Ignite Broward 2025

QUICK GUIDE

EVENT OVERVIEW
IGNITE Broward is a FREE 10-day immersive art festival featuring interactive artwork, sculptures, and projections across three Broward County locations from February 14-23, 2025.


Key Details
DATES

February 14-23, 2025

Cost

Free Admission

Ages

Family-friendly - All Ages

LOCATIONS

Fort Lauderdale (Map)
(Esplanade Park & Riverwalk)

Hollywood (Map)
(ArtsPark)

Dania Beach (Map)
(Mad Arts)

TIMES

Fort Lauderdale
6 - 10 PM (11 PM on Fri/Sat)

Hollywood
6 - 10 PM (11 PM on Fri/Sat)

Dania Beach
Noon - 10 PM Daily

GETTING THERE

Transportation Options

Shuttle Services
The City of Dania Beach is offering free shuttle services for IGNITE Broward attendees, connecting all three locations via two routes:

Fort Lauderdale Route pick-up and drop-off points:

  • Fort Lauderdale: South Moffat Ave. (next to History Fort Lauderdale)
  • Dania: North side of Mad Arts building (481 S. Federal Hwy)
  • Dania: City Hall Parking Garage (49 Park Ave. E.)
Dania Beach/Hollywood Route pick-up and drop-off points:

  • Dania: North side of Mad Arts building (481 S. Federal Hwy)
  • Dania: City Hall Parking Garage (49 Park Ave. E.)
  • Hollywood: ArtsPark at Young Circle (east side, behind Amphitheater)

Location: Fort Lauderdale

(Esplanade Park & Riverwalk)

By Car
Parking garages and metered street parking are available immediately surrounding the downtown Fort Lauderdale location. The closest parking garage is the Arts & Science District Garage on the corner of SW 2nd Street. For directions, click here.

By Boat
View the art from the Intracoastal. There is also a free water trolley that will bring you to the downtown Fort Lauderdale location. Find your route here.

By Train
Take the Brightline to the Fort Lauderdale station, which is two blocks from IGNITE in Fort Lauderdale. Kids ride for 50% off. More info about taking Brightline to IGNITE on Instagram!

Electric
Catch a free eco-friendly ride with the Circuit for anywhere in the downtown Fort Lauderdale area.

Parking
Paid parking available in the Arts & Entertainment Garage with the Park Mobile app.

Location: Hollywood

(ArtsPark)

Garage Parking
Two garage parking options - Radius Garage (251 N. 19th Avenue) & Van Buren Garage (251 S. 20th Avenue)

On-Street Parking
On-street parking is available metered or via Parkmobile.

Location: Dania Beach

(Mad Arts)

Dania Parking
Free parking at Dania Beach City Hall Parking Garage, 49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004, United States.

Mad Arts Parking
Free parking, based upon availability, in the lot adjacent to the Mad Arts building on SE 5th Street. Find directions here

Lodging & Attractions
IGNITE Preferred Hotel

Flow Fort Lauderdale
25% off for IGNITE Broward guests
Promo Code: IGNITE25
Pro Tip: Flow overlooks the Fort Lauderdale installations

About the Festival

Presented by: Broward County Cultural Division
Produced by: Mad Arts
Sponsors: City of Hollywood, Visit Lauderdale, and City of Dania Beach



Visitor Information
Photography

Encouraged! Use #IGNITEBroward

Food

Picnics welcome at outdoor locations

Pets

Fort Lauderdale: Leashed pets welcome
Hollywood: Leashed pets on sidewalks only
Dania Beach: Service animals indoors only

Accessibility

ADA-accessible bathrooms available
All installations designed for universal access
Recommended visit time: 1 hour per location



Contact & FAQ
Contact & More Information

Social Media: #IGNITEBroward and @BrowardArts
Email: info@ignitebroward.com
Sign Up: Broward Cultural Division Newsletters for Updates

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free? ✓ Yes!
Do I need to register? ✓ No!
Rain or shine? ✓ Absolutely!



IGNITE Broward Business Specials
IGNITE Broward’s Preferred Hotel:

Flow Hotel Fort Lauderdale, IGNITE attendees get a 25% discount when guests book using code: IGNITE25


IGNITE Broward Fort Lauderdale Businesses:

Pizza Craft Pizzeria and Apothecary 330 will provide their Friends & Family Rate for guests who mention IGNITE Broward to receive 15% off their total bill.


IGNITE Broward Hollywood:

Art and Culture Center/Hollywood: Free admission for visitors who mention IGNITE Broward.

The Vintage on Harrison: Receive a free glass of wine when mentioning IGNITE Broward.

Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub: Show a photo of yourself with Daniel Popper’s “Aeonium Sculpture” to get your second drink free.

Hollywood Run Club: will host a group run starting at Young Circle (by the fountain) Thursday, February 20 at 6:30PM, for a guided run through the art in the park; all paces welcome and distance options up to three miles.

Hollywood Hot Glass: Open Wednesday to Sunday until 9 p.m. at Young Circle where attendees can watch live glass-blowing demos and classes to explore additional art mediums during IGNITE Broward.

Location Highlights
Fort Lauderdale

Esplanade Park & Riverwalk

Location:

400 SW 2nd St. (Map)

Hours:

6-10 PM (11 PM on Fri/Sat)

Features & Events:

Four Digital Sculptures
Immersive LED Installation Along the Riverwalk
Five Projection Mapping Installations (including one on Museum of Discovery & Science)
Museum of Discovery & Science Activations
Live DJ/VJ Sets on Select Weekend Nights

Hollywood

ArtsPark

Location:

1 N Young Cir. (Map)

Hours:

6-10 PM (11 PM on Fri/Sat)

Features & Events:

5 Digital Light-Based Art Sculptures
Live Performances
Outdoor Experiences

Dania Beach

Mad Arts

Location:

481 S. Federal Highway (Map)

Hours:

Noon-10 PM Daily

Features & Events:

Two Floors of Indoor Immersive Artworks
Outdoor Night-time Activations in the Backyard
Outsourced Video Mural North of the Dania Beach City Hall Parking Garage