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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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Regal is showing classic holiday movies on select weekends for just $5.  From December 7 to December 22, on select Saturdays and Sundays, the chain will feature a family-favorite holiday film for all to enjoy back on the big screen again. Times vary by location. Here’s the schedule: Dec. 1 and 7: Elf Dec. 8: A Christmas …

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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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If you believe the spirit of the holidays comes alive through music, then you won’t want to miss the Christmas Cantata. It’s a one-hour program and is free to attend but since seating is limited, we recommend arriving early. When: Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, from 3 to 4 p.m. Where: Cason United Methodist Church, 342 …

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Load up the youngsters. A free holiday drive-in movie with extra holiday features is offered in Coconut Creek.  The film is at 7 p.m. December 14, 2024, with 6 p.m. trackless train rides and photo ops with Santa. Entry is free. The film is “The Grinch.” For information, phone 954-545-6682  The venue is the Butterfly …

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The Lincoln Road Business Improvement District is hosting its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting festivities on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Euclid Oval at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Lincoln Road. The Christmas Tree Lighting festivities will include kids’ holiday crafts, a holiday parade featuring special guests, a special …

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The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray invites the public to its annual Kwanzaa Celebration 2-5 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. It’s a free event with RSVP to secure your spot at this celebration of culture, community, and unity. A $10 donation is requested. Festivities include gift-making, art activities, storytelling for children, and food …

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The holidays in Davie include a vendor fair featuring handmade items, plants and planet-friendly green products.  Live music and raffles are featured. What: The Holiday Craft and Green Fair When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November  23, and Sunday, November 24, 2024 Where: Bergeron Rodeo,  4201 Rodeo Way, Davie. Entry and parking are free. …

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If your holiday plans include seeing “The Nutcracker,” we’ve found a way you can see several performances of this time-honored classic for less. Many of the deals, from Culture Shock Miami, are for patrons age 13 to 22 — but each young person can bring someone else along for the same low price. ‘The Nutcracker’ …

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