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Light Up Lauderdale kicks off holiday season at Esplanade Park Thursday

Fort Lauderdale's holiday season opens Thursday, Nov. 5, with Light Up Lauderdale at Esplanade Park from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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Fort Lauderdale’s holiday season kicks off Thursday, Nov. 5, with Light Up Lauderdale at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St. The event runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The city’s Light Up the Holidays season is also bringing back Olas, the sandy snowman that serves as its mascot. The city said Olas is returning soon, and it asked residents to name their favorite Olas in the comments of its Instagram post.

The full holiday schedule is posted on the city’s PlayLauderdale page, according to the post.

This story is a summary based on reporting by City of Fort Lauderdale (IG). Read the original for full details.

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