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when 60 of South Florida’s finest restaurants combine with 45 Along the New River and Intracoastal Waterway |
international wineries, spirits brands and breweries to enjoy winterfestparade.com
“fantastic culinary talents” brought together by festival Private boats, giant showboats and corporate megayachts
organizers. Access is only by ticket, which can be purchased dazzle hundreds of thousands of spectators with thousands of
online, in advance of the festival.
lights and maritime holiday decor, plus music, entertainment,
celebrities, musical groups, beauty queens and more. The
Winterfest Family Fun Day 50th Anniversary year of the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest
Outdoor activities and events for kids of all ages
Boat Parade travels a 12-mile route beginning at 6:30 p.m. at
Sunday, Nov. 21 | 10 AM-3 PM | Free Stranahan House on the New River and heads up the
Intracoastal Waterway to Lake Santa Barbara. It’s a 2½-hour
Huizenga Plaza | 32 East Las Olas Boulevard |
winterfestparade.com festive experience for viewers who line the rivers or watch
from homes, condos and commercial businesses along the
Thousands of children and families gather at Huizenga Plaza route. New viewing areas are planned for 2021 with ticket
in downtown Fort Lauderdale for what Winterfest President purchase information online.
Lisa Scott-Founds describes as, “the one event that is truly
designed for families and children of all ages. Besides the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Countdown
Winterfest Boat Parade, this is another event Winterfest has City’s Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration for kids and adults
created that is free to the community.” The holiday event
features giant slides, face painting, pirates, a Conservation Friday, Dec. 31 | Times to be Announced | Free
Village, puppies from Pet Rescue Row, photo ops with Santa, SW Second Street at SW Fifth Avenue | parks.fortlauderdale.gov
plus food and beverage options. It’s a perfect day on the This combination of afternoon
Boulevard, Riverwalk and the New River.
and evening events is billed
as one of the best New
Christmas on Las Olas Year’s Eve celebrations in
Fort Lauderdale’s annual salute to the arrival of the holidays
Florida. According to the City
Tuesday, Nov. 30 | 5-10PM | Free of Fort Lauderdale’s website,
it’s “a free street festival of fun
East Las Olas Boulevard from Sixth to Eleventh Avenues |
lasolasboulevard.com/christmas-on-las-olas and excitement for children
and adults. Each year, revelers pack downtown to ring in the
Get into the holiday spirit at the 59th annual Christmas on Las New Year and see the magnificent lighted drop at midnight.
Olas event, when the Boulevard lights up for the holidays and Festivities for kids include bounce houses, inflatables, face
Santa Claus arrives with elves in tow. Live holiday-themed painting, games, contests, dancing with the DJ and special
performances by local school children combine with a snow kids countdown. When night falls, the party for adults includes
mountain for kids and displays of holiday window décor by live music on two stages.”
Las Olas merchants, many of whom also sponsor themed tents
along the street. Organizers describe it as “an upbeat, festive Capital One Orange Bowl
holiday event for the whole family.” Friday, Dec. 31 | Time to be Announced | Deposits for Tickets
Accepted Online
College Football’s Semifinal Playoff Bowl Game

Hard Rock Stadium | orangebowl.org
Played annually in South
Florida since January 1, 1935,
what is now called the Capital
One Orange Bowl is the
nation’s second oldest bowl
game, after the Rose Bowl.
Hard Rock Stadium hosts this
Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade prestigious college football
The 50th Anniversary of Fort Lauderdale’s annual signature playoff game, which pairs two
holiday event of college football’s top teams
every year and attracts thousands of their most ardent long
Saturday, Dec. 11 | Start Times Vary | Free in Many Areas;
Ticket Options in Others distance and local fans.

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