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Go to a parade. Participate in a festival and listen to live music. Broward offers varied events for the Martin Luther King Jr.  holiday. The holiday emphasizes social and political freedom and equality. Festivities recognize the accomplishments and values of King, who promoted peaceful  advocacy for social justice. MLK events in 2026 in Broward include …

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The Hollywood Beach Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk  runs more than two miles along the beach, and it lined with restaurants, shops and motels. Entertainment …

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Plenty of live performers, visual artists and an aerial acrobatics act are featured at Art Hollywood, with events at participating studios and restaurants, and at ArtsPark in Hollywood. Art Hollywood in 2026 is noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 31, and entry is free. Lots of the events are in downtown Hollywood and at ArtsPark, …

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Relish the rhythms of the holidays at a free live outdoor performance featuring the South Florida Pride Concert Band. The event in 2025 is at 7 p.m. Friday, December 19, 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. …

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Delight in the rhythms of disco in Coconut Creek The Disco in December event in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, December 5, and entry is free.   The event includes Original Studio 54 Band at 7 p.m., 6 p.m., plus disco dance instruction and ’70s attire. If you’d like a bite, food vendors are …

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Hollywood is throwing  festivities packed with events and entertainment for its 100th birthday, including a free concert by popular recording artists Kool and The Gang.  Free entry is offered for events at ArtsPark on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway both Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22. The celebration is 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. …

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Fall festivities at an event in north Broward include line dancing and plenty of other entertainment.  Fall Harvest Festival in 2025 is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 15, and entry is free.  The event includes: 2:45 p.m. & 5 p.m. Lumberjack show.  3:30 p.m. line dance instruction. 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Six …

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For an entertaining event loaded with street food, BBQ and live bands, Beer-B-Q  in Lauderhill offers free entry with food and beverages for purchase. Beer-B-Q in 2025 is 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, November 1, at 1803 NW 38th Avenue, Lauderhill 33311. Entry is free.  VIP tickets are $87.61 online. Vendors and a Kids Zone …

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Pumpkins. Trunk or treat. Entertainment.  It’s fall in Dania Beach. The Dania Beach Fall Festival in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, October 24, with free entry. The fall festival  is at  Frost Park, 300 NE Second Street, Dania Beach 33004.  The festival includes Trunk or Treat National Night Out with BSO  live …

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Pompano Beach is showing off its Island vibes. Dance to the music and taste the food. Entry is free for the Pompano Beach Caribbean Fest with a variety of live entertainment. The lively outdoor festival 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025. The event will include Caribbean cuisine, costumes, cultural showcases, music and more. …

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Deerfield Beach is presenting a Fall Festival with a pumpkin patch, live entertainment & activities for kids.  Festivities in 2025 are 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 11, at Pioneer Park, 217 NE Fifth Avenue, Deerfield Beach. Entry and activities are free. Parking is free. Deerfield Beach Fall Festival includes: pumpkin patch with photo …

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