Illustration of felt carolers in red coats and hats holding songbooks and lanterns beside a snowman on snowy steps (Light Up the Galt)

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.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

parks.fortlauderdale.gov

When

Hours

5:30-8:30 PM.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Galt Ocean Mile

Food & Drink

Food is part of the event, but no specific food or drink options are listed.

Going?

Location

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North Beach Restaurants and Shoppes · NE 33rd Ave & NE 33rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

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Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

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.

Links & Contact

Run by City of Fort Lauderdale and North Beach Restaurants and Shoppes

Website / Tickets Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

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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