From Nov. 18 to Dec. 24, Las Olas Oceanside Park, often known as The LOOP, might be reworked right into a festive WONDERLAND. Get pleasure from a energetic array of family-friendly actions, stay performances and seasonal purchasing steps away from the seashore. With wonderful 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 get pleasure from within the sunshine.
The vacation season at The Loop is full of particular occasions, together with the beloved annual Mild Up the Seashore and Menorah Lighting, creating a very 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 embrace the following:
Monday, Nov. 18, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Mild Up the Seashore
The Metropolis of Fort Lauderdale will characteristic its annual Mild Up the Seashore occasion on Monday, Nov. 18, showcasing over 50,000 dazzling vacation lights alongside the attractive beachfront. The occasion will even see the much-loved “Olas,” an enormous 20-foot seashore snowman, make a return. Attendees can sit up for performances by the Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds and a youngsters’s space with Santa, inflatables, slides and loads of enjoyable actions.
The Ninth Annual Friday Evening Sound Waves “Backstage Pass” Tribute Act Sequence
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 Pass” 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 ambiance that guarantees to be memorable.
Attendees are invited to come early to get pleasure from numerous pre-concert video games on the primary 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 well-liked demand, “Sinatra and Friends” on Christmas Eve guarantees an unforgettable night full of traditional Sinatra melodies and festive favorites. Benefit from the exceptional abilities 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 right alternative for households to return 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 serious about a premium expertise.
- Price: Free open garden or VIP Supper Membership-style seating is obtainable ($30-135).
- A restricted provide of chairs is obtainable to lease for $7.50.
- Time: Seating opens at 6 p.m.; Live performance begins at 7 p.m.
- For tickets and extra info, 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.
Get pleasure from a pleasant expertise this vacation season at The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park, the place you possibly can sip, savor, stroll, and store small in an enthralling winter wonderland! Discover distinctive artisan creations for gifting, tasty home made treats excellent for entertaining, and trendy outfits to 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 photograph spots to seize the spirit of the season to your social media feeds.
Performers’ schedules, experiences and Santa visits are topic to change. For a full listing of distributors, actions and weekly workshops throughout the festive WONDERLAND, go to theloopflb.com/occasions/classes/market/.
