Holidays in Paradise
Celebrate the season by the sea
Gather with your favorite people for the holidays on Hollywood Beach. Celebrate with Thanksgiving dining, our Christmas Tree Light-Up Night and the Candy Cane Parade, Christmas Day brunch and a New Year’s Eve celebration.
Thanksgiving in Paradise
Treat your family and friends to a Thanksgiving buffet with a tropical twist. Enjoy beachfront views, traditional favorites and island-inspired accompaniments, including a carving station, assorted entrées, salads, side dishes and desserts.
Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi Holiday Lights Cruises
Select evenings, – · 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.
See Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront decked out for the holidays aboard a 90-minute Water Taxi cruise with live music and drinks available for purchase. Cruises depart from Stop F1 between the Riverside Hotel and Historic Stranahan House. Tickets are $49 for adults and $25 for children ages 4–11. Cruises are unavailable December 12, 24 and 25.
Christmas Tree Light-Up Night & Candy Cane Parade
Join us in the resort lobby at 5 p.m. for Christmas Tree Light-Up Night. The first 200 guests will receive Santa hats and leis. Look out for a surprise appearance by Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and enjoy a hot cocoa station, a Champagne bar, stilt walkers, face painting, a card-making station and music from a DJ.
The Candy Cane Parade begins at 7 p.m., traveling south along the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk from Missouri Street to Harrison Street. The emcee will be at the Hollywood Beach Theatre at Johnson Street, where a free live concert will follow the parade.
Help spread the joy by bringing a new, unwrapped toy for the Hollywood Fire Rescue Toy Drive. Donations may be dropped off with City staff at the Hollywood Beach Theatre.
Christmas Day Brunch
· 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Celebrate Christmas Day with a festive brunch buffet at Margaritaville Restaurant. The event features Apple-Bourbon Glazed Salmon, Prime Rib, Honey-Glazed Ham, Shrimp & Grits, Steak & Eggs, Chicken & Waffles and more.
New Year’s Eve Party & Buffet
· 6 p.m.–1 a.m.
Ring in 2027 at Margaritaville Restaurant. Choose an early buffet seating for families or a later seating with live entertainment, a balloon drop and a countdown to midnight.
