The 66th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) opened Wednesday, Oct. 29, marking the return of the world’s largest in-water event. The day kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Pier Sixty-Six Marina, attended by Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis and other local officials. View photos capturing the ceremony and the expansive indoor yacht and accessory displays at the Broward County Convention Center during the show’s opening day.