The 2024 edition of Tortuga Music Festival took off at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park on Friday in an atmosphere that came close to perfect, with blue skies, mid-70s temps and sunny dispositions all around. Priscilla Block was sassy, Boyz II Men crooned, Warren Zeiders rocked and the evening crowd was surprisingly manageable. Another surprise: Ashley McBryde’s secret set on a small stage outside a Jersey Mike’s booth. She did a half-dozen songs and signed a few autographs. The 100 or so fans that caught her were giddy. Something to look out for as Tortuga continues on Saturday and Sunday.
The Day of the Dead celebration continues in Ft. Lauderdale on Saturday, November 4, 2023. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)The Day of the Dead parade proceeds along SW 2nd Street in Ft. Laude4rdale from Esplanade Park on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Since 2010 during this sacred time of year, the gate between Florida and Mictlán, the mythological Aztec “Land of the Dead”, opens as thousands of participants costumed like playful skeletons honor their ancestors. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)The Day of the Dead celebration continues in Ft. Lauderdale on Saturday, November 4,...
Party goers at the Wicked Manors,Halloween Celebration on Tuesday, October 31 2023. Wicked Manors is the largest street party in the Southern USA . The historic, entertaining block party occurs every Halloween and benefits vital programs and services of The Pride Center. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)Kids and parents participate in the Children’s/Family Costume Contest at the Wicked Manors,Halloween Celebration on Tuesday, October 31 2023. Wicked Manors is the largest street party in the Southern USA . The historic, entertaining block party occurs every Halloween and benefits vital...