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December 2017 Miami Events, Holidays and Festivals
What's hot: Art Basel, Katy Perry, Christmas Fests, New Year's Fireworks!
Top Miami Events for December 2017
What's hot: Art Basel, Katy Perry, Cirque du Soleil, Christmas Fests and New Year's Fireworks!
December is such a pleasant time to be in Miami, it is not only the cooler sunny skies that are the magnet but also the barrage of top line events that start kicking off in and around the city...
...the art and music festivals...
...the food fairs...
...the boating events...
...lots of high-caliber entertainment, Katy Perry and Janet Jackson are in town...
And of course, lots of fun events are getting under way in the midst of the Christmas frenzy and New Year fireworks, including some beloved recurring events... the Christmas boaters and the wacky Mango Strutters come out in full force again this year and we get ready to welcome college football fans for the Orange Bowl.
For our nature lovers, this is the perfect time
to get out and soak it all up, our State and National Parks are teeming with wildlife, enjoy!
This Month's Miami Highlight Events:
- Art Basel Miami Beach - December 7 - 10, 2017
- Winterfest Boat Parade - December 9, 2017
- The Orange Bowl: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Miami Hurricanes - December 30, 2017
- King Mango Strut at the Grove - December 31, 2017
- New Year's Eve 2018: Big Orange Countdown and Fireworks, Pitbull's New Year Revolution - December 31, 2017
The concert and entertainment scene in December 2017 features:
- Broadway series: Book of Mormon - November 28 - December 3, 2017
- LeAnn Rimes Today is Christmas Tour - December 2, 2017
- Janet Jackson State Of The World Tour - December 11, 2017
- Broadway Series: School of Rock The Musical - December 12 - 24, 2017
- Tony Award Winner: The Secret Garden - December 14 - 31, 2017
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve - December 15, 2017
- Cirque du Soleil Volta - December 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018
- Miami City Ballet: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker - December 15 - 24, 2017
- Katy Perry - December 20, 2017
- Broadway in Miami: Finding Neverland - December 26 - 31, 2017
- Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker - December 30, 2017
Top Christmas and Holiday Events and Festivals:
- Santa's Enchanted Forest - November 2, 2017 - early January 2018
- A Christmas Carol - November 30 - December 2, 2017
- LeAnn Rimes Today is Christmas Tour - December 2, 2017
- Symphony of the Americas Holiday Voices - December 3 and 5, 2017
- Winterfest Boat Parade - December 9, 2017
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve - December 15, 2017
- Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker - December 30, 2017
- New Year's Eve 2018: Big Orange Countdown and Fireworks, Pitbull's New Year Revolution - December 31, 2017
- More Christmas and Holiday Events
- More on New Year's Eve in Miami
Specially for kids and Families
- Santa's Enchanted Forest - November 2, 2017 - early January 2018
- A Christmas Carol - November 30 - December 2, 2017
- Winterfest Boat Parade - December 9, 2017
- Family Fun Fest at Biscayne National Park - December 10, 2017
- The Harlem Globetrotters - December 10, 2017
- The Legend Of Zelda: Symphony Of The Goddesses - December 16, 2017
- Broadway in Miami: Finding Neverland - December 26 - 31, 2017
- Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker - December 30, 2017
- More Things To Do With Children!
In the Sports Calendar:
- The Orange Bowl: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Miami Hurricanes - December 30, 2017
- Miami Dolphins Football Schedule - December 2017 Home Games and Tickets
- Miami Heat Basketbal Schedule - December 2017 Home Games and Tickets
- Florida Panthers Hockey Schedule - December 2017 Home Games and Tickets
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December 2017 Highlight Events in Miami
Art Basel Miami Beach - December 7 - 10, 2017
Art Basel Miami Beach is without a doubt one of the premiere events in the world art scene and certainly one of the most prominent in the U.S. This long weekend in early December is traditionally the unofficial kick-off to the city's busy art and cultural calendar and is quite unique in that it spawns so many other events and satellite exhibitions, if you are into arts and design, this is definitely the time to be in Miami.
When? Thursday through Sunday December 7 - 10, 2017
Where? Main Exhibition Hall at Miami Beach Convention Center
Satellite fairs and events will pop up in and around the city, keep an eye specially in the up-and-coming districts of Wynwood, the Miami Design District and the Faena District.
More on Art Basel Week and Satellite Fairs
Ft. Lauderdale Winterfest Boat Parade
Sailboats, Yachts, Barges, Gondolas, Kayaks... ANYTHING that floats, all decked up with thousands of lights and a merry spirit, traversing the waters of the intracoastal, what could be more fun this holiday season?! On its 46th year, the Winterfest Boat Parade has become one of the most awaited events, this year the Ft. Lauderdale shoreline will be coming alive once again.
Some fantastic entries and surprises in the past have included a floating bus, the Galleria Mall reindeer barge, a fire truck, Mickey and Minnie... can't wait for this year's parade!
When?: Saturday December 9, 2017
Where?: Intracoastal Waterway from Ft. Lauderdale to Pompano Beach
How Much?: Free along parade route, Grandstand viewing areas available.
More info: Winterfest Boat Parade
King Mango Strut at the Grove
The King Mango Strut is the wackiest of the wackiest, it's a parade that was born as the antithesis of the King Orange Bowl parade way back, when struters were rejected by King Orange for being too "irreverent" so they decided to start their own King Mango parade, and irony of ironies, the King Orange Bowl Parade does not exist any more.
So what is it? It's a parade with a party atmosphere on a fun and laid back afternoon the last Sunday of the year. The theme or rather themes of the parade are well, anything and everything that made the headlines this year, Mango style of course, meaning, it is a parody of the year's highlights all in the name of fun. Like for example? Everything and everybody is fair game, the TSA, the Pope, twinkies, the Royal Family, politicians, specially politicians ...
Who participates? Anybody can participate, as in, "be on the parade". This is not an over the top parade, the "floats" are not fancy structures or designs, it is all very relaxed with hilarity and fun as the only requirement.
Is it ok for kids? Yes, the Pre-Mango Strut activities begin with the Little Miss Mango Pageant for kids 5 to 12, it is a VERY competitive pageant and all contestants are expected to win, the winners get to ride in the opening "float" of the parade!
So take part or just come to watch, bring a cooler, a folding chair, and be ready to spend the funniest and craziest time, check it out:
When?: Sunday December 31, 2017, parade starts at 2:00 p.m., after-strut street party and dancing afterwards
Where?: Downtown Coconut Grove from Green Street to Coco Walk then back to Commodore Plaza
How Much?: Free!
More Info: www.kingmangostrut.org
New Year's Eve: Big Orange Ball Drop 2018 Countdown and Fireworks Pitbull s New Year Revolution - December 31, 2017
Miami might not be Times Square, but we do have our very own "Ball Drop" and spectacular fireworks over our beautiful bay.
As in prior years, Miami's global superstar Pitbull will be hosting the smashing live event to welcome 2018 in Bayfront Park.
Bayfront park will be the place to be for the largest FREE New Year's Eve party in South Florida!
When?: Sunday, December 31, 2017
Where?: Bayfront Park 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132
Where to Park?: There is limited, paid parking at Bayfront Park. You can also park at Bayside Marketplace nextdoor or take the Metrorail to the Government Center Station then transfer to the Metromover Inner Loop to Bayfront Park.
How Much?: FREE
Paid VIP area: Pitbull's Worldwide VIP Food & Wine Party $295, Couples $495, Center Stage VIP $395. Age 21+ only. More info and Worldwide NYE 2018 tickets.
No bottles, cans, coolers or personal fireworks are allowed at the park.
Miami Concerts and Entertainment This December 2017
Broadway Series: The Book of Mormon
When? November 28 - December 3, 2017
Where? Ziff Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami
How Much? $50+ Find Tickets
LeAnn Rimes Today Is Christmas Tour
When? Saturday, December 2, 2017 - 8:00 pm
Where? Parker Playhouse, Ft. Lauderdale
Janet Jackson State Of The World Tour
When? December 11, 2017 - 8:00 pm
Where? BB&T Center, Sunrise
Broadway Series: School of Rock the Musical
When? December 12 - 24, 2017
Where? Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft Lauderdale
Tony Award Winner: The Secret Garden
When? December 14 - 31, 2017
Where? Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft Lauderdale
How Much? $47 Find half-off tickets at Goldstar, you have to be a member but membership is FREE! and worth the savings, just sign up!
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter 2017 Tour
The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
When? Friday, December 15, 2017 - 8:00 pm
Where? BB&T Center, Sunrise
Cirque du Soleil Volta
When? December 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018
Where? Big Top by Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Miami City Ballet: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
When? Several performances December 15 to 24, 2017
Where? Ziff Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center
Broadway in Miami: Finding Neverland
When? December 26 - 31, 2017
Where? Ziff Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center
Katy Perry: Witness The Tour
When? Wednesday December 20, 2017 - 7:00 pm
Where? AmericanAirlines Arena
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
When? Saturday December 30, 2017 - 7:00 p.m.
Where? The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater 1700 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Check for half-price Moscow Nutcraker tickets at Goldstar, you need to be a member but membership is FREE, just sign up, it's worth the savings!
Holiday and Christmas Events
Santa's Echanted Forest
The largest Christmas-Themed Amusement Park and Carnival is back on its 26th year with its 3 million lights, 92" christmas tree, and the carnival rides for little ones and those wanting a little more extreme.
Located in the heart of Miami in Tropical Park, you will no doubt see the lights from the highway as you drive past.
It is a huge sprawling lively event, just coming to see the lights is worth the trip. Tons of entertainment for kids and families round it all up. There are the many live shows, games, magic acts, mazes, all sorts of rides, from carrousels to roller coasters and drop towers and of course, the carnival food!
When? November 2, 2017 to early January 2018 - 5:00pm to Midnight
Where? Tropical Park, on the Palmetto (SR826) and Bird Road (40th Street) 7900 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33155
How Much? Adults (10-64) $31.78, Children (3-9) $22.43, Seniors (65+) $22.43 Season and express passes available.
More Info: Santa's Enchanted Forest
A Christmas Carol
When? November 30 - December 2, 2017
Where? Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
How Much? $20+
Symphony of the Americas Holiday Voices
When? Sunday and Tuesday, December 3 and 5, 2017
Where? Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center For The Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale
The Annual Living Nativity at Miami Shores Presbyterian Church
Let's herald the Christmas season with a live, open-air reenactment of the Christmas Story.
Featuring live camels, donkeys, goats and sheep, along with an innovative mix of digital and live-action characters, including Mary, Joseph, Jesus, the prophets, angels, the Wise Men and more!
This spectacular depiction, complete with narration, digital projections and a choir, is fun for the entire family!
When? TBA from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Where? Miami Shores Presbyterian Church, 602 NE 96th Street, Miami Shores, FL 33138
How Much? FREE and open to the public. Guests are invited to bring canned goods, which will be donated to a local food bank.
More Info: Miami Shores Presbyterian Church or call (305) 754-9541
Miami For Kids And Families This December 2017
Family Fun Fest at Biscayne National Park
Family Fun Fest is a FREE program at Biscayne National Park brought to you thanks to the many volunteers and park sponsors.
It is held on the second Sunday of the month during the "dry and cool" season, December through April with lots of fun and educational activities for kids and adults alike.
There is also "Family Fun Fest Junior" with lots of activities for toddlers and little ones!
When? December 10, 2017 - 1:00pm to 4:00 pm
Where? Biscayne National Park - Dante Fascell Visitor Center
How Much? FREE!
More info: Biscayne National Park Family Fun Fest
The Harlem Globetrotters
When? Sunday December 10, 2017 - 2:00 pm
Where? AmericanAirlines Arena
The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses
When? Saturday December 16, 2017 - 8:00 pm
Where? Knight Concert Hall at the Adrienne Arsht Center
For Miami Sports Fans This December 2017
Orange Bowl 2017: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Miami Hurricanes
When? Saturday, December 30, 2017
Where? Hard Rock Stadium (Formerly SunLife Stadium), Miami Gardens, FL
How Much? Varies, expected to sell out.
Miami Dolphins Football Home Game Schedule
December 2017
When? Home game schedule below
Where? Hard Rock Stadium (Formerly Sun Life Stadium) Miami Gardens, Florida
How Much? Varies Find Tickets
Miami Heat Basketball Schedule
December 2017 Home Games and Tickets
When? Home game schedule below
Where? American Airlines Arena
How Much? Tickets for 2 40% - 55% OFF at Groupon
Florida Panthers Hockey Schedule - December 2017 Home Games and Tickets
Panthers are pouncing, get over to the BB&T Center to see first-class teams battle it out on the ice!
When? See home game schedule for this month below
Where? BB&T Center, Sunrise
How Much? $12+
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