The Loop Press

This winter, one of Fort Lauderdale’s most enduring and meaningful community traditions returns as Friday Night Sound Waves celebrates its 10-year anniversary season, running January 30 through April 3, 2026, at Las Olas Oceanside Park. Presented by DiscoverFTLBeach.com and the Fort Lauderdale Beach Business Improvement District, Friday Night Sound Waves has been free and open […]

The 5th Annual Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Festival, presented by DiscoverFTLBeach.com, returns to The LOOP with an all-new carnival theme.

Las Olas Oceanside Park, in partnership with DiscoverFTLBeach.com, closes out the ninth season of Friday Night Sound Waves with the final leg of its Backstage Pass tribute series.

This May, we invite you to participate in our Small Business Photo Contest, where a simple snapshot can support the makers behind the scenes.

Join us this March for a vibrant celebration of creativity as we honor Youth Art Month at TheMKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park.

Join Us for Random Acts of Kindness Week – Daily Challenges on TheMKT Instagram Page. At Las Olas Oceanside Park, we believe in the power of kindness, and we’re excited to announce Random Acts of Kindness Week starting on February 10. Over the course of the week, we’ll be sharing daily challenges to encourage you […]

This February, The LOOP Fort Lauderdale Beach becomes a hub of heartfelt celebrations with a series of free, family and pet-friendly events designed to spread love and joy all month.

Step into the new year with a fresh mindset and renewed energy at The MKT! Join us for a series of inspiring wellness events that connect, empower, and encourage you to embrace your goals for 2025.

Discover artisan-made treasures perfect for gifting, homemade holiday bites for entertaining, and festive fashions for your holiday soirées.

Age is just a number. Join us for a variety of free community workouts every weekend in September during Healthy Aging Month. Let’s stay active together!

Meet the makers who bring the flavor and flair of their Hispanic Heritage to the MKT every weekend.

Art in Caribbean culture is a vibrant tapestry of history, identity, and expression. Join us on June 23 to discover the soul of the Caribbean through art.

May is Small Business Month, a time to celebrate small businesses and the people who support them.
It’s also National Photo Month, which is the perfect excuse for a contest!

Local artists of Caribbean descent are invited to join us at Las Olas Oceanside Park on Sunday, June 30, to share their talents while celebrating their rich and diverse culture.

Explore the sustainable side of #theMKT this April as we shine a spotlight on our market vendors, who champion eco-friendly practices all year round.

To celebrate the countdown to the start of cricket season, a 400-pound, 8-foot tall replica of the ICC T20 World Cup cricket ball will be on display at Las Olas Oceanside Park through Feb 24, 2024

Learn more about the vendors behind the delicious heart-healthy foods you can purchase at #TheMKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park every weekend in February and beyond.

The finishing touches are happening at a parks project more than a decade in the making. We spoke to one of the people behind the Las Olas Oceanside Parks system. Across from the International Swimming Hall of Fame, the final piece of a years-in-the-making parks puzzle is coming together. DC Alexander Park is part of […]

The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) Fort Lauderdale Beach Raises the WOOF at the 3rd Annual Fur the Love Pet Fest on Feb. 26 Circus-themed Sunday Funday Brunch, Brings Big Top Fun to the Rooftop of the Las Olas Beach Garage The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) Fort Lauderdale to host the 3rd Annual Fur […]

Fifty years after Elvis Presley’s last star turn, Fort Lauderdale will be gripped by his memory this weekend, with three days of music, a film screening, a gospel brunch, and more.

Test your swing among your favorite characters at Pixar Putt, arriving at The LOOP at Las Olas Oceanside Park this winter!

Like, Tag and Share our special posts on Facebook and Instagram to enter our 12 Days of Giveaways to attend upcoming experiences at Las Olas Oceanside Park.

While local farmer’s markets can have a direct positive impact on your weekend morning, they also significantly connect our community and play an important role in supporting small businesses and the local economy.

Key improvements at D.C. Alexander Park include a signature playground installation, elevated viewing platform overlooking the ocean, elevated ramp/walkway with play elements incorporated into the grade changes, terraced walls with landscape beautification, decorative metal canopy/trellis, and public restrooms.

Las Olas Oceanside Park provides locals & visitors the opportunity to bond with their four-legged friends this summer, with the return of the popular Movies by Moonlight series, July – September.

Deco Drive recently visited to showcase the LOOP’s partnership with Ocean Sole and share with viewers how this global company is changing the way we see our favorite footwear.

Las Olas Oceanside Park will set the scene for community gatherings, an Easter extravaganza, and Earth-focused events this month. – Fort Lauderdale Illustrated

The second annual pet-friendly day of fun heads to its new home at Las Olas Oceanside Park February 20 – Fort Lauderdale Illustrated

Our four-legged friends can’t speak, but if they could, they might bark orders to attend the Fur the Love Pet Fest on Sunday, Feb. 20. The second annual event, taking place at Las Olas Oceanside Park celebrates the community’s love of pups with an entire fun-filled day dedicated to dogs.

The LOOP was chosen as one of 23 spaces throughout the state of Florida to highlight in the 2022 FRPA Annual Facilities Showcase Publication.

Upload a Photo of Your Pet in their Pupchella-inspired finest for the chance to win VIP tickets to Fur the Love 2022

As if Fort Lauderdale’s spirited renewal projects couldn’t get any better, the city recently debuted The LOOP ( Las Olas Oceanside Parks ), a $65 million parks project that will benefit locals and visitors alike with “infinite experiences for everyone under the sun.” – Fort Lauderdale Illustrated

Las Olas Oceanside Park will host Wonderland, a series of holiday events, performances, and markets, beginning November 23 – Fort Lauderdale Illustrated

Fort Lauderdale strives to create a beach destination beyond just sand, surf, dining and bars, by Nile Fortner

The results are in! You voted, Fort Lauderdale Magazine counted and we are honored to have been recognized (several times), along with our partners, in The Best of Fort Lauderdale 2021 issue.

The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) Fort Lauderdale Beach will kick off the second half of its Friday Night Sound Waves season, featuring free weekly concerts presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s BID, on Fri, October 8, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

This is the weekend to reintroduce yourself to Fort Lauderdale beach, where the gracefully remodeled Las Olas Oceanside Park and environs, known as “the LOOP,” are ready to be appreciated for the popular destination it will be in the post-pandemic era.

Dinner and a movie are the perfect fit, whether it’s date night or just hanging with friends. What makes it even more perfect is when it’s under a summer evening sky and the warming glow of a full moon.

With our near 250 average days of sunshine a year, working out outdoors has long been a favorite activity of Fort Lauderdale’s locals and visitors.

Claim Your Free EXPRESS Yourself Class Pass, courtesy of LO/OP Fit partner, FLIPANY, and sponsor, AMERICAN EXPRESS.

In late October 2019, the City of Fort Lauderdale, and Central Beach CRA saw their five-year investment into planning and design come to life.