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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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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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Live entertainment, kids activities and vendors are featured at the Tiger Trail Festival in Pompano Beach. Entry is free, with festivities recognizing Black History Month The event in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 15, and it’s outdoors.  Black History events in Broward  include festivals, live performances, and exhibits.  Tiger Trail Street …

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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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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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Relax outdoors in a park and delight in free live jazz entertainment. Jazz Picnic events in Lauderhill are at Lieberman Botanical Gardens, 3801 Inverrary Boulevard, Lauderhill 33319. Events are 11  a.m. to 2 p.m. Events in 2024 February 11 featuring S.O.U.L. with a repertoire that includes jazz, R&B, and world fusion. Information is online. Portable …

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