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Orange Bowl LIVE THEATER
Dec. 30: A South Florida tradition for more than 85 years. The
Orange Bowl annual football game and supporting events have Broward Center for the Performing Arts
become a cornerstone of the entire South Florida area with 380 (BrowardCenter.org) and The Parker (ParkerPlayhouse.com) are
committee members and a growing legacy of charitable the main venues for Fort Lauderdale’s live theater shows with
contributions and community outreach. Game at Hard Rock another fabulous lineup for the coming season.
Stadium, 4 p.m. For accompanying events and 2023 game
information, see: OrangeBowl.org Broadway Fort Lauderdale

Downtown Countdown NYE Celebration At Broward Center: The glitz and glamour of the Great
Dec. 31: Touted as one of the best New Year’s Eve celebrations White Way come to the stage in an exciting new season of
in Florida, the Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Broadway hits, including five Fort Lauderdale premiers. Of
Countdown is a free street festival full of fun and excitement for special note: Miami native Katerina McCrimmon plays the
children and adults. Each year revelers pack downtown to ring leading role of Fanny Brice in a revival and First National Tour
in the New Year and see the magnificent lighted drop at of Funny Girl. Here’s the season schedule:
midnight. See the City’s Parks & Rec website at Annie | Oct. 10-22
Parks.FortLauderdale.gov. Funny Girl | Nov. 14-26

Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival The Book of Mormon | Dec. 12-17
Hadestown | Jan. 9-21
Jan.8-14: Munch and sip your way through this popular Moulin Rouge! The Musical | March 5-17
showcase of seasoned and emerging chefs, restaurateurs Mrs. Doubtfire | April 9-21
and mixologists. Benefits Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Clue | June 11-16
VLFoodWine.com

Ignite Broward Art & Light Festival
Jan. 24-28 Esplanade Park & Dania Beach: A spectacular
immersive show of large-scale projection mapping and
interactive light sculptures and installations by renowned artists.
The five days and nights will showcase the remarkable work of
leading artists and designers who are at the forefront of today’s
most innovative art and technology. The 2024 festival is
projected to have 30 installations and activations across both
locations (Fort Lauderdale and Dania Beach).
IgniteBroward.com
Seaglass: A Rosé Experience
Feb. 2-4: Explore the world of rosé wines on Fort Lauderdale
Beach, where you’ll find a selection of the varietal,
spirits, craft brews and tasty bites. Benefits DRV PNK.
SeaglassExperience.com Slow Burn Theatre Co.

Tortuga Music Festival At Broward Center: Enjoy epic fairytales, undersea adventures
Apr. 5-7: Country music favorites Eric Church, Kenny Chesney, and stories of love and acceptance performed by this
Shania Twain and Cole Swindell are among those scheduled to outstanding theater company.
perform at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park as the event celebrates it Into the Woods | Oct. 14-29
10th anniversary. Also: a focus on ocean conservation and The Prom | March 23-Apr. 7
research. TortugaMusicFestival.com. Disney’s The Little Mermaid | Dec. 16-3
Sister Act | Feb. 3-18
Air Show Spongebob the Musical | June 8-23
May 11-12: Watch the US Airforce Thunderbirds and other
high-fliers soar above Fort Lauderdale Beach in a showcase of Series with performances at both BCPA and The Parker include
precision and military demonstrations. FortLauderdaleAirShow.com family friendly “Imagination,” a laugh-out-loud comedy,
“Truist,” and student-friendly “Smart Stage Matinees.”

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