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The 10th annual Lake Osborne Holiday Boat Parade will now take place on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Festivities begin at 4 p.m., with the parade of boats at 7 p.m., finishing about 8 p.m. Features: Food trucks & vendors Prizes and fireworks Toy donations  Visit this Facebook page for more details. The event is hosted …

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Relish the rhythms of the holidays at a free live outdoor performance featuring South Florida Pride Concert Band. The event in 2024 is 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 20, and entry is free. The venue is Mickel Park, 2675 NW Seventh Avenue, Wilton Manors 33305 Bring a blanket or lawn chair if you’d like. Sign up …

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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 your seasonal entertainment, a drive-thru wonderland of animated light displays is on full display at Tradewinds Park.  Events for biking and strolling are offered. Holiday Fantasy of Lights in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. November 23 through January 4, 2025, with discount opportunities possible. The event features dazzling displays, complete with animal …

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For a fun Florida approach to holiday lights, embark on an excursion on the Water Taxi in Fort Lauderdale.  This is a fairly pricey and popular holiday activity. Water Taxi  holiday lights tours in 2024 are December 5 – January 4, with decorated vessels navigating The Intracoastal Waterway. The tour is a peek at the decorated …

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Ho, Ho, Ho! Friends and neighbors are invited to celebrate the holidays with the Boynton Beach Police Department at this free, family friendly event. What: Blue Lights & Holiday Nights When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Where: Boynton Beach Police Dept., 2100 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Cost: FREE; …

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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 2024 for impressive Instagramable pictures. Plenty of places and events with holiday decor are free. Snow in Dania Dania Pointe shopping …

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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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Northwood Village in West Palm Beach is hosting a night of fun, food and family festivities to celebrate the holiday spirit. What: Nights in Northwood Village When: Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, from 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Northwood Village, Old Northwood Historic District, West Palm Beach Cost: Free and open to the public; vendor prices …

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Tri-Rail’s “Winter Wonderland” presented by Herzog returns to Tri-Rail’s Miami Airport Station (3861 NW 21st Street, Miami 33142) on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free, family friendly event will feature interactive games, food trucks, holiday carolers, face painting, cookie decorating, bounce houses, a coloring station, festive costumed characters, photos …

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