Seasonal events 

most popular yearly events in Fort Lauderdale, by month:

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January

• Las Olas Art Fair: This prestigious art fair features over 1,000 works of art from over 200 artists. It is held on Las Olas Boulevard, the city's main shopping and dining district.

• Fort Lauderdale Air & Sea Show: This thrilling air show features aerobatic performances, military demonstrations, and flyovers by vintage aircraft. It is held at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park.

February

• Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show: This world-renowned boat show features over 1,000 boats of all sizes and types, from yachts to fishing boats to personal watercraft. It is held at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center and the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.

• Tortuga Music Festival: This three-day country music festival features performances by top country music artists. It is held at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park.

March

• Las Olas Art Fair: This popular art fair returns in March for a second installment.

• Fort Lauderdale Film Festival: This international film festival features screenings of independent and foreign films. It is held at various locations throughout the city.

April

• SunFest: This five-day waterfront festival features live music, art vendors, and food booths. It is held at Flagler Park.

• Fort Lauderdale Seafood Festival: This two-day festival celebrates all things seafood. It features live music, seafood vendors, and cooking demonstrations. It is held at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.

May

• Cinco de Mayo Festival: This festival celebrates Mexican culture and heritage. It features live music, food vendors, and dancing. It is held at various locations throughout the city.

• Fort Lauderdale Gay Pride Festival: This week-long festival celebrates the LGBTQ+ community. It features a parade, street festival, and other events.

June

• Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival: The film festival returns in June for a second installment.

• Stonewall Pride Festival: This festival celebrates the Stonewall riots and the LGBTQ+ community. It features live music, food vendors, and dancing. It is held at Wilton Manor.

July

• Fort Lauderdale Air & Sea Show: The air show returns in July for a second installment.

• 4th of July Spectacular: This event features a fireworks show, live music, and family-friendly activities. It is held at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park.

August

• Hispanic Heritage Month Festival: This festival celebrates Hispanic culture and heritage. It features live music, food vendors, and dancing. It is held at various locations throughout the city.

• Fort Lauderdale Blues Festival: This two-day festival features performances by blues musicians. It is held at Las Olas Oceanside Park.

September

• Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival: The film festival returns in September for a third installment.

• Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade: This annual holiday boat parade features over 100 decorated boats. It travels along the Intracoastal Waterway from Fort Lauderdale to Miami Beach.

October

• Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show: The boat show returns in October for a second installment.

• Boo at the Zoo: This family-friendly event features trick-or-treating, haunted houses, and other Halloween-themed activities. It is held at the Fort Lauderdale Zoo.

November

• Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot: This 5K race is held on Thanksgiving Day. It starts and finishes at Las Olas Boulevard.

• Riverwalk Arts & Music Festival: This two-day festival features live music, art vendors, and food booths. It is held along the New River.

December

• Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade: The boat parade returns in December for a second installment.

• Fort Lauderdale Holiday Boat Parade: This annual holiday boat parade features over 50 decorated boats. It travels along the Intracoastal Waterway from Fort Lauderdale to Pompano Beach.

This is just a sample of the many yearly events that Fort Lauderdale has to offer. With so many events to choose from, there is something for everyone to enjoy.