Live music, family-friendly festivities, and a fireworks display over the water along Fort Lauderdale Beach. Lay down a blanket, enjoy the ocean breeze, and settle in for a celebration that brings the boom.
Two months of prix-fixe menus and special offers across Greater Fort Lauderdale’s vibrant dining scene. The perfect excuse to discover a new favorite restaurant — or finally try that spot you’ve been eyeing all year.
Florida’s largest Brazilian Festival takes center stage in Greater Fort Lauderdale — samba, forró, capoeira, international acts, and a full day of music, movement and flavor celebrating Brazil’s vibrant culture.
The world’s largest in-water boat show transforms Greater Fort Lauderdale’s waterways every fall — from sleek center consoles to stunning super yachts, with seminars, demos and dockside experiences drawing enthusiasts from around the globe.
One of the most spectacular holiday traditions in America — a dazzling procession of decorated boats lighting up the Intracoastal Waterway, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators along the banks and bridges of Greater Fort Lauderdale.
Top chefs, rising culinary talent and beloved local restaurants gather for a week of tastings, waterfront dinners and creative menus. Every bite also benefits Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital — a delicious way to start the new year.
This free, family-friendly festival uses light, sound and technology to reimagine public spaces as immersive art experiences — glowing installations, building projections, and interactive moments that light up Greater FortLauderdale after dark.
Major country, rock, and roots headliners perform directly on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach — part concert, part beach weekend, entirely unforgettable. Between sets, the Atlantic rolls in and the music drifts along the shoreline.
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