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This September, The Richard J. Fox Foundation will host and support numerous events in recognition of prostate cancer awareness month. The kick-off event is an outdoor concert, ‘BAN CANCER’ Worth It All … for a cure, to be held on Thursday evening September 6th 2012. The event, to take place at Huizenga Plaza at the Riverwalk, the event will feature award-winning Jazz and R&B artists Roberto Perera, Terry Wollman, Melanie Taylor, the Blue Fire Band, White Collar Crime and Unusual Suspects. Net proceeds from this fundraising event will be made in memory of Richard Mancuso, Fort Lauderdale’s 2012 Citizen of the year to the following: Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown University Washington DC, Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center and Melanie Strudler Legacy Fund. For more information, call (954) 260-9667 or visit www.richardjfoxfoundation.org.

VIP: $125
Reserved seating front and center, exclusive merchandise, Martini Bar by Johnny V’s, and food from Ernie’s Bar-B-Q.

General Admission: $40
Outdoor concert, lawn seating, two free drinks from the Budweiser Beer Trucks and America’s Backyard and access to the famous gourmet food trucks!

Food Trucks:

Dolce Gourmet Cupcakes
Jefe’s Original Fish Taco
Mangia Mia
Ms. Cheezious
Porkalicious
The Rolling Stove

Parking next to the park, in One River Plaza garage.

Ban Cancer @Riverwalk
Thursday, September 6, 2012
5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Huizenga Plaza

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The American Society of Landscape Architects in conjunction with EDSA and Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale will re-dedicate the Riverwalk Linear Park as one of two medallion locations in South Florida during this national honoring week.

We are very proud that Riverwalk Linear Park has been selected to be honored. Congratulations EDSA and Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale. Don’t miss this great event!

Completed in 1994, the Riverwalk is credited as a catalyst for urban core development and a renaissance of downtown Fort Lauderdale, taking advantage of the New River as a resource. But beyond its civic success, the project demonstrates the value of dedication to the establishment and stewardship of a high-performing urban tree canopy. As part of the redication ceremony The City of Fort Lauderdale will be planting a Live Oak tree, donated as part of the Riverwalk Trust’s Tree Harmony program.

The re-dedication will take place on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 6:00 PM in Esplanade Park. Numerous local and state officials and dignitaries will be attending the brief presentation in commendation of this national recognition of a treasured downtown city location.

Riverwalk Park Re-Dedication

September 10, 2012

6:00 to 7:00 PM at Esplanade Park

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“Save the Date” for the Golden Anniversary of Christmas on Las Olas – celebrate 50 years of our urban Winter Wonderland on Tuesday, November 27th 2012.

Over 40,000 people gather on Las Olas Boulevard each year to celebrate the unofficial start to the winter season.  The experience is a rare winter wonderland – snow showers down from the rooftops, children climb Anidjar & Levine’s  Snow Mountain & ice skate in our rink, while CEO’s, city officials, celebrities and other VIP’s mingle with you and your family.

Local choirs from schools and churches fill the air with the sounds of the holidays from 3 stages while strolling carolers delight the crowd who fill their bellies with sips and sweets!

This holiday season will also feature the debut of Premier Beverage’s “Christmas Karameltini” a specialty Stoli Salted Karamel cocktail, only found this holiday on Las Olas Boulevard.  Stoli Salted Karamel is the newest addition Stoli’s innovative flavor portfolio.

“Premier Beverage Company, a longstanding supporter of Christmas on Las Olas, is happy to once again be the presenting sponsor of this wonderful community event.  It is very important that we give back to the communities where we do business and also provide an important reminder during this fast-paced season of festivities to make responsible serving and consumption a priority on your holiday checklist.”

Special Features:

• Anidjar & Levine present Snow Mountain – benefiting South East Police Motorcycle Rodeo – sledding down a two story ice covered slope
• Skate Las Olas Presented by One Beat CPR – the magic of ice skating on our custom rink
• Lifestyle Magazine’s Santa Photo Booth benefiting Youth Environmental Alliance presented by Victoria DiSilvio and Flamingo Road Nursery
• Benedetti Orthodontics Stage on 6th Avenue
• Fort Lauderdale Magazine Stage on 8th Avenue
• 11th Avenue main stage of choirs and performances
• Mango’s Massive Movie Screen, over 50 food, beverage, & holiday booths
• Pirate Ship Avenger

Christmas on Las Olas

November 27, 2012

East Las Olas Boulevard from SE 6th Ave to SE 11th Ave

Free to the public. . . come one, come all!

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Starting on the New River @Riverwalk at 6:30 pm  in Fort Lauderdale and traveling to the Intracoastal north to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach.  Winterfest Parade – LIVE WEBSTREAM and later Comcast “On Demand”. The 41st Annual Boat Parade will stage on the New River along the docks west of Stranahan House to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The Parade travels East to the Intracoastal Waterway as it continues North to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. This year’s theme embraces the beauty of our waterways during the Holiday Season. From the vast numbers of private boats to the giant showboats and corporate mega yachts, the 100 parade entrants, will be adorned with hundreds of thousands of lights, music, entertainment, decorations, celebrities, musical groups, beauty queens and many other exciting entries expected to be viewed by over one million spectators. Boat entries are now being accepted. FREE viewing along the parade route.

If you don’t want to miss a single entry – find your spot East of the Stranahan House. 2012 Parade highlights: Grand Marshal Showboat, Galleria Mall Reindeer Barge, Sky Limo Barge and the Baptist Health Santa Showboat. Wheelie Magic and Kid KJ are not confirmed.

Parade Sponsorships: $8,000 – $75,000 (Cost to enter a private boat is ONLY $35). Visit the Winterfest website to get ready for the Parade and on December 15th watch the parade on your computer. Special thanks to Comcast and WSVN.

Watch us on December 22^nd  – First Airing of the Television Special on WSVN!

Florida Panthers Winterfest Family Fun Day is on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at the Riverside Hotel Lawn along Historic Las Olas Boulevard from  12 Noon -4 pm.

FREE for the entire FAMILY Enjoy a traditional family event – Fun for young and old with lots of activities, food and a variety of beverages for sale to make this Sunday a perfect outing for everyone.

• Holiday Entertainment and music from Mobile Mike, MIA and Y-100
• Live Alligator Wrestling by The Gator Boys
• Pick out your Tree or have the kids make a Wreath by Happy Holiday Christmas Trees
• Santa arriving in a AutoNation automobile
• Florida Panthers and Florida Marlins Interactive Games
• Food and Beverages available to purchase
• FREE Kid Activities – SunSentinel Kids Town, face painting, bounce houses, games, activities and more…

Partnered event. Details to follow. Saturday, On February 9, 2013 Come watch an amazing candlelight vigil as paper boats, kayaks, and yachts sail along side Esplanade Park. We’ll have an unforgettable night celebrating the lives of lost loved ones who still impact our lives :)  Event is Free. We hope to see you there.