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Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties in Brevard (Yeah, These Are A Thing!)

Prior to the ironic 2000s, most of us would have never dreamed of going out in public wearing an ugly Christmas sweater. Sure, they were okay for elderly school teachers and Clark Griswold, but not for the rest of us. Today, ugly Christmas sweaters are as ubiquitous to the holiday season as cookie swaps, complaining [...]

A Day of Parades 2012

A Day of Parades 2012

The holidays are upon us here in Brevard County and wouldn’t you know it, Saturday Dec. 8 is a day of parades! Sure, they may be taking place in two different towns, but they’re also happening at two different times, which means that you can attend both if the holiday spirit moves you! And why [...]

Brevard County Things To Do: Fall 2012

Brevard County Things To Do: Fall 2012

There are two ways to tell for sure that fall has arrived here in Brevard County. First, your electric bill goes down as a result of not running the air conditioner 24/7. Second, your calendar starts to fill with fall festivals, Oktoberfests and other great autumn events. Here are our picks for what you should [...]

Things to do Labor Day Weekend in Brevard County

Things to do Labor Day Weekend in Brevard County

Happy Labor Day Weekend, Brevard County! What better way to celebrate the economic and social contributions of workers than to spend a long weekend supporting the local economy by engaging in some great local events and activities. Check out the Brevard Happening list of Labor Day things to do this weekend—then go out and do [...]

27th Annual NKF Surf Festival Schedule

27th Annual NKF Surf Festival Schedule

There are few events as quintessentially “Brevard County” as the annual NKF Rich Salick Pro/Am Surf Festival. Bringing the community together for a long weekend of fierce wave-riding competition, sunshine-soaked special events, beach-based activities and workshops, Cocoa Beach Pier parties, not to mention general goodwill and support for the National Kidney Foundation, the NKF Surf [...]

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Parade Proposal Makes July 4 Unforgettable

Ever witness a holiday parade proposal before? Neither had we, so we were caught slightly off guard when one unfolded before our eyes during downtown Melbourne’s Independence Day Parade (2012). It all began with a nervous-looking young man in a Camaro, holding a hand-designed sign. You could tell this guy’s heart was pounding, but it [...]

Brevard Fourth of July Fireworks: 2012 Guide

Brevard Fourth of July Fireworks: 2012 Guide

Looking for ways to celebrate the 4th of July in Brevard County? Where will there be fireworks? When does the local annual parade begin? Look no further. Brevard Happening has compiled a list of all the things to do in Brevard County for Independence Day 2012. Happening Wed. July 4, 2012: Parades and Picnics Firecracker [...]

Brevard Father’s Day Top 8: 2012

Brevard Father’s Day Top 8: 2012

Ah, Father’s Day, when Dads everywhere get to eat like kings, lay around and shirk their responsibilities. So, not that different from any other day… Seriously, though, Dads work hard and deserve to be treated once in a while, right? Wondering what to do on Father’s Day this year? Our happening Father’s Day Guide offers [...]

Brevard County Memorial Day Weekend Events 2012

Brevard County Memorial Day Weekend Events 2012

There’s more to Memorial Day in Brevard County than celebrating an extra day off to sunbathe at the beach or do some sale-inspired shopping. Why not celebrate your freedom by supporting local organizations and participating in some fun family activities. Or even better, why not honor our fallen soldiers and pay tribute to our veterans [...]