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Drone show, fireworks and a parade are among the array of entertainment and activities featured at a Cooper City Founders Day event in Broward.  Music entertainment includes Jay Valor Band.  Other features include: DJ Scuba Steve  Inflatables   business expo  hot dog eating event  field day activities  food trucks  fireworks  car show  When: Noon to 9:30 …

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Picnic de Libros is a bilingual, family day program featuring storytelling, theatre, music, arts and crafts, dance, and picnic baskets full of books for families to enjoy together. The event is free and its main goal is to expose kids to the richness and variety of the cultural traditions in our diverse community. Use this …

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All People’s Day Diversity Festival will once again be held indoors at Pompey Park. This is a FREE event, with free admission, free entertainment and free food, while supplies last. All People’s Day Diversity Festival When: Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Where: Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. Cost: …

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Free festivities in Hollywood for St. Patrick’s Day include a festival and lively parade with floats and NYPD Emerald Society Pipe and Drum band.  St. Patricks Day Parade is on Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street in downtown Hollywood. Festivities in 2026 are 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 15, with a parade at 1 …

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Forget about painting the town red, soon it will be time to whip out your favorite green apparel for a St. Patrick’s Day parade in Delray Beach. The Parade is set and entry for the festivities is free. Parade: When: Saturday, March 14, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m. Where: West along Atlantic Avenue from …

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The Joy and Happiness Festival in Miramar offers free entry, and a lot of activities to make people of all ages happier.  The event in 2026 is 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14.  The event includes: performances teen gaming truck kite flying  joy parade  food vendors  pets permitted games  The venue is Branca …

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YMCA South Florida organizations offer free swim lessons for water safety. The lessons are for kids, teens and adults.  Free lessons in 2026 are March 16 to March 20, and registration is required online.  YMCA facilities in Broward offering free swim instruction include Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Weston, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood.  Residency in Broward is …

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