Local boat parades light up the waters for the holidays on Saturday, Dec. 9, about 6 p.m. in St. Lucie County along the Fort Pierce Inlet. View the parade from the Veterans Memorial Park, South Bridge, Causeway Park, or anywhere along the north side of South Hutchinson Island. Boats turn at the Square Grouper and go back. In Indian River and Martin counties the parades are on Saturday, Dec. 16. The Indian River County parade starts at 6 p.m. just north of the Merrill Barber bridge and follows the same route south on the Indian River as it did in previous years. The Martin County boat parade starts at 6:30 p.m. at the downtown Stuart public docks and proceeds down the St. Lucie River to Manatee Pocket. The judging takes place at Sandsprit Park. For more information see the maps at www.miatc.org.
DATEBOOK – Holiday 2023
Upcoming events- Nov. 15 - Dec. 20
Have a hauntingly good time at the Harvest Bonfire and Hayride on
Saturday, Oct. 21, from 2-8 p.m. at McCarty Ranch Preserve, 12323 Range
Line Road in Port St. Lucie. Walk the jack-o-lantern trail with more than
200 hand-carved pumpkins. Bring your chairs to this free event. Winners
of the best Neighborhood Scarecrow Competition in Port St. Lucie will be
announced. Call 878.2277 for more information.
Things To Do – Port St. Lucie Magazine Fall 2023
Upcoming events for September - January 2024
Don't miss the many local fireworks displays and events on Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4. There is Stars over St. Lucie in Fort Pierce, over the Indian River Lagoon at Marina Square; Freedom Fest in Port St. Lucie at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center; Boom On The Lagoon in Vero Beach at Riverside Park; Fireworks On The 4th in Stuart at Flagler Park; Freedom Festival & Parade in Sebastian at Riverview Park; and Freedom And Fireworks at Tradition Square in Port St. Lucie.
DATEBOOK- Summer 2023
Upcoming Events: May 1-Sept. 30, 2023
Learn from Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute scientists and hear about their latest discoveries during the Ocean Science Lecture Series, every Wednesday at 4 p.m. Call 242.2293 for more information.
DATEBOOK- Spring 2023
Upcoming Events: March 1-May 3, 2023
The Highwaymen Heritage Trail Festival returns on Saturday, Feb. 18. The free event will feature the original and second generation Highwaymen artists, guided tours, food and craft vendors, kids zone, art contest exhibit and live jazz music at Moore’s Creek Linear Park on the corner of Seventh Street and Avenue D, behind the county building from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit https://cityoffortpierce.com/483/Highwaymen-Heritage-Trail-Festival or call 742.9833.
Things To Do – Fort Pierce Magazine
Upcoming Events: February-December 2023
Don't miss the annual Martin County Fair Friday, Feb. 10 to Saturday, Feb. 18. Get half-price tickets on the first day. Wednesday is $2 ticket day. Hours vary. Call 220.3247 for more information.
DATEBOOK- Winter 2023
Upcoming Events: Jan. 4 - March 1, 2023
Make holiday memories on Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Sights and Sounds on Second annual holiday celebration and parade with magic in the air and music all around in downtown Fort Pierce, from 1-6 p.m. Call 466.3880 for more information on the day’s events. MAIN STREET FORT PIERCE
DATEBOOK Holiday 2022
Upcoming Events: Nov. 2022 -Jan. 2023
DATEBOOK Summer 2022
Datebook Summer 2022 • Art Gallery Exhibits: All year at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, Port St. Lucie. 807.4488• Grand Central - Stickwork sculpture by Patrick and Sam Dougherty.…
