Top Holiday Events in Fort Lauderdale

By Guest Contributor Andy Weiser, Assistant Manager, Ft. Lauderdale NE and
Ft. Lauderdale Beach offices.
www.Floridamoves.com/Andy.Weiser

Who says that all there is to do in Fort Lauderdale in the winter is sit by the beach or your pool and work on your tan?

Fort Lauderdale will be hosting a number of Christmas, New Year's and holiday events, and many are family-friendly events. These include Winterfest Boat Parade, the annual tree lighting ceremony and the Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant. Whether heading downtown or relaxing on the beach, here are some of the top events to enjoy:

Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant
This holiday season isn't complete without the annual Christmas pageant. This grand event will lift your spirit and get you in the mood for a fun and festive season. The pageant has been a mainstay of the holiday events in Fort Lauderdale for over 25 years and features inspirational contemporary songs, a musical drama of the nativity and a snow-filled wonderland. Tickets to can be
purchased online.

Santa on the Beach
The City of Fort Lauderdale welcomes Santa to the beach each year and he'll be toting along a giant bag of candy for the traditional candy giveaway a few days before Christmas. You can find Santa and his elves on Fort Lauderdale Beach, across the street from the Oasis Café. Call the Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department at 954. 828.7275 for more information.

New Year's Eve Downtown Countdown
Ring in the New Year at the free Downtown Countdown event that's held on SW 2nd Street in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The family-friendly event kicks off at 5 pm with an early countdown just for kids at 7 pm. You can enjoy live music and entertainment until 3 am on New Years Day.