Here in South Florida we have everything. Horse, dog, auto and any other racing you can think of. The beginning of spring break (though they don't allow it anymore) was here in Fort Lauderdale ie: "Where the boys are" movie shot on the beach here. Air shows, Boat shows, Auto shows, there are some small town festivals and even fireworks for Christmas and New Years.
To crowded, over priced parked if you can get it, lines for everything.