Fort Lauderdale, FL Parks & Rec Home Cemeteries Marinas Parks Bond Sanitation SERVICE LOOKUP Search Parks Programs Beach Rentals Special Events 4th of July Spectacular Big Toy & Truck Extravaganza Black History Month Carter Park Jamz David Deal Playday Downtown Countdown Great American Beach Party Jazz Brunch King Holiday Celebration Kwanzaa Ujamaa Labor Day Festival LauderBOO Light Up the Holidays Noon Tunes Rockin' at Provident Park Santa on the Beach St. Patrick's Parade and Festival Starlight Musicals Summer Jamz Viernes Musicales Special Events Light Up the Holidays Print Feedback Share & Bookmark Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option Font Size: + - The City of Fort Lauderdale lights up the holidays with several, family-friendly events including Light Up Lauderdale, Light Up the Galt, Light Up the Beach, Light Up Sistrunk, and Light Up Carter Park. Ring in the season with dazzling light displays, holiday concerts, cozy delicious treats, a jolly family zone, and so much more! Light Up Lauderdale (Get Lit) The holiday season officially kicks off as Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale hosts the popular “Get Lit” event that also marks the launch of Light Up Lauderdale – an annual 10-week celebration of sparkling holiday lights along the banks of the scenic New River. Join us for live holiday musical performances, train rides, kids’ crafts, face painting, a visit by Santa, and more! Esplanade Park Thursday, November 11 6 - 8:30 PM Light Up Lauderdale Flyer Light Up the Galt The magic of the holiday season comes to the Galt Ocean Mile as the North Beach Restaurants and Shoppes and the City of Fort Lauderdale present an enchanted evening of live music, entertainment, food, and fun for the entire family. The event features live music from Remix and the Shane Duncan Band bands on two stages along NE 33rd Street, a kid’s zone on NE 33rd Avenue, and the Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds orchestra at NE 32nd Street and NE 33rd Avenue, plus food and drink specials from more than 15 restaurants and bars. A tree lighting ceremony takes place at 7 p.m. Along NE 32nd and NE 33rd Streets from A1A to NE 33rd Avenue Thursday, November 18 6 - 9 PM Light Up the Galt Flyer Light Up the Beach Light Up the Beach takes center stage with the illumination of more than 50,000 holiday lights along our picturesque beachfront and the return of “Olas,” our wildly popular larger-than-life 20-foot beach snowman at A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. Highlights include performances by the Yuletide Carolers, jazz saxophonist Randy Corinthian, the Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds, plus a kids zone with Santa, inflatables, slides, pony rides, and more. Las Olas Oceanside Park Tuesday, November 23 5:30 - 8:30 PM Light Up the Beach Flyer Menorah Lighting Celebration Honor the first night of Hanukkah with us as we host the Menorah Lighting Celebration. Highlights include the traditional menorah lighting and delicious customary treats. Las Olas Oceanside Park Monday, November 29 6 PM Menorah Lighting Celebration Flyer Light Up Sistrunk Get ready for dancing in the streets at hottest holiday light up event in town with Light Up Sistrunk. This one-of-a-kind celebration features live bands, outstanding entertainment, a free toy giveaway, health fair, a kid’s zone, photos with Santa, plus bounce houses, game trucks, and the lighting of a giant holiday tree! Along Sistrunk Boulevard between NW 9th and 11th Avenues Friday, December 3 5 - 9 PM Light Up Sistrunk Flyer Light Up Carter Park Enjoy holiday cheer at Light Up Carter Park with highlights including live performances from local artists, bounce houses, train rides, face painters, holiday crafts, prizes, and more. The free celebration culminates with the lighting of the Carter Park Holiday Tree! Carter Park Saturday, December 11 3 - 7 PM Light Up Carter Park Flyer Photos Videos Website Policy Accessibility Contact Us Created By GRANICUS - Connecting People and Government