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The Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade will be held rain or shine, and prizes will be announced at the Jupiter Lighthouse. The parade, led by a Zambelli traveling fireworks display navigates up the Intracoastal Waterway from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Inlet at approximately 8 p.m. 31st annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade When: …

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For the winter holidays, South Florida lights up with oodles of dazzling parades. Holiday boat parades and street parades are a delightful seasonal tradition with family and friends. Some events feature toy drives, if you’d like to drop off  an unwrapped present. Parades are among the many free and cheap holiday events in South Florida. …

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Flamingo Gardens in Davie glitters during the holidays with its lights display. Winter Wonderland Lights and decorations are poised among the tree-lined walkways of the attraction. Live music enhances the ambiance. Winter Wonderland in 2025 is 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. November 22 to December 30, except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission is …

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Entry is free for a festive Holiday Village in Oakland Park, with Santa, snow slide, carousel and ice skating rink. Holiday Village in 2025 is 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, December 5, and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 6, at Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park  33334. Free parking …

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The Jubilate Vocal Ensemble and the Jubilate Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Nelson Hall, will lead a community sing-along of Georg Friederich Händel’s Messiah at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Ancient Spanish Monastery, 16711 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami, Florida. Also participating will be the Eagle Point Elementary String Orchestra and …

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Boynton Beach is gearing up for the holidays and the future looks bright. Here’s what’s in store: Boynton Beach Holiday Parade When: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, beginning at 4 p.m. and ending at 6 p.m.  Where: Downtown Boynton Beach on Federal Highway between Boynton Beach Boulevard and Woolbright Road. The parade is free for spectators.  …

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Holiday events in Boynton Beach are free and open to the public, beginning with the evening tree lighting, followed by an afternoon parade the next day. Holiday Tree Lighting When: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach Features: Holiday music, food vendors, …

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The public is invited to attend these community holiday festivities with local artisans, food vendors, music, skating and a fire truck with snow. Winter in Paradise When: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Historic Northwest District, Heart & Soul Park, 825 N. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach Located just north of …

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Plenty of things to do and entertainment are featured at Light Up Sistrunk, which promises dancing in the streets and more. The event in 2025 is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 5, and entry is free. Light Up  includes photo ops with Santa, a kids area and health fair. Other features: slides tree …

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“The Centennial Express” is the theme for this year’s parade, featuring floats and marching bands displaying and saluting the city’s pride over the past 100 years. Holiday Street Parade: 100 Years of Holiday Cheer When: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Where: The parade will start at Federal Highway and SE 5th …

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