Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale invites couples looking for a unique Valentine’s Day experience to attend the second annual LOVE in the Park Presented by Publix Aprons Event Planning Catering. Skip the busy restaurant lines and enjoy a romantic, all-inclusive evening under the stars with your loved one in Huizenga Plaza (32 East Las Olas Blvd, 33301). Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Begin the evening with a wine sampling featured by Tuscany Wines. Each couple will also receive a bottle of wine to pair with a selection of culinary creations prepared by Publix Aprons’ top chefs. Enjoy the gorgeous outdoor setting of Huizenga Plaza, silhouetted by the famed New River, as you sway to the sultry sounds of singer/songwriter Cat Shell. Shell’s musical-style, which combines R&B/Pop with Jazz Neo-Soul, will provide the perfect soundtrack for this special experience.

Attendees may choose to purchase general admission tickets and bring blankets or chairs to dine picnic-style on the lawn; VIP tickets may also be purchased and will allow guests to access the VIP Lounge area which will feature tables, chairs, and a special take-home gift from the Spirit of Fort Lauderdale.

Ticket packages admit two (2). General admission tickets are $80; VIP tickets are $125. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale. To purchase tickets online click here.

For more information about event participation or sponsorship opportunities contact Caitlin at (954) 468-1541, ext. 203, or caitlin@goriverwalk.com

L♥ve in the Park
February 14, 2013
Huizenga Plaza
5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

South Florida food blogger and truck organizer, Burger Beast, invites central Florida’s blogger to a challenge in Esplanade Park. Watch for Details!

Sef Gonzalez, better known as Burger Beast, is a respected South Florida Food Blogger, with national reach, who writes about unique food experiences. Although his blog was originally created to find the best burger in Miami, it now represents a publication with the aim to shine light on the often overlooked, undiscovered, and unappreciated culinary gems of South Florida and other noteworthy destinations.

4th Annual Burger Beast Burgie Awards & Food Festival
February 2, 2013
Esplanade Park
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Event organized by Covenant House to be held in Esplanade Park. For more information visit the Covenant House website.

Each November, in cities across the country, our Candlelight Vigils are symbols of the light that everyday citizens can bring to homeless kids to let them know that there are people who care… people who want to help brighten their path for a better future. For 20 years, the Candlelight Vigil has honored the memories of the kids who never made it off the streets – the kids who died alone and anonymously, without ever knowing there were people who cared.

Save the Date: Cycling event organized by Marine Industry Cares Foundation in Esplanade Park.

The Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) is an organization that serves more than 10,000 children with special health care needs in Broward County, and Kids In Distress (KID) an agency that works in South Florida to prevent child abuse, preserve the family, and treat children who have been abused and neglected.

Ft. Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler will kick off 2013’s Spin-A-Thon, and local city commissioners will be there to lend their support. On hand throughout the day teams will be energized by beats from local DJ, water stations will keep each spinner hydrated, and Paul Castronovo from the Paul and Young Ron Show will be there to help keep the momentum going!

Join us as we “gear up” for our 5th annual Spin-A-Thon and help us support the work of Kids In Distress and Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center, two fantastic organizations in our community that are working hard to help children and families!

Friday, April 19th, 2013; Rain or Shine
12 PM Registration begins
1-7 PM Spinning event
6-9 PM Thank-You party

Esplanade Park
400 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Register here: https://2013spinathon.blacktie-athon.com/selfregister.cfm

Save the Date for the fall Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Trustee and Corporate Partner Mixers. More Details to follow.

Riverwalk Trustee Power Mixer Schedule  

• Thursday, March 28, 2013

• Thursday, May 30, 2013

The Glam-A-THON™ Breast Cancer fundraiser’s Glam-Doll-Strut returns to Second Street in Esplanade Park.

What Pray Tell is the GLAM DOLL STRUT, you ask?  The Glam Doll Strut is only the hottest DIVA event to hit the streets of Fort Lauderdale! On October 15th, thousands of Divas will descend on SW 2nd Street wearing some of the most fashionable, funny and fabulous DIVA attire ever contemplated. The Strut goes off in royal style as our teams shimmy and shake for the Judges panel. So bring your girls, your boys, your kids and pets and form a team today! Be creative with your name and outfits and be the team who raises the MOST money to take home the prized crown! No team is too big or too small!

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Esplanade Park

11am – 3pm

Save the Date: The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will host a Kick Off Party from 6 to 10 p.m. in Esplanade Park.

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and Show Management partner once again to bring you the highly anticipated International Boat Show® kick-off event. The second annual Boat Show Night Out, a huge block party set to take place two weeks before the boat show, will be held on October 11, 2012 in Esplanade Park against a yacht-lined New River backdrop. The party kicks-off at 6:00 p.m. and will continue until 10:00 p.m.The free, open-to-the-public event will feature live music, DJs from 99.9 KISS Country, and gourmet

food trucks. Also new to this year’s event lineup is the KidZone, hosted by Bluefoot Pirate Adventures. Kids of all ages can board the custom-built pirate ship, shoot the water cannons and get their faces painted like a pirate. All event proceeds will be donated to Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale.   

Food Trucks joining us for this event:

Big Kahuna | Dog Eat Dog | Ms. Cheezious | Nacho Bizness | Porkalicious