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  The film is off due to weather   The holiday film “The Polar Express” is shown for free in Dania. It’s 6:30 p.m. December 15, 2023, and feel free to bring a portable seat or blanket.  The film is at Meli Park, 2901 SW 52 Street, Dania Beach. Free & inexpensive things to do …

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Popular holiday events in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and other towns in South Florida include lighting & light-up festivities. Events often feature extra fun like live entertainment, activities for kids, face painting, vendors and Santa.  Usually lighting festivities are free. For some events, parking fees apply. Please return to this feature as other events are …

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Decorated watercraft are featured in a festive holiday boat parade on Lake Wellington. The parade, which likely includes about 30 vessels, starts at 6 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023, and spectators are welcome to provide their own seating. The parade can be seen from Town Center Promenade, 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, FL 33414.  Parking …

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Welcome the holidays with a festive tree lighting. The Village of Palmetto Bay will host its annual Light Up Your Holidays celebration from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. And admission is free! This festive family event at Village Hall, 9705 E. Hibiscus St., is expected to include: Giant Christmas tree lighting Snow flurries Face painting …

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The Plantation Holiday Parade is a festive event that city residents look forward to every year. In 2023, the parade is 9 a.m. Saturday, November 18, with a route from Northwest 46th Avenue and Broward Boulevard, west to Northwest 69th Avenue, Northwest Fourth Street to Plantation City Hall, 400 NW 73rd Avenue, Plantation. Bleachers are …

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The 67th annual Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade will start at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 at the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk at Missouri Street and proceed south to Harrison Street. The parade was started in the 1950s by merchants who wanted to draw customers to Hollywood Beach and it has been a favorite Hollywood …

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In celebration of active youth and community, the The Junior Orange Bowl Parade will take place on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 5 p.m. The theme is “Miracle on the Mile: A Holiday Parade and Celebration.” The parade will march through downtown Coral Gables, the Host City of the Junior Orange Bowl, and stride redefined …

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Thousands of lights &  Olas the beach snowman are featured at  Light Up  The Beach on A1A and Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. In 2023, the festivities are 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. November 10 at Las Olas Oceanside Park.  Delight in entertainment featuring Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds. The event includes a kids’ zone …

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Holiday festivities at a park in Fort Lauderdale include live local performances, bounce houses and train rides. It’s a merry event. Entry is free.  Parking is free. Light Up Carter Park 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. December 9 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-828-5411 The event includes face painting and a holiday tree lighting. …

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