Fort Lauderdale Beach’s favorite concert series, Friday Night Sound Waves and new Saturday Farmers, Antiques and Artisan Market, super-size their regular weekend activities for a two-day celebration over The Big Game weekend on January 31 and February 1. The family-friendly programming which highlights the local community through food, art, fitness and live music experiences, as well as its strong ties to professional football, is the only free to the public event sanctioned by the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee in Fort Lauderdale.
The Friday through Saturday event programming, sponsored by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Improvement District (BID) Community, is free to the public and family friendly.
The full line up of programming includes:
• RAISED In the 9[54] Friday Night LIV | Friday, Jan. 31; 4 – 10 p.m.
Friday night celebrates the next generation of leaders to come out of Broward County both on and off the field. Attendees are encouraged to come early for the Taste the Wave Tailgate Zone featuring beachside restaurants on the new Las Olas Festival Street. Restaurants dishing out game-day favorites include Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Con Murphy’s Ocean Bar & Grill, Naked Crab at B Ocean Resort, Spazio, The Sweet Spot by Cafe Ibiza, and Tsukuro, with more to be announced.
• Music and Makers Market | Friday, Jan. 31; 4 – 10 p.m.
Leading off the activities on Friday night, a new Music & Makers Market will provide attendees with an opportunity to shop and engage with local artists displaying a mix of handmade and homemade goods.
• Raised in the 9[54] Concert – Private Stock Band | Friday, Jan. 31; 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
The 8-member band, Private Stock takes the main stage for a thrilling ride of music from today’s top tunes to favorites spanning the decades. Bring a chair, blanket and dancing shoes for this special Friday Night Sound Waves performance.
• Florida Power & Light Halftime Show | Friday, Jan. 31; 7:45 – 8:15 p.m.
A special Half-Time presentation to the 2019/20 FHSAA State and Geico National Championship Football Team, St. Thomas Aquinas, includes a performance by the Raider Regiment and Cheerleaders along with a presentation to St Thomas Raiders Coach Roger Harriott, staff and team by sponsor Florida Power & Light Company and City of Fort Lauderdale.
Where:
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Cost: Free
