Families flock to Christmas on Las Olas for annual event that brings holiday fun

For one night only part of South Florida s Las Olas neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale was transformed into a winter wonderland for families to bring children and have fun Thursday News cameras captured children and their families enjoying the multiple events offered such as ice skating pictures with Santa Claus live performances and other holiday programs It s just been fun every single time explained Jackson Cloyd who attended the event The event has occurred annually for six decades This year it took place between Southeast Sixth Avenue and Southeast th Avenue Another attendee at the event Cameron Carlson shared his excitement as well It s really fun to get all the free candy canes and popcorn and I like seeing my sister sing stated Carlson The Vice President of the Las Olas Association Jodie Tanner shared her thoughts on the event as well It s the biggest event in Broward County it s literally bringing everyone of all ages around to say Let s start enjoying the holidays it s time ' stated Tanner The event is free to enter and runs from p m to p m The event has occurred annually for over years We re really excited to share this with the locality it s a free event and we love it everyone loves it kids are all here excited to sing and dance and it s amazing reported Tanner Organizers says the one day event gets people into the Christmas spirit