The local calendar

What's on in Fort Lauderdale & Wilton Manors.

A living guide to the year ahead — the signature festivals, parades and beach happenings that make South Florida special. Find the dates you love, then book a suite a short walk or ride away.

October 2026

BoatingOctober 28 – November 1, 2026Next week

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Bahia Mar & waterfront venues · Fort Lauderdale

The world's largest in-water boat show (FLIBS) fills Fort Lauderdale's waterfront with superyachts and exhibitors from around the globe. Book early — it's one of the busiest weeks of the year in the area.

LGBTQ+ & PrideOctober 31, 2026In 2 weeks

Wicked Manors Halloween on Wilton Drive

Wilton Drive · Wilton Manors

Wilton Manors' legendary Halloween street party — thousands in show-stopping costumes fill the Drive for a night of music, drag and dancing benefiting the Pride Center. Walk home to your suite when the party winds down.

November 2026

LGBTQ+ & PrideNovember 27 – December 6, 2026In 6 weeks

Pig Week Fort Lauderdale

Ramrod, The Manor & venues across Wilton Manors · Wilton Manors

The world's largest leather and fetish festival — ten days of parties, socials and events across Wilton Manors, running Thanksgiving weekend through early December. Our suites put you a short walk from the Drive for the whole week.

December 2026

HolidayDecember 12, 2026In 8 weeks

Winterfest Boat Parade

New River & Intracoastal Waterway · Fort Lauderdale

A dazzling holiday tradition — a mile-long parade of lavishly decorated, illuminated yachts winds along the Intracoastal, drawing a million spectators to the waterfront.

January 2027

ArtsJanuary 2–3, 2027In 3 monthsDates approximate — confirm on the official page

Las Olas Art Fair (Part I)

Las Olas Boulevard · Fort Lauderdale

Historic Las Olas Boulevard becomes an open-air gallery, with hundreds of artists lining the palm-shaded street beside Fort Lauderdale's best cafés and boutiques.

March 2027

ArtsMarch 6–7, 2027In 5 monthsDates approximate — confirm on the official page

Las Olas Art Fair (Part II)

Las Olas Boulevard · Fort Lauderdale

The spring edition of the beloved Las Olas Art Fair returns with fine art, sculpture and live music along one of South Florida's most iconic boulevards.

FestivalMarch 13, 2027In 5 monthsDates approximate — confirm on the official page

Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick's Parade & Festival

Himmarshee & Las Olas · Fort Lauderdale

Downtown Fort Lauderdale goes green with a spirited parade, Irish music and a street festival across the Himmarshee entertainment district.

April 2027

MusicApril 2–4, 2027In 6 months

Tortuga Music Festival

Fort Lauderdale Beach Park · Fort Lauderdale

A three-day beachfront music festival with country, rock and pop headliners right on the sand — and a mission to protect the world's oceans. One of the biggest weekends of spring.

May 2027

Air & SeaMay 15–16, 2027In 7 months

Fort Lauderdale Air Show

Fort Lauderdale Beach · Fort Lauderdale

Military jet teams and daredevil aerobatics thunder over Fort Lauderdale Beach for a free-to-watch weekend spectacular. Grab a spot on the sand — or our beach-cruiser bikes.

LGBTQ+ & PrideMay 28–31, 2027In 7 monthsDates approximate — confirm on the official page

White Party Fort Lauderdale

The Manor, Wilton Drive · Wilton Manors

The iconic all-white circuit party weekend — red carpet, world-class DJs and drag stars at The Manor every Memorial Day weekend. Walk home to your suite when the night winds down.

June 2027

LGBTQ+ & PrideJune 19, 2027In 8 months

Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival

Wilton Drive · Wilton Manors

One of the country's largest Pride celebrations — the Stonewall Parade and street festival take over Wilton Drive with the famous nighttime GLOW Parade, live stages, food and 100,000+ revellers. Our King Suites are a short walk from the whole party.

July 2027

HolidayJuly 4, 2027In 9 monthsDates approximate — confirm on the official page

Fort Lauderdale 4th of July Fireworks

Fort Lauderdale Beach · Fort Lauderdale

Independence Day on the beach — a spectacular fireworks display over the Atlantic caps a day of sun, sand and celebration along the promenade.

Always on

Neighborhood staples, every week

Every weekend · Saturdays & Sundays

Drag Brunch on Wilton Drive

Wilton Drive venues

Bottomless brunch and show-stopping drag performances are a weekend institution along Wilton Drive — book a table at Rosie's, Georgie's Alibi or The Manor.

Every night · Nightly

Wilton Drive Nightlife

Wilton Drive

The Drive comes alive after dark — dance floors at Hunters, cocktails at Rosie's and lounges up and down the street, all a short stroll from your suite.

Weekly (seasonal) · Select Sundays

Wilton Manors Green Market

Hagen Park, Wilton Manors

Local produce, makers and food stalls in the heart of Wilton Manors during the cooler months — a relaxed, walkable Sunday morning.

Every day · Daily

Fort Lauderdale Beach & Las Olas by the Sea

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Miles of golden sand, warm water and a palm-lined promenade — just a 10-minute ride away on the complimentary beach-cruiser bikes that come with every stay.

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