Fort Lauderdale residents looking to kick off their holiday season with a bit of glitz will want to mark their calendars for the city's annual Light Up the Galt event. Set to illuminate the evening of Thursday, November 21, this local festivity will bring seasonal sparkle to the North Beach Restaurants and Shoppes, as reported by the City of Fort Lauderdale.
The celebration, however, comes with a heads-up for commuters and local residents to plan their travel with care as key streets will be cordoned off. Starting from 10 a.m. for the setup and lasting until 11 p.m., portions of NE 33rd Avenue, NE 33rd Street, and westbound lanes of NE 32nd Street will be made inaccessible to vehicles. Specifically, there will be closures on NE 33rd Avenue from NE 32nd Street to NE 33rd Street and NE 33rd Street from A1A to NE 33rd Avenue, as well as westbound closures on NE 32nd Street from A1A to NE 33rd Avenue, making driving through this ordinarily tranquil neighborhood a potential gridlock scenario.
Those aiming to indulge in the festivities or simply passing through the area are encouraged to adjust their travel times accordingly to accommodate the expected traffic congestion. The event promises a festive atmosphere to kick off the holiday season, with holiday-themed activities and entertainment for all ages. For information pertaining to traffic routes, road closures, and detour strategies in light of the Light Up the Galt event, please visit the City of Fort Lauderdale's website at parks.fortlauderdale.gov/lightup.
