IN OUR OWN BACKYARD
By En USA news
EVENTS:
Holiday Parade in Fort Lauderdale (Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade)
Annual event in Fort Lauderdale held on December 13, 2025, known for its parade of decorated boats along a 12-mile route.
The parade travels along the New River and the Intracoastal Waterway, starting in downtown Fort Lauderdale and ending near Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. Saturday, December 13, 2025. 6:00 pm.
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New Year's Eve Celebrations in and around Fort Lauderdale.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
4:30 pm - 11:59 pm
Esplanade Park
400 SW Second St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars.
Timeless. Majestic. Unforgettable. Step into the world of Swan Lake: a story of love, magic, and triumph, brought to life by the powerful choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, with Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Miramar Cultural Center,
2400 Civic Center Place, Suburb 1, FL33025.
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Santa's Enchanted Motor Fest: For the Kids Community Giveaway / Car Show.
Merry Christmas to all! Free toys, food, Santa photos, and games as local teams come together to contribute to our community Christmas gathering.
Sunday, December 21, 2025
3pm to 8pm
Pine Island Park
320 South Pine Island Road
Plantation, FL 33324
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Christmas Pop-up shop.
Our Christmas pop-up shop on December 20, 2025 will feature a variety of seasonal items, handmade products, and last-minute holiday gifts.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
9 am to 5 pm
10534 Wiles Road
Coral Springs, FL 33076.
Halloween Party at the Law Firm's Office
Reinfeld, Cabrera, Tison
In a family atmosphere, the law firm Reinfeld-Cabrera-Tison celebrated its traditional Halloween Party with fun for children, including face painting, refreshments, food, music, and games in a very family-friendly environment.
This is the third year that the law firm has held its Halloween celebration for its clients, business neighbors and the community.
There was also a silent auction of several decorative baskets offered by the Hispanic Business Network group, whose meetings are held on Fridays at 8:00 am in the firm's conference room, led by attorney Michael Cabrera.
NORTH BROWARD COUNTY CALENDARS:
TRI-RAIL SETS NEW ANNUAL RIDE RECORD
Despite its recent ridership success, Tri-Rail faces future funding challenges as Florida's recent state budget included cuts to the system's funding. Current financial projections indicate that, without additional support, Tri-Rail will only have operating funds until July 2027.
The South Florida Regional Transit Authority (SFRTA) announced today that Tri-Rail has reached a new all-time fiscal year ridership record, with 4,578,680 trips between July 2024 and June 2025. This milestone surpasses the system's previous record of 4,465,750 trips, set in fiscal year 2019.
“We are extremely proud of this ridership milestone,” said David Dech, SFRTA Executive Director. “This demonstrates the essential role Tri-Rail plays in meeting the transportation needs of our growing region.”
Tri-Rail is also leading the nation's ridership recovery among commuter rail systems. According to a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office, which analyzed 31 commuter rail systems nationwide, Tri-Rail ranked fourth overall and is one of the few to have fully recovered to pre-pandemic ridership. Tri-Rail regained its record of 15,000 weekday and 7,000 weekend rides in February 2024 and has continued its growth since, surpassing its previous record to set a new all-time high.
Often described by transportation officials as the equivalent of a single lane on I-95, Tri-Rail has become a mainstay of mobility in South Florida, helping to alleviate congestion, connect communities, and drive regional economic growth. The system serves as the region's multimodal backbone, connecting passengers to a network of transit systems across three counties and dozens of municipalities, helping to solidify South Florida's transportation infrastructure.
Despite its recent ridership success, Tri-Rail faces future funding challenges as Florida’s recent state budget included cuts to system funding. SFRTA’s Board of Directors and executive team are actively collaborating with the Florida Legislature, the Florida Department of Transportation, and county leaders in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties to secure a long-term, sustainable funding solution. Current financial projections indicate that without additional support, Tri-Rail will only have sufficient funding to operate through July 2027.