City of Fort Lauderdale - Special Events
City of Fort Lauderdale - Special Events
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Special Events

Upcoming Events

Fireworks

July 4 Fireworks Spectacular

The City of Fort Lauderdale celebrates America's Independence Day with a free show on Fort Lauderdale Beach.

FREE ADMISSION


Starlight Musicals

Starlight Musicals

Holiday Park comes alive with this outdoor summer concert series on June 19 through August 7, 2009. Starlight Musicals always features an exciting line up of bands.

FREE ADMISSION


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Sunday Jazz Brunch

First Sunday of every month at Riverwalk from 11 am to 2 pm. (Broward Center for the Performing Arts to DDA Plaza.)

FREE ADMISSION

Annual Events

Noon Tunes

Noon Tunes at Stranahan Park

Free lunchtime concerts, featuring classic rock-n-roll, blues, country, bluegrass and more. Come out and join the fun!

FREE ADMISSION


Big Toy & Truck Extravaganza

Big Toy and Truck Extravaganza

Kids operate equipment in law enforcement vehicles, sit in an army tank, and more!  This unique event is totally hands-on.

FREE ADMISSION


David Deal Playday

David Deal Playday

A wide range of activities, from live music to swimming; there is something for everyone to enjoy.

FREE ADMISSION


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Light Up Lauderdale

See last year's winners.


New Year's Ball Drop

Holiday Happenings

The City of Fort Lauderdale sponsors numerous events, including Tree Lighting Ceremony, Winterfest Boat Parade, Santa on the Beach, Kwanzaa Celebration, and New Year's Eve Downtown Countdown.


Santa on the Beach

Santa on the Beach

Where else can you go to the beach in December? And, while at the beach, get a visit from Santa? You guessed it, Fort Lauderdale.

FREE ADMISSION


Downtown Countdown

New Year's Eve Downtown Countdown

This event takes place on SW 2nd Street, between SW 2nd Avenue and SW 4th Avenue. At the stroke of midnight, a lighted ball drops from the sky!

FREE ADMISSION