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Pets and their people who like lively social events, Fur The Love Pet Fest offers fun and food  at a park overlooking the ocean in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2024 is 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sunday, February 25m at Las Olas Ocenside Park with a Wild West theme, live band and line dancing lessons. …

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Exhibits about protecting the environment and live bands are featured at an Earth Day festival oceanside in Hollywood. Mother Ocean Music Festival is at the Hollywood Bandshell, on Johnson Street at the beach. The festival in 2024 is 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, April 20, and it’s free to attend. Parking fees apply. Entertainment …

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Wear your beads. Hollywood Mardi Gras offers its version of the festive event especially famous in New Orleans. Entry is free for the street festival. In 2024 , the event is 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, February 25, at Hollywood Boulevard off 19th and 20th Avenues, Hollywood 33020. The  Mardi Gras event includes live …

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The rhythms of the islands and waves rolling onto the beach are featured at Reggae Jam in Fort Lauderdale. Reggae Jam in 2024 is 12 p.m. – 7  p.m. Saturday February 24  at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316. Entry is free. Reserve Reggae Jam tickets online. For shopping …

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The annual St. Coleman’s Catholic Church Italian Festival is back for its 40th year in 2024. The free event will be Feb. 16-18 at St. Coleman Catholic Church in Pompano Beach. The event will include plenty of Italian food, carnival rides, live music, a silent auction, a car raffle and more. This year, indoor carnival …

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Grab a portable seat or blanket. Free live music events are offered at the Gazebo in Palm Aire in Pompano Beach. Gazebo jazz in 2024 includes: 6 p.m. Saturday February 17 Alex Dean. 6 p.m. Saturday March 16 jazz vocalist Nikki Kidd and Nikki Kidd Band. The venue is 623 Oaks Drive, Pompano Beach 33069. …

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Fun activities for kids, vendors and live entertainment are featured at the Tiger Trail Festival in Pompano Beach. Entry is free, with festivities recognizing Black History Month. In 2024, the event is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 17, and it’s outdoors.  Black History events in Broward  include other festivals, live performances, and exhibits.  …

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Grab a bite from your favorite food trucks. Groove to live music. Coral Springs is hosting a concert and entry is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Events in 2024 include 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday February 10, with entertainment, vendors and face painting.  The band rocks out with hits from Earth, …

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Entry is free for Pioneer Days, a parade and Deerfield Beach Art Stroll. The events include live bands, fireworks and a kids’ zone. Pioneer Days in 2024 are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. February 17. and Sunday, February 18, at the Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue. Pioneer Days Parade The parade is …

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ParkFest in Plantation is a free event featuring performances by the Florida Youth Orchestra and renowned Grammy winner Nestor Torres on flute. The event in 2024 is 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 18, with free entry.  ParkFest Love & Music Day is at Plantation Heritage Park, 954-357-5135, 1100 SW 59th Ave, Plantation 33317. …

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