FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – For one night only, part of South Florida\u2019s Las Olas neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale was transformed into a winter wonderland for families to bring children and have fun Thursday. <\/p>\n
7News cameras captured children and their families enjoying the multiple events offered such as ice skating, pictures with Santa Claus, live performances and other holiday activities.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s just been fun every single time.\u201d said Jackson Cloyd, who attended the event.<\/p>\n
The event has occurred annually for six decades. This year it took place between Southeast Sixth Avenue and Southeast 11th Avenue. <\/p>\n
Another attendee at the event, Cameron Carlson, shared his excitement as well.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s really fun to get all the free candy canes and popcorn, and I like seeing my sister sing.\u201d said Carlson.<\/p>\n
The Vice President of the Las Olas Association, Jodie Tanner, shared her thoughts on the event as well. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s the biggest event in Broward County, it\u2019s literally bringing everyone of all ages around to say \u2018Let\u2019s start enjoying the holidays, it\u2019s time.’\u201d said Tanner.<\/p>\n
The event is free to enter, and runs from 5 p.m to 10 p.m. The event has occurred annually for over 63 years.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re really excited to share this with the community, it\u2019s a free event and we love it, everyone loves it, kids are all here excited to sing and dance and it\u2019s amazing.\u201d said Tanner.<\/p>\n
Organizers says the one day event gets people into the Christmas spirit. <\/p>\n
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