Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and partnered events are featured in Go Riverwalk Magazine. Riverwalk events are among the most favorite in Fort Lauderdale. You can enjoy everything from a Florida Stone Crab to cooking competitions to an afternoon of doggie fun! Riverwalk Member Mixers downtown continue to delight for more than 15 years. All are great events to meet up with friends, meet new people and enjoy downtown and the beautiful Riverwalk.
December 2024
Power Mixer at Papageno’s Wine & Provisions – The last Power Mixer of 2024 was held at Papageno’s Wine & Provisions on Oct. 21. Riverwalk Trustee and Executive Members along with Corporate Partners enjoyed a tasty assortment of wine and hors d’oeuvres curated from Papageno’s own unique selection.
Day of the Dead – On Nov. 2, Riverwalk hosted its 15th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration. Attendees enjoyed a day of face painting, mask and puppet making, delicious food from Latin food trucks and refreshing beverages. Entertainment included indigenous Folklorico dance and music on the mainstage followed by the Skeleton Processional. Thank you to our community partners and sponsors, Damn Good Hospitality Group and Puppet Network, for this signature event.
Get Downtown – YOLO hosted Riverwalk members at the Fall Get Downtown on Oct. 28. This fun-filled event gives all Riverwalk members the opportunity to mix and mingle over hearty hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.
Light Up Lauderdale – On Nov. 9, Riverwalk and the City of Fort Lauderdale hosted Light Up Lauderdale (Get Lit) in Esplanade Park. Attendees enjoyed music by the Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds, a lighting ceremony and a fun-filled kid zone. A huge thank you to TruGreen and Emily’s Garden for sponsoring this beautiful and festive event.
18th Annual Riverwalk Mutts & Martinis – Riverwalk’s four-legged residents pulled their leashes to Esplanade Park on Nov. 9 for the 18th Annual Riverwalk Mutts & Martinis. A celebration of Riverwalk’s furry friends and their two-legged companions, this free, public event featured a doggie fashion show, peanut butter eating contest, a variety of pet-focused vendors, food trucks and great entertainment.
November 2024
Lobsterfest at the House on the River – Lobsterfest, a celebration of seafood and the waning days of summer, was held at The House on the River on Sept. 27. Attendees were treated to a meal of succulent seafood delicacies with traditional side dishes. Thank you to our partner, The House on the River, for making this special evening possible.
Riverwalk Board Social at Boathouse – On October 2nd, Riverwalk welcomed new and returning Board of Directors and Advisory Board members at a social at Boathouse at the Riverside Hotel. Learn more about the Riverwalk board and team at GoRiverwalk.com/leadership.
8th Annual Riverwalk Fall Festival – Fall was in the air at the 8th Annual Riverwalk Fall Festival on October 12th at Esplanade Park. A large variety of great food to sample, pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling and the annual liquid nitrogen frozen pumpkin drop by the Museum of Discovery and Science were highlights, with live music by Jonny Edwards. Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors: TruGreen, Journey Kids Dental, Morningstar Storage, S. MARK Graphics and Go Riverwalk Magazine.
October 2024
Riverwalk Rhythm and Brews – Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale hosted Rhythm and Brews at Esplanade Park on Aug. 23. Top 10 American Idol finalist, Nick Merico, joined us to fill the park with his incredible musical prowess. Members of the community enjoyed a variety of food selections, refreshing beers, unique artisans, and leisurely recreations for a smooth transition into the weekend.
August 2024
Riverwalk Power Mixer at Here & Now – The second Riverwalk Power Mixer of 2024 was held at Here & Now in Flagler Village on June 24. Riverwalk Trustee members and Corporate Partners gathered for conversation and were treated to an exquisite spread of hors d’oeuvres in this pocket of Flagler, nestled up against the up-and-coming FATVillage neighborhood.
GO CATS! -A deluge of rain on June 30 did not stop Florida Panthers fans from celebrating the team’s Stanley Cup win at Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Riverwalk Board Social – On July 1, Riverwalk Board of Directors and Advisory Board members gathered at Boathouse at the Riverside Hotel to mingle and discuss Riverwalk’s upcoming events and programs.
July 4 Celebration – The City of Fort Lauderdale presented a grand July 4th celebration on the beach, complete with live music, amazing animals, children’s activities and of course, fireworks.
July 2024
Riverwalk Tacos and Tequila Feast – The Second Annual Riverwalk Tacos and Tequila Feast was on May 18. Attendees braved the record heat to enjoy some of South Florida’s mouthwatering tacos and tequilas, with VIP attendees sampling a selection of premium and ultra-premium tequilas, mezcals and other beverages curated by Con Murphy’s Ocean Bar and Grill, and Stephens Distributing. Thank you to our amazing sponsors Morningstar Storage, Water Taxi and S. Mark Graphics. Photos courtesy of Jason Leidy.
Riverwalk Rhythm and Brews – Riverwalk Rhythm and Brews returned to Esplanade Park on June 1. This free-to-attend event in Downtown Fort Lauderdale featured live music, free lawn games, cold beers and food trucks. Photos courtesy of Jason Leidy.
Fizz Fest: Bubbles on the River – On May 11, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale partnered up with House on the River for the first Fizz Fest: Bubbles on the River event. Guest enjoyed an interactive afternoon featuring bubbly drinks, seltzers and live music.
Huizenga Park Reimagined – Fort Lauderdale’s signature gathering place is getting a makeover, and ground was officially broken on May 22 for this reimagining of Huizenga Park. The $15 million project will have a central lawn, a fountain surrounded by shade and seating, a terrace, a dog run, a “moundscape” with small hills to climb, a raised wooden deck next to the Riverwalk, and a river overlook. Photos courtesy of Jason Leidy.
Walk of Fame and Great American Beach Party -The City of Fort Lauderdale kicked off summer with its annual Great American Beach Party on May 25. Event goers enjoyed live bands, water slides, a kids zone, a classic car show, an art show, a sand sculpting contest, a parachute jump, a military tribute, the Walk of Fame ceremony, vendors and exhibitors. The Walk of Fame honorees this year are: Guy Harvey, marine artist and conservationist; the late Carlton B. Moore, civil rights trailblazer and city commissioner; and Bruce G. Roberts, lifelong public servant, chief of police and city commissioner.
June 2024
ArtServe Impact Awards – The second annual Impact Awards on April 19 was a celebration of unsung heroes in the arts world who exemplify the organization’s core mission of talent-driven inclusivity and the soaring achievements that emerge and thrive because of it. Go Riverwalk Magazine received the Media Advocate of Impact award.
Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast – On April 20, Riverwalk hosted Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast. What a great afternoon in Esplanade Park for foodies, BBQ enthusiasts and families to enjoy delicious food and cold brews. Amazing events like these don’t happen without amazing sponsors. Special thanks to, Prestige Windows & Doors, Water Taxi, Morningstar Storage Fat Village, Riverland Apartments, and S.Mark Graphics.
24th Annual Riverwalk Tribute – On May 2, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale honored a group of community leaders for their contributions to the City of Fort Lauderdale and the Riverwalk at the 24th Annual Riverwalk Tribute, held at the Riverside Hotel: Alexa and Britt Lanier of Two Men and A Truck, Jarett S. Levan of BBX Capital, Phil Purcell of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida and Bill Walker of the Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi.
May 2024
St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival – The Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival drew thousands of spectators to the streets of Downtown on March 16. The parade showcased decorative floats, bagpipers, marching bands and street performers. The festival featured live music, a kids zone, exhibitors, interactive games, cultural activities and Irish food and beverages. Photos courtesy of Avatar Productions
Riverwalk International Food Festival – The Riverwalk International Food Festival celebrated unique flavors with cuisine from around the world at Esplanade Park on April 13. The event included an International Tasting Village with samplings of beers, wines, spirits and cocktails. Thank you to sponsors Dumas & Sanclemente Law PLLC, Alluvion Las Olas, Riverland Apartments, Schilling & Silvers PLLC, Morningstar Storage of Fat Village, Water Taxi, Go Riverwalk Magazine and S. Mark Graphics. Photos provided by Riverwalk Staff.
Riverwalk Power Mixer – Riverwalk members came together for a night of celebration and connection on April 8. Attendees enjoyed delicious food and drinks provided by YOLO. This semi-annual event was sponsored by Walter Duke + Partners.
