Light Up the Galt
Presented by the North Beach Restaurants and Shoppes alongside the City of Fort Lauderdale, this holiday event brings live music, food, and an official tree lighting ceremony to the street. Visitors can browse a holiday pop-up gift market and engage in local business activities. Children and families can enjoy a kids zone complete with make-and-take crafts, a Letters to Santa station, balloon artists, and photos with gingerbread figures and strolling characters.
What to Expect
Tree lighting, live music, and holiday characters on Galt Ocean Mile.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Galt Ocean Mile
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Fort Lauderdale and North Beach Restaurants and Shoppes
Food & Drink
Food is part of the event, but no specific food or drink options are listed.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 5:30-8:30 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive before the 6:30 p.m. tree lighting to catch the ceremony, with live music and children's activities scheduled from 5:30 p.m.
- Visit between 6 and 8:30 p.m. if meeting the strolling Grinch, Cindy Lou, Elf, or Jovie is a priority.
- Bring a camera or phone for photos with the gingerbread man and house, listed as event photo opportunities.
- Allow time to browse the holiday pop-up gift market and local-business activities, both scheduled throughout the event.
- Head to Letters to Santa and make-and-take crafts during their 5:30–8:30 p.m. window so children have time to participate.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids to do?
The kids zone has a Letters to Santa station, make-and-take crafts, and photos with the Gingerbread Man and Gingerbread House. Stilt-walking Nutcracker balloon artists also roam the event.
Which holiday characters will be there?
The Grinch and Cindy Lou, and Elf and Jovie, stroll through the event for most of the evening.
Is there live music?
Yes. Live music plays on 33rd Street all evening, with live holiday music later in the night after the tree lighting ceremony.
Can I do some holiday shopping?
Yes. There's a holiday pop-up gift market, along with activities from local businesses.
Who puts on the event?
North Beach Restaurants and Shoppes and the City of Fort Lauderdale present it together on the Galt Ocean Mile.
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