From Nov. 18 to Dec. 24, Las Olas Oceanside Park, referred to as The LOOP, might be reworked right into a festive WONDERLAND. Take pleasure in a full of life array of family-friendly actions, dwell performances and seasonal buying steps away from the seaside. With superb tribute reveals, vacation film screenings, native vendor markets, craft workshops, and particular visits from cherished vacation characters, there’s loads of enjoyable for everybody to take pleasure in within the sunshine.
The vacation season at The Loop is crammed with particular occasions, together with the beloved annual Mild Up the Seashore and Menorah Lighting, creating a really enchanting vacation expertise for everybody. Sponsored by the Fort Lauderdale Seashore Enterprise Enchancment District in partnership with the Metropolis of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Division and The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park, WONDERLAND ensures an unforgettable festive season.
Highlights of The LOOP’s schedule of vacation occasions and experiences embody the following:
Monday, Nov. 18, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Mild Up the Seashore
The Metropolis of Fort Lauderdale will function its annual Mild Up the Seashore occasion on Monday, Nov. 18, showcasing over 50,000 dazzling vacation lights alongside the gorgeous beachfront. The occasion will even see the much-loved “Olas,” a large 20-foot seaside snowman, make a return. Attendees can look ahead to performances by the Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds and a kids’s space with Santa, inflatables, slides and loads of enjoyable actions.
The Ninth Annual Friday Evening Sound Waves “Backstage Move” Tribute Act Collection
Prepare for an unforgettable night of legendary music underneath the celebs! Be part of The LOOP for the Ninth Annual Friday Evening Sound Waves “Backstage Move” sequence, the place beloved tribute acts will electrify Las Olas Oceanside Park with traditional hits. As December approaches, company can benefit from the soulful sounds of Stevie Marvel, Whitney Houston, and Neil Diamond, making a festive environment that guarantees to be memorable.
Attendees are invited to come early to take pleasure in numerous pre-concert video games on the predominant garden beginning at 5 p.m., together with native artisan distributors and a rotation of meals and drink distributors to sip, sup and store earlier than, throughout, and after the present. For a full itemizing of distributors and ticket choices, go to https://theloopflb.com/occasions/classes/live-music/
Tuesday, Dec. 24, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. – Sinatra and Pals
As a result of common demand, “Sinatra and Pals” on Christmas Eve guarantees an unforgettable night crammed with traditional Sinatra melodies and festive favorites. Benefit from the outstanding skills of Jeff Grainger, accompanied by his six-piece band and joined by the charming sounds of Rat Pack legends Sammy and Dean, transporting audiences again to the Swing Period. It’s the proper alternative for households to come back collectively and begin a brand new vacation custom. The live performance is free for everybody and open to all ages. Moreover, a restricted variety of VIP Supper Membership-style tables can be found for these concerned with a premium expertise.
- Price: Free open garden or VIP Supper Membership-style seating is out there ($30-135).
- A restricted provide of chairs is out there to hire for $7.50.
- Time: Seating opens at 6 p.m.; Live performance begins at 7 p.m.
- For tickets and extra data, please go to theloopflb.com/occasions/christmas-eve-with-sinatra/
THE MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park, Saturdays: from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Take pleasure in a pleasant expertise this vacation season at The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park, the place you may sip, savor, stroll, and store small in a captivating winter wonderland! Discover distinctive artisan creations for gifting, tasty do-it-yourself treats good for entertaining, and classy outfits in your festive gatherings. The MKT might be reworked right into a festive village with prolonged weekend hours that includes native distributors, cheerful vacation music, and themed picture spots to seize the spirit of the season in your social media feeds.
Performers’ schedules, experiences and Santa visits are topic to change. For a full listing of distributors, actions and weekly workshops in the course of the festive WONDERLAND, go to theloopflb.com/occasions/classes/market/.
