Our family and friends are going to watch the ball drop and dance the night away to Pedro’s DJ skills at a New Year’s Eve Block Party in Davie. For more information on this event, please call me (Didi) at 954-515-2147.
Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day
Jan. 2 – Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner
Bridal party and immediate family members are invited … or forced, whichever way you’d like to look at it … to rehearse the ceremony with us at 5 p.m. at the New River Inn (300 SW 2nd Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301) in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. The rehearsal dinner will then follow at Massimo’s Italian Cuisine in Miramar (11386 Miramar Parkway Miramar, FL 33025) at 7 p.m. Mmmm ... can't wait.
Jan. 3 – The BIG Day
God has blessed us so much, and we can't wait to share our joy with you! It’s going to be great! Just keep in mind that the ceremony starts at 4:30 p.m., but parking may take a few minutes so try to get there early! The reception will begin at 6:45 p.m. and will end about 11 p.m. And, don't forget ... it might be a bit chilly because the reception will be on the water.
Jan. 4 – Church at West Pines
You are welcome to attend our church, West Pines Community Church, if you’re still in town on Sunday. Services start at 10:45 a.m. at The Academic Village on the corner of Sheridan St. & 172nd Avenue. You can find the church easily if you follow the signs on Sheridan Street west of I-75.
Other activities to try out while you’re in town:
The Field
Pedro has played the harmonica at The Field, our favorite Irish pub, plenty of times. They’ve got great food, great music and an even better atmosphere.
The Field
3281 Griffin Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Billie Swamp Safari
If you’re in the mood for something simply South Floridian, try a swamp buggy tour in the Everglades. Airboat rides are $15, and swamp buggy tours are $25 or less for seniors and children. Billie Swamp Safari is open daily from 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. and located at the Big Cypress Reservation. For more information, call 1-800-949-6101 or 941-983-6101.
Holiday Fantasy of Lights Drive-Thru
Going to the Holiday Fantasy of Lights is one of my favorite childhood memories! Tradewinds Park will be decorated with three miles of wintery light displays from now until Jan. 4. You simply have to drive through and “ooooh” and “ahhhh.” It helps if it’s cold outside too. This attraction is $12 per car and is available from 6–10 p.m. each night. For more details, visit www.HolidayLightsDriveThru.com.
Tradewinds Park
3600 W. Sample Rd.
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
