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St. Patrick’s Day on is an occasion for parades and festivals, including in Fort Lauderdale. Pull out your favorite emerald apparel and delight in the festive vibe.  St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in Fort Lauderdale in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 16, and entry is free. Parade The parade is …

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Paintings. Bollywood Indian dancing. Live rock music. Taiko Drummers. Entertainment and exhibitors at the Coral Springs Festival of The Arts are international and varied. The Festival of The Arts in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 16, and Sunday, March 17, and entry is free.  The event includes artists, performers and  GardenFest. …

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Free festivities in Hollywood for St. Patrick’s Day include a festival and lively parade with floats and NYPD Emerald Society Pipe and Drums.  St. Patricks Day Parade is on Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street in downtown Hollywood. Festivities in 2024 are 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 10, with a parade at 1 p.m., …

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Discounted entry fees and a youth orchestra are offered at Bonnet House Family Day event in Fort Lauderdale. Bonnet House Family Day in 2024 is 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, with activities and entertainment. Bonnet House is an historic home with whimsical features and gardens.  Discounted entry fees for the event are …

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It’s fun, entertaining and offers free entry. It’s the Dania Beach Wine and Seafood Festival. The event, which was previously referred to as Dania Arts and Seafood fest, in 2024 is 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday March 9 with live bands, artist and artisan vendors, and food vendors from local restaurants.  A sand sculpture …

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Grab your blanket or lawn seat for free entertainment. The Jazzin event in Lauderhill includes a DJ, live bands and food trucks. Jazzin in 2024 is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at West Ken Lark Park, 1321 NW 33rd Avenue 33311. Entertainment includes: Lee Kelly and the DWHAS Band Junkanoo Band Melodic …

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Orange Blossom Festival offers vendors, live bands and fun for kids in Davie. A parade and an auto show are included in the events. The Orange Blossom Festival  in 2024 is Friday, February 23; Saturday, February 24; and Sunday, February 25, and entry is free.  Festival at Bamford Park The event will include: Arts 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 2024 is 8:30 a.m. Saturday, February 24, for the parade and 10 a.m. for the festival. Entry to the festivities is free.  The event is in association with Black History Month.  Sistrunk Parade …

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Free rides and a Polynesian show. Live music from regional bands. Those and other enticing features are part of the Butterfly Festival in Coconut Creek. The Butterfly Festival in 2024 is 2 p.m. to to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, February 24, and entry is free. The event includes: vendors, including food for purchase. Aloha Islanders, Polynesian …

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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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