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Fort Lauderdale is featuring a Pre Labor Day Festival with live bands, vehicles on display, and shopping. The festival in 2024 is 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, September 1, at North Beach Restaurants and Shoppes, A1A and Oakland Park Boulevard, Northeast 32nd Street and Northeast 33rd Street from A1A to the Intracoastal Waterway. Entry …

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Reggae artists, activities for youngsters, and fresh produces are featured at a free Jamaica Emancipendence Fair in Broward. The event includes lots of live music. Jamaica Fair in 2024 is 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, August 3, with free entry and $10 parking fee. Parking is payable at the event,  or online with an …

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For an event with a fun name, food trucks and a live band, it’s Eats ‘N’ Beats in Parkland, and entry is free. Events in 2024 include 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays May 4, June 1, July 6 and August 3 at Pine Trails Park Amphitheatre.  Bring lawn seating or blankets. Pine Trails Park …

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The rooftop terrace of the YMCA in Fort Lauderdale is the place to be for a free performance featuring a duet of string instruments.  The show in 2024 is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at 408 N.W.  14th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale 33311. The performance features guitarist Bob Folse and Elizabeth Aran on cello.  Information and …

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Live entertainment, art vendors and a Kids Zone are featured at a free  event presented in Broward by Tri-Rail railroad. Tri-Rail Summer Fest in 2024 is 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, in Fort Lauderdale. The event includes: food trucks, including Jake’s Drive-In Burgers, Ya Hala & others vendors bounce houses glitter tattoos …

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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 2024 Miramar Steel Pans Steel pan drums performance by Steel Away is 1 p.m. …

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While plenty of towns in Florida feature July 4th fireworks on the Fourth of July, Weston uses a different schedule for  its Independence Day extravaganza, with a celebration on July 3 and a parade on July 4. Weston Hometown Fourth of July Celebration Weston’s Hometown Fourth of July Celebration in 2024 in Weston includes fireworks, …

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Pack up your portable seats and blankets. Rock In The Park events feature a live band at ArtsPark in Hollywood.  It’s extra nice because it’s free. Rock In The Park in 2024 includes 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, featuring Live From 05 Miami Beach Rock Ensemble ArtsPark is on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway. It’s …

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Lots of July Fourth events in Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield and other towns in Broward feature fireworks, parades and plenty of live entertainment. Many are free, with free parking. Kids’ activities are often featured. Lots of events include live bands and food trucks.  Usually, Fourth of July events in 2024 are on Thursday, July 4, …

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Fort Lauderdale offers a 4th of July Spectacular featuring fireworks and festivities including water slides, fireworks and live bands. Fourth of July Spectacular in 2024 is 12 p.m. to 9: 15 p.m. Thursday, July 4, with entertainment and activities including: inflatable water slides beach games face painting 12 p.m. S.O.U.L. band 2:45 p.m. Coyote Wild …

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Upright Hootenanny  and other bands are featured at a free festival at an oceanside park in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Scuba4Good Festival in 2024 is 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 1, and the event includes vendors, regional bands, and food and drinks for purchase. Entry is free. Donations are accepted and raffle tickets are on sale …

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