Events Bayfest Pine Avenue turns into a festival with antique cars, arts and crafts, live music and a children’s zone. When: Oct. 20 Where: Pine Avenue, Anna Maria Island Web: annamariaislandchamber.org Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Where else but the Venice of America would you nd this amazing event? You’ll see thousands of vessels, including some of the largest luxury yachts in the world and a host of other nautical activities. When: November TBD Where: Various locations in Fort Lauderdale Web: showmanagement.com John’s Pass Seafood & Music Festival Part seafood extravaganza and part dance party, this event showcases the avors of the Gulf Coast. When: Oct. 25-28 Where: John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk, Madeira Beach Web: johnspassseafoodfest.com DECEMBER Gingerbread House Extravaganza An icing and candy-coated spectacle of intricate structures that celebrate pop culture, landmarks and Christmas. When: December Where: Old St. Andrew’s, Jacksonville Web: jaxhistory.org NOVEMBER Florida Seafood Festival Feast on fresh seafood and country music while cheeering for contestants in the oyster shucking contest or bluecrab races. When: Nov. 3-4 Where: Apalachicola Web: oridaseafoodfestival.com Art Basel Top galleries from all over the world will showcase works by masters of modern and contemporary art and emerging stars. See large-scale artwork, lms and performances outdoors in nearby parks. When: Dec. 6-9 Where: Miami Beach Convention Center and other various locations Web: artbasel.com Halifax Art Festival Florida’s second-oldest continual art festival enters its 56th year with more than 250 artists on display. When: Nov. 3-4 Where: Historic downtown Riverfront Park, Daytona Beach Web: halifaxartfestival.com Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Orlando Veterans Day Parade Honor the county’s veterans at this two-hour parade of bands, oats and veterans groups from all branches. When: Nov. 10 Where: Downtown Orlando Web: cityoforlando.net/veteransparade There are many Florida holiday boat parades, but this one–known as the “Greatest Show on H20”–is the leader of the pack. When: Dec. 15 Where: Fort Lauderdale to Pompano Beach Web: winterfestparade.com Celebration of Lights Nights of Lights Get into the holiday spirit by strolling through this synchronized light and music show in the Garden of the Springs. When: Mid-through late December Where: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park Web: oridastateparks.org/park-events/ Homosassa-Springs Experience holiday magic when millions of lights turn the historic district into a twinkling wonderland. When: Nov. 17, 2018-Jan. 31, 2019 Where: St. Augustine Web: oridashistoriccoast.com/nights Florida Seafood Festival New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop Feast on fresh seafood and country music while cheering contestants in the oyster shucking contest or blue crab races. When: November TBD Where: Apalachicola Web: oridaseafoodfestival.com Of cials release 10,000 in ated beach balls before an 800-pound, LED-lit beach ball descends. When: Dec. 31 Where: Pier Park, Panama City Beach Web: visitpanamacitybeach.com Photos (Top to Bottom): John’s Pass; Fort Lauderdale; Gingerbread House Extravaganza in Jacksonville, photo by The Red Building Group; New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop 64 4 VISITFLORIDA.com
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