Great American Beach Party

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Kick-off the summer on Memorial Day weekend at the Great American Beach Party, a tradition in the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Celebrate with family and friends as a portion of Fort Lauderdale’s world famous beach transforms into an entertainment mecca. Highlights from this free, family-friendly event include live bands, water slides, a kids zone, a classic car show, an art show, a sand sculpting contest, a SOCOM Para-Commandos parachute jump, a military tribute, the Walk of Fame ceremony, vendors, exhibitors, and so much more!

2022 Great American Beach Party Event Schedule

Traffic Advisory

Las Olas Boulevard between A1A and Seabreeze Boulevard will be closed from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 28.

Northbound A1A traffic may access turnarounds at Poinsettia and Cortez Streets. Southbound A1A traffic may access turnaround at 600 Seabreeze Boulevard.

Las Olas Circle is closed north of the Las Olas Garage as well as the southbound lane of Birch Road between Poinsettia and Cortez Streets. Anyone traveling south on Birch Road towards the Garage must detour to Seabreeze Boulevard at Cortez Street in order to head south.

Motorists should expect heavy traffic and are encouraged to avoid the area and seek alternate travel routes or transportation.

Traffic Advisory Map and Parking Details

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