467-6677 or online. In December Water Taxi is adding routes to parks and restaurants along the Intercoastal Waterway to Pompano Beach.  Water Taxi routes Some …

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Kwanzaa is a holiday that focuses on African-American heritage and values. Bass Park will celebrate Kwanzaa Ujamaa, the fourth day, with a free event in Fort Lauderdale.   Ujamaa means cooperative economics and is the fourth principle of Kwanzaa. The Kwanzaa Ujamaa  event in 2024 is 2 p.m.  – 6 p.m. Friday, December 27 at …

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Gulfstream Park in Hallandale is partying  New Year’s Eve with a nightclub vibe featuring  live entertainment, dancers and a laser show. New Year’s Eve at the walking ring at Gulfstream is 9 p.m. December 31, 2023, until  1 a.m., and it’s family-friendly. Entry is free. Food and drinks are offered for purchase from vendors and …

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Fort Lauderdale is offering free New Year’s Eve festivities including an outdoor street party.  Live music entertainment includes the Brass Evolution band.  The Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown will include its famous anchor drop and live music. The fun in 2023 is 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. December 31 at Southwest Second Street and …

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Festive lights, a dapper 20-foot tropical snowman named Olas, and entertainment are featured at Fort Lauderdale beach and Las Olas Oceanside Park. Holiday displays, photo ops, and lots of events are free. Las Olas Oceanside Park or LOOP is at 3000 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33316. Events for 2024 include Live entertainment Performances …

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If you appreciate taking your own interesting holiday photos, South Florida offers some wonderful, whimsical, and festive displays. Adorable selfies. Pose with pals. Broward, Dade and greater Palm Beach offer lots of opportunities in 2023 for impressive Instagramable pictures. Plenty of places and events are free. Snow and Snowmen Dania Dania Pointe plaza offers free …

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