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Special Feature

BOAT SHOW CELEBRATES
66 Years of

FLIBS

66th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Opens to families discovering the marine lifestyle for the first time,”
with the Reimagined Pier Sixty-Six said Andrew Doole, President of U.S. Boat Shows at Informa
Markets. “With the reopening of Pier Sixty-Six, exciting new
ickets are now on sale for the 66th Annual Fort
Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), taking experiences like the Windward VIP Cabana Club, and the
Tplace October 29 through November 2, 2025. This continued expansion of our show footprint, 2025 will be a
year’s show carries an extra reason to celebrate as the newly year to remember.”
redeveloped Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina makes its highly “FLIBS is more than the world’s largest in-water boat show.
anticipated debut, reopening just in time to mark FLIBS’ 66th It is an economic powerhouse for our region, generating
anniversary. The Pier Sixty-Six Marina will be fully occupied more than $1.78 billion in economic impact each year and
by the show, and Pier South will continue to serve as the home supporting over 100,000 jobs,” said Phil Purcell, President
of Superyacht Village. This expansive area, accessible with and CEO of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida
a general admission ticket, will showcase the show’s largest (MIASF). “The growth and enhancements we are seeing this
vessels alongside luxury hospitality, industry seminars, and year, from the redevelopment of Pier Sixty-Six to the expanded
high-end exhibitor displays. luxury experiences and marine industry programming,
reinforce Fort Lauderdale’s position as a global leader in both
“FLIBS has always been about delivering an unforgettable
experience for everyone, from lifelong yachting enthusiasts boating and business.” HB

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