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Fort Lauderdale Day of the Dead festival returns Nov. 7 with free entry

Fort Lauderdale's Day of the Dead festival, block party and stroll return Nov. 7 with free admission and music, dance, art and food.

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Fort Lauderdale’s Day of the Dead festival returns Saturday, Nov. 7, with a festival, a block party and a stroll, all free to attend, according to a post from The Broward Scene.

The festival runs from 3 to 8 p.m. at Esplanade Park. A block party starts at 5 p.m. at 100 SE 3rd Ave., and a stroll begins at 6 p.m. on SW 2nd Street.

Organizers plan music, dance, art and food to mark Dia de los Muertos. The post did not list ticket details beyond free entry, and it did not say whether the stroll and block party require registration.

The event is one of the larger seasonal gatherings in downtown Fort Lauderdale, and the post described it as an annual celebration.

This story is a summary based on reporting by The Broward Scene. Read the original for full details.

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