Hope Floats

Hope Floats Benefiting Tomorrow’s Rainbow is a heartfelt, free family festival open to participants of all ages, created to celebrate the lives of those who are no longer with us but remain in our hearts forever. Everyone is invited to attend and encouraged to decorate paper boats in honor of their loved ones. The proceeds from Hope Floats support children, families, and individuals in our community who are healing from grief and trauma with the help of Tomorrow’s Rainbow services.

This annual event offers a meaningful way to honor lost loved ones while fostering a supportive and inclusive community of understanding and connection. The festival includes free music, games for all ages, arts and crafts, face painting, an inflatable slide, and the much-anticipated #BigPaperBoatParade, where hundreds of memorial paper boats float down the New River in Ft. Lauderdale, led by a stunning 24-foot paper boat. Participants can purchase and decorate their own boats as a beautiful and touching tribute to commemorate their loved ones. Food trucks will also be available, offering a variety of options for purchase.

FREE Family Festival

Sunday, March 29, 2026
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Esplanade Park
400 SW 2nd St. Fort Lauderdale, FL

#BigPaperBoatParade launches at 3 PM