A Renewed Community Hub in Ft. Lauderdale's Largest City Park

The Heart of Holiday Park, Revitalized.

Standing as a tribute to military heroes on the western end of Fort Lauderdale’s 93-acre Holiday Park, the historic War Memorial Auditorium first opened in 1950 as a popular music and entertainment venue, drawing U.S. Presidents and celebrity icons from Buddy Holly to World Boxing Champion Héctor Camacho over the decades. 

In 2022, the newly adapted 144,000 sq. foot sports and entertainment venue will debut as a recreation hub for all members of the community, and continue to serve as an honored memorial for Broward County’s military veterans under the stewardship of the veteran-owned and led Florida Panthers.

Featuring:

• Two NHL regulation-sized indoor ice rinks, including:
• Baptist Health IcePlex - Florida Panthers’ new practice rink with stadium seating
• Dedicated community rink for public skating, youth & adult hockey and figure skating programs
• South Florida’s first-of-its kind ballroom style concert & performance venue 
• Community, recreation, athletics & fitness programming for all ages
• Sit-down indoor & outdoor dining
• And MUCH more!