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Dine Out Lauderdale returns with deals at 100-plus restaurants

Dine Out Lauderdale is your chance to try some of Broward's best restaurants without breaking the bank.

Food and Drink

Get ready, foodies. Dine Out Lauderdale returns next week. Why it matters: The discount program supports local restaurants during the summer slowdown and gives diners a chance to try more expensive restaurants at budget-friendly prices. How it works: From Aug. 1-Sept. 30, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dine Out Lauderdale Restaurant Months" data-vars-click-url="https://www.visitlauderdale.com/dineout/" data-vars-content-id="cf738e6e-4ad4-4316-819d-85cf985f85c1" data-vars-headline="Dine Out Lauderdale returns with deals at 100-plus restaurants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.visitlauderdale.com/dineout/" target="_blank">Dine Out Lauderdale Restaurant Months</a> offers three-course prix fixe meals at more than 100 local restaurants (and the list keeps growing).

World Cup fuels Broward's summer business and hotel boom

Thank you to the Tartan Army and all of the international fans!

Business

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/14/free-world-cup-watch-parties-miami" data-vars-content-id="6e6df185-28f3-45c8-87bb-aad5bbe47937" data-vars-headline="World Cup fuels Broward&#x27;s summer business and hotel boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/14/free-world-cup-watch-parties-miami" target="_self">World Cup</a> is over, but South Florida will never forget it.Why it mattered: The Miami matches brought fans from all over the world, filling Broward County hotels, restaurants and bars during what&#x27;s typically the slowest time of year.<ul><li>Thousands of Colombian fans <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="took over downtown Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaE3KyFNYsa/" data-vars-content-id="6e6df185-28f3-45c8-87bb-aad5bbe47937" data-vars-headline="World Cup fuels Broward&#x27;s summer business and hotel boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaE3KyFNYsa/" target="_blank">took over downtown Fort Lauderdale</a> to greet their players at The Dalmar hotel. The Tartan Army <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="were all over town" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/NancyH_60/status/2071675675073794164" data-vars-content-id="6e6df185-28f3-45c8-87bb-aad5bbe47937" data-vars-headline="World Cup fuels Broward&#x27;s summer business and hotel boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/NancyH_60/status/2071675675073794164" target="_blank">were all over town</a> wearing their kilts in the 90-degree heat. </li></ul>

Things to do: Off Campus Night, taco festival and more

From Off Campus dance parties to taco festivals, here's what's happening in Broward this weekend..

Things to Do

It&#x27;s time to start planning your weekend. Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s happening around town. <ul><li>FYI: It&#x27;s the final weekend of World Cup watch parties</li></ul>🎤 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Megan Moroney at Amerant Bank Arena" data-vars-click-url="https://www.amerantbankarena.com/events/detail/megan-moroney?utm_source=www.browardist.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=the-weekly-954-7-13&amp;_bhlid=79fd63563e8734b4bf57faa38edff0215d1d08ce" data-vars-content-id="e8a549a6-5e8f-4a25-b4c2-c15269ec58c9" data-vars-headline="Things to do: Off Campus Night, taco festival and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.amerantbankarena.com/events/detail/megan-moroney?utm_source=www.browardist.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=the-weekly-954-7-13&amp;_bhlid=79fd63563e8734b4bf57faa38edff0215d1d08ce" target="_blank">Megan Moroney at Amerant Bank Arena</a>: The country music singer&#x27;s The Cloud 9 tour stops in Sunrise.

Where to celebrate July 4th in Fort Lauderdale

From fireworks to bar crawls, here's how you can celebrate America's 250th birthday this weekend.

🇺🇸 America <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="turns 250" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/22/florida-americas-time-capsule-250" data-vars-content-id="0e58157f-f25a-45b0-961a-5d3d23ea7de7" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate July 4th in Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/22/florida-americas-time-capsule-250" target="_self">turns 250</a> on Saturday. Here&#x27;s a roundup of festivities around Fort Lauderdale to celebrate the big birthday.🎉 Oakland Park is hosting an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="All-American Picnic" data-vars-click-url="https://oaklandparkfl.gov/865/Penultimate-Semiquincentennial-All-Ameri" data-vars-content-id="0e58157f-f25a-45b0-961a-5d3d23ea7de7" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate July 4th in Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://oaklandparkfl.gov/865/Penultimate-Semiquincentennial-All-Ameri" target="_blank">All-American Picnic</a> at City Centennial Park on Friday from 4-7pm.

Where to watch the World Cup in Broward

Many Broward spots are airing every tournament match with food and drink specials.

Sports

If World Cup tickets are out of your price range (unfortunately, that includes many of us) or you simply want to avoid the Hard Rock Stadium crowd, you can still participate in the fun at numerous watch parties around town.Here&#x27;s a list of events and places in Broward County to have on your radar:

Where to celebrate Pride Month in Fort Lauderdale

From the Stonewall Pride Parade to rooftop pool parties, here's what's happening during Pride Month.

It&#x27;s officially Pride Month in Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors. Time to celebrate all month long.🛥️ <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="FLoatarama Cruise &amp; Tea Dance" data-vars-click-url="https://givebutter.com/floatarama-2026-yacht-party-tea-dance" data-vars-content-id="42f5ab08-8ac5-4936-9c8e-16ef22fda5d8" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate Pride Month in Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://givebutter.com/floatarama-2026-yacht-party-tea-dance" target="_blank">FLoatarama Cruise &amp; Tea Dance</a>: Hop aboard the Catalina yacht for the ultimate party with an open bar, food and DJs.<ul><li>June 13, boarding starts at 10:30am.</li><li>Tickets: $150.</li></ul>

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Dine Out Lauderdale returns with deals at 100-plus restaurants

Things to do: Off Campus Night, taco festival and more

Where to celebrate July 4th in Fort Lauderdale

Where to watch the World Cup in Broward