photos by Don Seidman, ireachamerica.com and Black Tie South Florida

Friends of Winterfest—

On behalf of the Winterfest, Inc., we would like to extend a THANK YOU for your interest and support of our parade. We hope you are looking forward to our events in 2008.

Below are dates to remember, quotes and photos from the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade.

SAVE THE DATE FOR 2008:

• Winterfest White Party  - November 7th

  This is an exclusive kick-off party for the Winterfest Celebration and is by invitation only.

• Golf  and Tennis Classic at Coral Ridge Country Club - November 21st

  Presented by Ruden McClosky $200 per person for golf / $125 per person for tennis

• Winterfest Family Fun Day - November 23rd

  This free event along the new staging location of the parade - Las Olas Riverwalk is a great event for the whole family.

• Lanson Champagne Winterfest Black Tie Ball presented by Clos du Bois in association with Patron - December 6th    

  Hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, this elegant affair with the JM Lexus Welcome Reception will feature a silent and live auction.

• Shoreline  Decorating Extraganza - December 9th

•  SEMINOLE HARD ROCK WINTERFEST BOAT PARADE 

December 13, 2008

Grandstands presented by Tostitos at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and VIP Viewing Area at Stranahan House. Announcement of theme and information on how to enter in the parade will to on the website soon.

 

 Comments regarding the 2007 Parade:

I would like to compliment Winterfest on the arrangments for the 2007 Boat Parade. Since the route changed this year, unfortunately, we were unable to watch the parade from our yearly spot at the 15th Street Fisheries. I easily went to your website and found the information I needed to make a "Plan B". We easily parked at War Memorial, waited for the swiftly moving shuttle service and were quickly driven to our destination. We were pleasantly surprised by the vendors and we easily found a waterfront seat.. All for $5 parking and 2 x $3 shuttle tickets. I have no complaints. Kudo's to the City of Fort Lauderdale bus service and Parks and Recreation. We had a great time! Thank you! - Carmelita

Just a quick note to say that this was the best boat show experience yet - keep the route through the heart of the city. We really enjoyed seeing the small vessels close up and the whole town came alive. It was Fort Lauderdale living at its best! Perfect evening - job very well done to all of you! Merry Christmas - Patty H.

I visit every year to see the parade(since 2005). This year was fabulous. Thanks! Linda C. - Raeford, NC

I want to congratulate you and your staff on an outstanding Winterfest Boat Parade. I know a lot of work went into organizing the new route this year but, in the 19 years I have been in the parade, this was absolutely the easiest and most efficient staging ever!   Congratulations again! Jim

McKinley Financial Services, Inc.

For more information contact the Winterfest, Inc. at 954-767-0686 or click here.

All dates, times, locations and events subject to change without prior notification.