Light Up Lauderdale (Get Lit)
Visitors gather along the New River to celebrate the lighting of seasonal displays and attend the annual lighting ceremony. The celebration features live holiday musical performances, crafts, and a dedicated Kids Zone. Families can also stop by to enjoy a special visit from Santa.
What to Expect
Holiday light celebration along the banks of the scenic New River.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Kickoff: 5:30-8:30 PM; Kids Zone: 5:30 - 8:30 PM; Lighting Ceremony: 6:30 PM.
- Accessibility: Event information is available in alternate formats by calling (954) 828-4755 or emailing strategiccommunications@fortlauderdale.gov.
Tips & Advice
- Get there before the lighting ceremony so you're on the Riverwalk when the holiday lights along the New River come on.
- Bring younger children to the Kids Zone, which runs all evening, and look out for the kids' crafts and the visit from Santa.
- Stay after the lighting ceremony, because live holiday music and entertainment carry on through the rest of the evening.
- Come back to walk the Riverwalk later in the season, because the lights along the New River stay up for the full 10 weeks.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the kickoff?
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale hosts the "Get Lit" night. There's live holiday music, kids' crafts, a visit from Santa, a Kids Zone and the lighting ceremony.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. The Kids Zone runs all evening, and there are crafts and a visit from Santa.
How long do the lights stay up?
The kickoff launches Light Up Lauderdale, a 10-week celebration of holiday lights along the New River.
Are there other light-up events in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. The city also holds Light Up the Galt, Light Up the Beach, Light Up Sistrunk, a Menorah Lighting Celebration and Light Up Carter Park.
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