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Fort Lauderdale, FL
Best Events (Events)
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Christmas by the Sea |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 2009
E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale 33308 |
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Description:
Jolly, old St. Nick doesn't need cold weather to get in the holiday spirit – come on out to Lauderdale's Christmas by the Sea celebration and see for yourself. With a guest appearance by Mr. Claus himself, carolers and hayrides, this event's sure to draw some smiles and giggles. Best of all ... there's snow! |
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Winterfest Boat Parade |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 12, 2009
3109 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale 33304 |
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Description:
Join 850,000 other spectators and experience the time-honored boat parade that takes place along the Intracoastal Waterway. A large festival precedes the big event, which happens to be the largest boat parade in the world. Interestingly, this 10-mile parade is the length of Fort Lauderdale by water. Private boats, showboats and yachts are decked to the hilt with hundreds of thousands of holiday lights, special effects and decorations. To ensure a good seat that offers great viewing of this spectacular event, call in advance and make a reservation at the designated observation area located at Birch Park. |
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Las Olas Art Fair |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
January 2009, October 2009
Las Olas Blvd Between 6th and 11th Aves, Fort Lauderdale 33301 |
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Over 300 regional and national artists participate in this popular annual event. This two-part fair is held in January and also in October. Media includes ceramics, oil and watercolor paintings, hand-made jewelry, sculptures, photography, and stained glass. Live musical entertainment adds to the festive atmosphere. |
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Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow-Wow |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 2010
6300 Stirling Rd, Hollywood 30024 • 954-327-7625 |
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More than 25,000 visitors attend this popular annual event, always held the second weekend in Feb. Festivities include dancers, performers, and artisans from more than 100 tribes across the Americas. This festival showcases Seminole culture, with contests that put talent, archery, clothing, log peeling and fine arts- and crafts-making to the test. Events include Wyatt Earp gunfighters, Seminole ballet, rodeo, alligator wrestling, and a panther show. |
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South Florida Mardi Gras Fiesta & Fat Tuesday on Hollywood Beach |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 2010
North and South of Johnson St, Hollywood |
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Description:
Five days of celebrating take hold of Hollywood during the Mardis Gras season. Indeed, the revelry explodes in all directions at once – a masquerade march downtown, a parade down Hollywood Boulevard and, of course, plenty of food, drink and beads to go around. Indeed, les bon temps roulez! from the Boardwalk to the stages downtown! |
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Big Cypress Shootout |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 2010
HC-61 Billie Swamp Safari - Big Cypress Reservation, Clewiston 33440 |
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Description:
For history buffs visiting the Fort Lauderdale area in February, this reenactment of the Second Seminole War is a must. Staged in the heart of Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, the battle drama unfolds featuring realistic weapons, soldiers and warriors in period attire, traditional music and food, authentic settlements with working artisans, and even some alligator wrestling. Great for the entire family. |
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Florida Renaissance Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 13 - March 15, 2010
401 S Powerline Rd Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach |
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Lords and ladies, damsels and dashing dudes – they all come together in February to help South Florida celebrate the days of yore with five weekends full of colorful costumes, jousting, sword fights, magic shows, buskers, theatre in the round and even human chess games. Other family-friendly features include carnival rides, a crafts village, “old school” live music and plenty of kingly eats and drinks. |
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Pride Under the Sun |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 2010
730 N Federal Hwy Holiday Park, Fort Lauderdale • 954-828-5385 |
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Description:
Billed as the largest pride festival in the state, Pride Under the Sun helps showcase what helps rank the Fort Lauderdale area as one of the top gay and lesbian destinations in the US. In addition to loads of food and drink, the festivities include no shortage of great live music, plenty of opportunities for Country Western dancing, an AIDS quilt display and amusement rides. |
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Fleet Week Port Everglades |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
April 27 - May 2, 2009
Port Everglades Expy Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale 33324 |
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A wide range of activities take place during the seven days that comprise Fleet Week. First and foremost, there's the chance to watch on as several Navy vessels make their way into port – from Los Angeles-class attack submarines to guided-missile cruisers and aircraft carriers. In addition, the community hosts a "welcome ashore" bash for enlisted men and women, a golf tourney and a ton of other fun events leading up to the weekend-long Air & Sea Show. |
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Las Olas Wine and Food Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
May 1 - May 2, 2009
E Los Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale 33301 |
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Food from a few dozen top-flight restaurants and plenty of tasty vino (courtesy of Premier Beverage) combine to make this Los Olas Boulevard street festival one of the spring's trendiest events. Indeed, folks come from far and wide to take part in this celebration of fine eats and drinks, and proceeds go to benefit the American Lung Association. |
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