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It’s fun, entertaining and offers free entry. It’s the Dania Beach Wine and Seafood Festival. The event in 2025 is 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, March 8, with live bands, artist and artisan vendors, and food vendors from local restaurants.  Entry is free. Food and drinks are offered for purchase. Tasting tickets for liquor …

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Live entertainment and food trucks are offered for the Earth Day event in Plantation.  Earth Day in Plantation in 2025 is  5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5, with free entry. The Earth Day fest includes educational booths, kids activity area, and food trucks. The festival is at at Pine Island Park, 320 S. …

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For fans of energetic Salsa sounds, this event is for you. The Hollywood Salsa Fest is a free event with lively entertainment. The  Salsa Fest in 2025 is 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at ArtsPark on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway. Performers include  Melina Almodovar Jose Alberto Alayn Garcia Cachi y su …

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Orange Blossom Festival offers vendors, live bands and things to do for kids in Davie. A parade and an auto show are included in the events. The Orange Blossom Festival  in 2025 is Friday, February 21, Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23, and entry is free.  Festival at Bamford Park The event includes: 6 …

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Delight in the rhythms of live bands with DJs and line dancing at Smooth Sounds Soirée in Pompano Beach. The Soirée events in 2025 include 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, November 15 with free entry.  Food trucks are at the event for those who want to purchase dinner.  Performers include  Deep Fried Funk  Richard …

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Entry is free for Pioneer Days, a parade and Deerfield Beach Art Stroll. The events include several live bands, fireworks and a kids zone. Pioneer Days in 2025 are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, February 15, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Sunday, February 16, at the Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue. …

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The Music Club of Hollywood is planning a full season of free concerts at various venues in Hollywood through June 2025. Here is the schedule: Saturday, Feb. 1. 4 p.m. Sounds of Motown. T-Y Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood.  Wednesday, Feb. 12. 6:15 p.m. Flint Blade, Chapman stick player. This is part of the Folk Music …

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Food vendors, kids’ activities and live entertainment are included at Soul Fest in Oakland Park. Soul Fest  in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, February 7, and entry is free. The Derek Mack Band provides the entertainment and food trucks offer snacks and drinks for purchase.  The venue is Pastorius Park, 4000 N. …

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Tamarac is proudly representing its diversity with a festival that features performances and exhibits reflecting people from different nations and backgrounds. ONE TAMARAC Multicultural Festival offers food trucks, exhibits and kids zone.  Live music, dance and laser light show are included. The festival in 2025 is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 8, and …

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Floats, twirlers, and dancers are among entertainment featured in the Sistrunk Parade and Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Sistrunk Parade and Festival in 2025 is 8:30 a.m. Saturday, February 22, for the parade and 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. for the festival. Entry to the festivities is free.  The event is in association with Black History …

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