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Delight in the flavors and rhythms of The Islands in Broward. Food. Music. Dancing. Caribbean heritage events in Broward offer food and lively entertainment, with plenty of free events. Caribbean Heritage Month is traditionally celebrated in June. Caribbean Heritage Events in 2025 Caribbean Heritage Festival in Sunrise Steel drums and other island rhythms are featured …

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EVENTS POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER; new dates yet to be determined. Previously posted: There are three events going on at the same time: Seafood, Music & Art Fest, Grill Fest, and Craft Beer Festival was to be held on Saturday & Sunday, June 15-16, 2024, from 2 to 8 p.m. All have free general admission; …

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The Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District’s 50th anniversary will be celebrated Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Sugar Sand Park, and the public is invited. There will be live music, carousel rides, cupcakes & barbecue, food vendors, lawn games and family fun for all. Admission is free; vendor prices vary.   What: Greater Boca …

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The Broward Parks and Recreation Division is presenting Parks Fest at Tradewinds Park, an event loaded with activities and entertainment, including jazz flutist and Grammy winner Nestor Torres and Florida Youth Orchestra. Parks Fest  in 2024 is 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 21, and entry is free. The fee for parking at the …

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SunFest is the annual art, music and entertainment extravaganza in South Florida. SunFest 2024 is set to take place the first weekend in May. Not only will there be floating bars, there will also be multiple stages, with one dedicated to showcasing local talent, plus an extensive marketplace of exhibitors and vendors. When: Friday, May …

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Popular performers from South Florida, artists and food vendors are featured at the Pompano Beach Seafood Festival. The festival in 2024 is 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 20, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 21,with entry fees of $15 per day or $20 for the weekend. Here is the music schedule. …

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The Orchid and Garden Festival at Bonnet House in Broward features live entertainment, lectures about plants, and garden art. Orchids and tropical plants are on display and for sale.  The Orchid Festival in 2024 is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, and tickets are $15. Purchase tickets online. Tropical …

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The Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Fest dishes out fries, fritters, and other fare flavored with bacon. Admission is free for this family friendly event: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 23 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 24, 2024 in Wellington. Limited free parking available on site. The event is at the Village of …

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The 34th annual ArtFest by the Sea is set for March 9-10, 2024, in Juno Beach. Admission is free. Vendor prices vary. The event will feature more than 300 artists from 30 states, working in diverse media. There will be sculpture, jewelry, woodwork, painting, wearable art and more. Artfest is held along A1A in Juno …

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It’s a parade — Youth Day Parade in Oakland Park, with other free festivities, including rides and live entertainment. The 2024 theme is Wizards, Warriors & Wonderlands. Costumes are encouraged. Oakland Park Youth Day Parade in 2024 is March 9,  starting at Jacob Pastorius Park, then moving south on Dixie Highway, west on Northeast 38th …

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The Original Marathon Seafood Festival is truly a family-friendly event; featuring fresh-caught local keys seafood at amazing prices, cold beverages for adults and kids, live entertainment the entire weekend, more than 220 vendors to satisfy all your shopping needs, as well as an expanded boat show, and plenty of rides and games for children. Admission …

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