
Holiday Matsuri
Florida's largest anime convention turns 15 at the Orange County Convention Center, three days of cosplay, guests, and panels with a holiday coat of paint.
A hundred decorated boats run the Intracoastal from downtown Fort Lauderdale to Pompano Beach, and crowds line the water the whole way to watch.
Dec 12, 2026 at Intracoastal Waterway, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Grab the tickets, put it on your calendar, and send it to whoever is coming with you.
Dates and details come from the event's official site, checked November 2, 2026. Lineups and schedules can change, so confirm on the official page before you travel.

Florida's largest anime convention turns 15 at the Orange County Convention Center, three days of cosplay, guests, and panels with a holiday coat of paint.
Home turf. I host the Southwest Florida New Year's Rockin Eve at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds, with Nelly, Lil Jon, Godsmack, and Randy Houser on two stages from 2 in the afternoon to 2 in the morning.

Hundreds of songwriters play listening rooms up and down Highway 30A in South Walton over four January days, and the writers tell the stories behind the songs between sets.