Father's Day 2027 is June 20, the day after Juneteenth. In 2026 that weekend had the city's Juneteenth Celebration and the Stonewall Pride Parade. Ideas inside.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. 2027 Father’s Day events are not announced yet; where we give a 2026 date we say so, and we never guess the new one. City events line: 954-828-8000.
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20, 2027, the day after Juneteenth. In 2026 the same weekend brought two big free events on Saturday, the city’s Juneteenth Celebration at Carter Park and the Stonewall Pride Parade. Father’s Day car shows, brunches and other events for 2027 go on this page as organizers post them.
What this means for you
- Juneteenth: Saturday, June 19, 2027; the city’s 2026 celebration was June 20 at Carter Park.
- Out on the water: fishing and a boat ramp at George English Park; Water Taxi’s sunset cruise.
- Brunch: our brunch guide has places that serve every Sunday.
Father’s Day weekend events
Juneteenth Celebration (2026: Saturday, June 20, 5 to 8 p.m.). The City of Fort Lauderdale held a free celebration of “freedom, unity, and cultural heritage” at Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., according to its event listing. The 2027 date is not out yet; Juneteenth itself falls on Saturday, June 19, 2027.
Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival (2026: Saturday, June 20, 3 to 8:30 p.m.). The parade started in Fort Lauderdale, with staging at 1500 NE 4th Ave., and ended in Wilton Manors, where the street festival was held. It was free, according to the city’s listing. The 2027 date is not out yet.
Car shows. We have not confirmed a 2027 Father’s Day car show in Fort Lauderdale from an organizer’s own page. Each goes here with its date, time and address once posted. The city’s free Labor Day Block Party at the Galt includes a vintage car showcase; see our Labor Day page.
Organizing a Father’s Day event? Send the details through our contact page.
Out on the water
From the city’s parks pages, via our parks and trails guide:
| Park | Address | What it has |
|---|---|---|
| George English Park | 1101 Bayview Drive | Boat ramp, canoe and kayak landing, fishing, tennis and pickleball |
| Mills Pond Park | 2201 NW 9th Ave. | Fishing, water skiing on the lake, a radio-controlled car track |
| Snyder Park | 3299 SW 4th Ave. | Fishing, disc golf, nature and bike trails |
Sunset Music Cruise. Water Taxi’s monthly cruise leaves from Shooters Waterfront, 3033 NE 32nd Ave., with happy hour from 5 p.m. and sailing at 6:30 p.m. See the cruise page for the June date.
Brunch and dinner
Father’s Day brunch menus are added here as restaurants post them. We list only what a restaurant announces on its own website. Our brunch guide has restaurants that serve brunch every weekend, and our live music and nightlife guide and date night guide cover the evening.
Other outings
- Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road: open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See hours and admission.
- The MKT at The LOOP, Las Olas Oceanside Park: Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See the events calendar.
- The beach: June is in hurricane season; check Ocean Rescue’s beach conditions and our hurricane prep guide.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Father’s Day 2027?
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20, 2027, the third Sunday in June. Juneteenth is the day before, Saturday, June 19.
What happened in Fort Lauderdale on Father’s Day weekend 2026?
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the city held its free Juneteenth Celebration at Carter Park from 5 to 8 p.m., and the Stonewall Pride Parade ran from Fort Lauderdale into Wilton Manors from 3 to 8:30 p.m.
Are there Father’s Day car shows in Fort Lauderdale?
We had not confirmed a 2027 Father’s Day car show in Fort Lauderdale from an organizer when we checked in October 2026. We list each one once the organizer posts the date and address.
Where can I take Dad fishing in Fort Lauderdale?
City parks with fishing include George English Park, 1101 Bayview Drive, which also has a boat ramp and kayak landing; Mills Pond Park, 2201 NW 9th Ave.; and Snyder Park, 3299 SW 4th Ave.
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