Holiday Events for December 2025

by Annette Dammeyer

🎄 Fort Lauderdale Holiday Events 2025: Your Local Guide from a Neighbor & Realtor

🏡 As your local real estate agent, I love highlighting what makes our community special. December in Fort Lauderdale is magical—our waterways sparkle, our streets come alive, and neighbors gather to celebrate. Here’s a few popular holiday events to enjoy in and around Fort Lauderdale.

🌊 Winterfest Boat Parade – Dec 13, 2025

“Greatest Show on H2O” with decorated yachts along the Intracoastal.
Family-friendly viewing parties and VIP experiences.
Lifestyle tie-in: Waterfront living means front-row seats to this tradition.

🎶 Holiday Concerts & Shows

Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Dec 12, Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
The Nutcracker Ballet – Dec 18-21, 26, The Parker
Frozen The Musical – Dec 13–Jan 4, family favorite at the Broward Center.

🎄 Parades & Festivals

Candy Cane Parade on Hollywood Beach – Dec 6, Hollywood Broadwalk
Light Up Sistrunk – Dec 5, cultural celebration, Sistrunk Blvd
Victorian Christmas at Stranahan House – Dec 16–20.

🕎 Hanukkah Celebration

Menorah Lighting on Las Olas Boulevard – Dec 14, Las Olas Oceanside Park

🎉 New Year’s Eve Festivities

Downtown Countdown on Las Olas – Street parties, fireworks, live music.
Beachfront Fireworks – Ring in 2026 by the ocean, multiple locations including Shooters, Four Seasons and B Ocean

📌 Local Realtor Insight

Holiday events showcase why Fort Lauderdale is more than a place to live—it’s a lifestyle.
Buyers love neighborhoods with walkable access to celebrations.
Sellers benefit from highlighting proximity to cultural and seasonal events.

December 2025 is packed with festive magic in Fort Lauderdale. Whether you’re enjoying the Winterfest Boat Parade or ringing in the new year on Las Olas, these events remind us why Southeast Florida is one of the most desirable places to call home. Please reach out if you are looking to complete a residential transaction, I am here to help.