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             Turkey Trot                                            Winterfest Black Tie Ball (Dec. 9, Seminole Hard Rock), often
             Nov. 23: 12th Annual 5K run along Fort Lauderdale Beach   a sold-out affair, draws attendees from all over Broward. This
             Boulevard. Benefits Leadership Broward & Big Brothers Big   year, the gala will capture the romance and glamour of
             Sisters of Broward. TurkeyTrotFtl.com                  turn-of-the century Paris in an evening of cocktails, exquisite
                                                                    dining, dancing and entertainment. Special performances
             Christmas on Las Olas                                  from Broadway Across America’s “Moulin Rouge” will
             Nov. 28, 5-10 pm: 61st Annual Christmas on Las Olas    highlight the night. There’s also a Family Fun Day (Nov. 19
             celebration attracting tens of thousands of locals and vistors to   Esplanade Park) with balloon art, face painting and more.
             kick off the holidays. The street becomes a winter wonderland   WinterfestParade.com
             with entertainment for kids and adults alike. LasOlasBoulevard.com
                                                                    Florida Beach Bowl
             Riptide Music Festival                                 Dec. 23-28: This brand new event includes a golf tournament
             Dec. 2 & 3: It’s BACK! The sands on Fort Lauderdale    (Dec.23), 5K run (Dec. 24), concert (Dec. 25), coaches dinner
             beach will be rocking again with the return of the popular   (Dec. 26), prayer breakfast (Dec.27), and game (Dec. 28
             Riptide Festival in early December. Two days of fun and   DRV PINK Stadium). FloridaBeachBowl.com
             two stages with great Alternative and Classic hits music.
             Riptidemusicfestival.com                               Orange Bowl
             Menorah Lighting                                       Dec. 30: A South Florida tradition. Game at Hard Rock
                                                                    Stadium, 4 p.m. For surrounding events and game information:
             Dec. 7, 6 pm: Celebrate the beginning of the Festival of Lights   OrangeBowl.com
             with a menorah lighting at Las Olas Oceanside Park on the first
             night of the holiday. Expect music, traditional treats and an   Downtown Countdown NYE Celebration
             evening of fun. Parks.FortLauderdale.gov/special-events/special-  Dec. 31: Touted as one of the best New Year’s Eve
             events/light-up-the-holidays                           celebrations in Florida, the Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl
                                                                    Downtown Countdown is a free street festival full of fun and
                                                                    excitement for children and adults. Each year revelers pack
                                                                    downtown to ring in the New Year and see the magnificent
                                                                    lighted drop at midnight. See the City’s Parks & Rec website at
                                                                    Parks.FortLauderdale.gov.





















             Winterfest
             Event dates appear below: The centerpiece is The Seminole
             Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade (Dec. 16). A waterways
             parade featuring boats of all sizes bedecked in thousands
             of holiday lights travel a 12-mile route from Downtown Fort   Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival
             Lauderdale to Lauderdale by the Sea along the Intracoastal   Jan.8-14: Munch and sip your way through this popular
             Waterway. Tickets are available for a viewing area at   showcase of seasoned and emerging chefs, restaurateurs
             Promenade Park. But Fort Lauderdale’s Winterfest celebration   and mixologists. Benefits Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
             includes a number of other exceptional events. The elegant   VLFoodWine.com


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