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TOP5THINGS

TO DO

this Holiday Season

By Brooke Heitner

t is the time of year we have all been waiting for. The one million viewers are expected along the 12-mile
season where we can gracefully lounge on the beach parade route and the parade is anticipated to generate an
without breaking a sweat, cooler in tow, cocktail in hand, economic impact to Broward County of over $50 million.
Iand bask in best days sunny South Florida has to offer. This year’s theme is “Lights, Camera, Action - Movies on

You may want to capture these holiday happenings Parade” with Bret Michaels serving as Grand Marshall.
forsocial media to let everyone know that South Florida is The Parade stages along the New River at the Stranahan
thebest place in the world live. All the while, our friends House and travels east to the Intracoastal Waterway in
inevery other state across the country are shoveling Fort Lauderdale. Expect to see private boats to mega
snowand hibernating to avoid the risk of frostbite. yachts embellished with hundreds of thousands of lights,
music, entertainment, celebrities, musical groups, and
That time is upon us, and you do not need cold weather to beauty queens.
enjoy the holidays. Here are the top events on and around
Las Olas Boulevard that will be sure to get you in the For more information on best places to watch and the
holiday spirit. lineup of events, including the Black-Tie Ball on December
7, 2019, visit https://winterfestparade.com. You will not
We hope you enjoyed Christmas On Las Olas on want to miss this South Florida staple event!
December 3rd, one of the best things to do during the
holidays. Held on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Water Taxi Holiday Lights Cruise: Embrace South Florida’s
approximately 40,000 people attend this quintessential water-based charm from the local Water Taxi, while
Fort Lauderdale tradition each year! gazing at the stunning mansions of Fort Lauderdale with
no expense spared on decorations for the holiday season.
Winterfest Boat Parade: Known as “The Greatest Show on
H20”, the Seminole Hardrock Winterfest Boat Parade is All the while, enjoying live holiday music, curated
back for its 48th season. The parade takes place on commentary on local facts, and a cash bar with festive
Saturday December 14th at 6:30 in the evening. Over cocktails (and holiday drinks for the kids) aboard the double

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