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Savor the Winterfest Season Party

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The 2023 SAVOR the WINTERFEST SEASON PARTY has entered the history books!

Coming in 2024, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of the next Savor the Winterfest Season Party.
We’ll see you then!

Until then, enjoy a description of the 2023 Savor the Winterfest Season Party

beautiful flapper woman dancing roaring 1920s

WinterFLIFF Celebration Soiree

benefiting Winterfest and the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival

Roaring 20s / Great Gatsby inspired Soiree

A celebration of 20 years of The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Winterfest together!

Hosted by Steven Savor

The party will host a spectrum of entertainment, fashion, champagne-bubble bathtub, roaring lion, and fabulous-themed cuisine.

LIMITED Valet parking / Rideshare is recommended

SOLD OUT!!!!

Tickets

Need inspiration? See the Roaring 20s Lookbook or visit Crazy About Costumes in Fort Lauderdale.

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Invitation to the Savor the Winterfest Season party November 4th, 2023

Attire: Roaring 20s Chic

Looking for a fun look?

Visit Crazy about Costumes in Fort Lauderdale

SPONSORSHIPS

Host: Steven Savor’s Villa de Palma

Liquor: Republic National Distributing Company

OPEN SPONSORSHIPS

Title Sponsor:

Entertainment: $10,000

Cuisine:

Valet: $5,000

Décor Sponsor: $5,000

Photography Sponsor: $3,000

Christmas In July

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2023 Christmas In July has entered the history books!

Coming in 2024, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of our next Christmas In July.
We’ll see you then!

Santa visiting Las Olas!
Christmas in July

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU – Take our Christmas in July Poll – one random voter will win a $50 Gift Card (your name and email must be included with your vote) https://woobox.com/tkhrek

Join Us for Christmas in July!

Why wait for the winter to participate in your favorite holiday festivities? 
Good ol’ Saint Nick is taking a vacation to Fort Lauderdale this summer, and you are invited to participate in the Christmas Day Fun on July 22, 2023!

Daytime: Family Fun with Santa & the “Nice List” Gang

Nighttime: The Elves Go Rogue with “Jingle Bells and Naughty List” Elves

Christmas in July / Summer Savings

JULY 22, 2023 – Daytime
“The Nice List”

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SANTA ON LAS OLAS BOULEVARD

11:00 AM – 12:50 PM SANTA’S GOLF CART BRIGADE on LAS OLAS BLVD.
SANTA STOPS

11:20 AM Robinson’s Jewelers Las Olas

11:35 AM Louie Bossi

11:50 AM B-Square

12 NOON Anne’s Florist

12:10 PM Carroll’s Jewelers

12:20 PM Kilwins – Fort Lauderdale

12:30 PM El Camino

12:40 PM Piazza Italia – Link to Specials for the Day

PHOTOS WITH SANTA @ RIVERSIDE HOTEL

1:15-2:10 PM Photo opportunity at the Fireplace

BAKEOFF JUDGING / TREATS @ NEW RIVER CAFE & BAKERY

1:00-2:30 PM Bakeoff Judging – “Christmas In July” Teen Bake-Off Link

2:15 PM Santa Visits for a Cookie

2:20-2:30 PM Bakery Treats for Guests

WATER TAXI HOLIDAY CRUISES

2:20 PM Santa visits the Water Taxi Stop at Stranahan House / Tunnel Top Park

2:30 PM Family / “Nice List” Cruise click to purchase tickets

( Look for lunch / dinner savings with your pre-purchased Water Taxi Ticket Cruise and Save – Water Taxi )

MORE CHRISTMAS IN JULY DAYTIME

Las Olas Yoga– Enjoy a class with the studio decorated for the holidays. Classes are from 9 am – 1 pm. Holiday savings on retail  as well as discounts on our new student specials and memberships.

Robinson’s Jewelers– One of Santa’s stops! Ask about their July specials!

Warby Parker– Festive staff members all day long!

Ya Mas Taverna–  Hosting a “Barbie” brunch! The most popular toy comes alive at Ya Mas on 7/22!

YETI– Ask them about their Christmas In July specials on holiday themed inventory!

Zola Keller– Shop for your Winterfest Black Tie Ball Gown EARLY and SAVE! Click to view this special and more (click to our hotel page)

JULY 22, 2023 – Nighttime – “Jingle Bells and Naughty Elves”
“The Naughty List”

THE ELVES GO ROGUE

11:30 AM ’till close – Piazza Italia – Specialty Drinks all day – Link to Specials for the Day

JINGLE BELLS and NAUGHTY ELVES

5:30-6:00 PM – Stranahan House – Elves Gathering

6:30 PM – Jingle Bells and Naughty Elves Water Taxi Cruise click to purchase tickets

New River Café & Bakery will have Tiramisu in an edible chocolate cup with a Grand Marnier infusion for Water Taxi Guests with tickets for the Jingle Bells and Naughty Elves Cruise.

( Look for lunch / dinner savings with your pre-purchased Water Taxi Ticket Cruise and Save – Water Taxi )

For additional details with the Naughty Elves

MORE CHRISTMAS IN JULY NIGHTTIME

American Social–  Specialty Cocktails and a special place to stop for your social media needs- Take an “ELFIE” using a 360 camera photo opportunity provided by GoQuiPlus.com

B Square– Themed cocktails and food specials, with a festive staff ready to welcome you! Take an “ELFIE” at the Photo booth set up provided by GoQuiPlus.com for some more Christmas In July fun!

Boathouse–  Themed Cocktails and menu specials all day long!

Cuba Libre– Will be celebrating in true “elf” style with specialty cocktails all night!

Riverside Hotel– Offering an option to “Elf Responsibly” with room specials so you can “take the elevator home” if you’d like to stay overnight!

LAST MINUTE UPDATES

Last minute updates on Boulevard Activities at night can be found on LasOlasBoulevard.com

DID YOU MISS SANTA?

Stop by July 21-23 and drop off your letter:

Riverside Hotel

Robinson’s Jewelers Las Olas

Kilwins – Fort Lauderdale

BE AN ELF on SOCIAL MEDIA and WIN PRIZES: Look for the Christmas in July Posters at various locations along Las Olas Boulevard and “Elf Yourself” – weekly winners will be announced on social media.

Or, click the link, take a photo, and upload it on social using the five #’s:

#ChristmasInJulyOnLasOlas #GotElfed #WinterfestFL #LasOlasBlvd #Waterataxi

REMEMBER YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA MUST BE PUBLIC (not private) for us to see your photos).

TOO SHY to change your social media accounts to public? No Worries – Email your photo using our frame or one of you in “Elf attire” to boats@Winterfestparade.com, and we will confirm the photo can be uploaded into our contest and send you a confirmation link.

Winners will be announced weekly ending July 25th.

PRIZES INCLUDE: $20 Gift Cards, $50 Restaurant Gift Cards, Santa Books, Tickets onboard Water Taxi, Hotel Stay at Riverside Hotel

Want to expand Christmas in July beyond one Day?  Bring the Christmas in July Inspiration home! 

Looking for a Summer Get-Away? Stay Local? Click here!

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Grand Marshal Reception

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The 2023 Grand Marshal Reception has entered the history books!

Coming in 2024, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of the next Winterfest Grand Marshal Reception.
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Until then, enjoy a description of the 2023 Grand Marshal Reception

The 2023 Grand Marshal Experience will be hosted at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. This Winterfest Celebration welcoming our Grand Marshals includes dignitaries and celebrities who join us at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to celebrate, Winterfest style.

RECEPTION BY INVITATION ONLY.

Grand Marshals for Winterfest 2023 – Boyz II Men.

2023 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Grand Marshals Boyz II Men
2023 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Grand Marshals Boyz II Men

Many local VIPs, dignitaries, and sponsors will be on hand to welcome this year’s celebrity Co-Grand Marshals. Fort Lauderdale’s Mayor, Dean Trantalis, will give the Co-Grand Marshals a key to our beautiful city and Riverwalk, Inc. will present a brick in their name(s) for the Riverwalk Celebrity Walk of Fame on the banks of the staging area of the Parade.

Please view photos of our past Grand Marshal Taylor Dayne, Joey Fatone,  Chris Kirkpatrick, Mario Lopez, Brett Michaels, Huey Lewis, Big & Rich, PITBULL, Flo Rida, Deborah Norville, Barry Gibb, Brooke Burke, Kim Kardashian, Alonzo Mourning, Jim Belushi, Lorraine Bracco, Frankie Valli, Randy Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal, Ryan Hunter-Reay, and many more on our Facebook page.

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This is a private reception to honor our Grand Marshal. Become a  Sponsor – Get Invited! SPONSORSHIPS are available with this event. The event includes honoring our Jr. Captain from the Winterfest Foundation.

Need a room for the night? Click Here!

November Happy Hour

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House on the River

November 6
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
301 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

WE LOVE OUR WINTERFEST and BOATING COMMUNITY  
Please join your friends at Winterfest for fun, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, and happy hour prices.
Boaters registered for the Parade (as an entry or control boat) will be automatically entered to win additional prizes.

October Happy Hour

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Bokampers

October 16
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
3115 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

WE LOVE OUR WINTERFEST and BOATING COMMUNITY  

Please join your friends at Winterfest for fun, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, and happy hour prices. Boaters registered for the Parade (as an entry or control boat) will be automatically entered to win additional prizes.

Nifty Fifty Pep Rally Party

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Flashback to the 50s in celebration of Winterfest’s Anniversary

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

Celebrate with our partners: Steve Savor, The Umbrella Group, and Republic National Distributing Company as we bring back poodle skirts, roller skates, and ELVIS!

Nifty Fifty Pep Rally presented by Steve Savor in association with The Umbrella Group. Time travel to the 50s with multiple bands and retro DJs thru the decades, diner fare by Fort Lauderdale Country Club. Decadent Milkshake Bar and beverage creations with Brugal Rum, Botanist, Remy Martin, Fireball Whisky, and Cointreau with wines from Chloe and Cupcake.

Don’t have a Ticket? A segment of the evening’s entertainment will be live-streamed sponsored by AARP with Eye On South Florida.

Tentative Schedule:

Guests will enjoy the sounds of the Sunset Girl Band 7 – 8:15 PM (times are approximate). 

Followed by DJs rocking the house with 80’s disco and Special Guest Otis Day performing his hits from the movie Animal House. 

Limited Valet – Ride Share is encouraged. Contact Jeevz for travel information.

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DIY – Holiday Fun – Ornaments

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Winterfest is looking online for fun and creative festive fun for the whole family! From recipes to decorations, Winterfest is working on a few easy links to make this year “together” memorable. Keep visiting this page as we expand on how to get creative this holiday season.

HOMEMADE ORNAMENTS: Want to create a memory for your tree? Meet Winterfest’s Workshop Wizard – 8-year-old James T. (J.T.) Floyd – the star of our “How To Ornament Videos. ” He will show us how to make Boat (2 different kinds), Gnome, Snowflake, Wreath, and Star Ornaments.

Visit a Dollar Store, Hobby Lobby, or other location to pick up the following items and print out or re-create the easy templates on this page.

DIY Star Ornament in the Winterfest Workshop – Thank you to The Media Lab
DIY Wreath Ornament in the Winterfest Workshop – Thank you to The Media Lab
DIY Gnome Ornament in the Winterfest Workshop – Thank you to The Media Lab
DIY Boat Ornament in the Winterfest Workshop – Thank you to The Media Lab

OTHER CRAFT IDEAS (cookie links at the end of this post) :

DIY Ornament Video Ideas from Hobby Lobby:

OTHER LINKS:

Sailboat Ornament: https://www.cleanandscentsible.com/driftwood-sailboat-ornament/

Country Crafts (75 Ornament ideas): https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/how-to/g1070/easy-to-make-christmas-ornament-crafts/

Salt Dough Ornaments: https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/g4965/salt-dough-ornament-ideas/?slide=6

50 Coastal Holiday Decorating Ideas: https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/50-cheap-easy-diy-coastal-christmas-decorations/

Not in the Mood to Look for Items to Make Ornaments? Amazon has kits to make that memory: https://www.amazon.com/Ornament-Crafts-Kids/s?k=Ornament+Crafts+for+Kids

Gingerbread men cookies

What are the holidays without tasty treats from the Kitchen?

HOLIDAY COOKIES:

Linzer Cookies – Peppermint Melt-Away Cookies – Chocolate Truffle Bars recipes from Publix Aprons: https://ww4.publix.com/aprons-recipes/holiday-cookie-exchange

Santa’s Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies https://socialapps.publix.com/christmas/chocolate-chip-cookies

Gingerbread People https://socialapps.publix.com/christmas/gingerbread-people

Sugar Cookies https://socialapps.publix.com/christmas/sugar-cookies

Hannukkah Desserts (cookies and cakes) : https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/hanukkah/g1344/hanukkah-treat-recipes/

Family Fun Day

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The Incredibly Successful 2023 Family Fun Day has entered the history books!

Coming in 2024, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of the next Family Fun Day on Sunday, November 24th 2024.
We’ll see you then!

Until then, enjoy a description of the 2023 Family Fun Day

2023 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Free Family Fun Day poster

Winterfest Family Fun Day at Esplanade Park

For an exciting day of family fun in Fort Lauderdale, head on over to Esplanade Park for Winterfest’s Family Fun Day. Main sponsors include Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. This event offers many FREE activities for kids of all ages–and parents, too! This holiday event features giant slides such as Polar Express Slide, Catabella Express Train, and other activities.

Our Family Fun Day is in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale in front of the Museum of Discovery and Science and it is packed with exciting family activities.

If you work up an appetite, there will be plenty of food and beverage options for sale. Samples and so much more.

TITLE SPONSOR: Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

SPONSOR: La Croix, SOS Conservation Village, iHeart Radio, Ave Maria

List of Event Highlights and booths:

  • Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Photos with Santa & kids’ games!
  • Stoked on Salt Ocean Conservation Village
  • Experience Catabella Express Train, Polar Express
  • Free bicycle helmets from Epilepsy Alliance
  • Entertainment provided by School of Rock
  • Broward College Snow Mountain
  • Artist Joseph Gormley heart paintings
  • Y-100 to MC
  • Pet Rescue Row and Puppy Kissing Booth
  • Free boat rides courtesy of Water Taxi
  • Give-a-ways and Activities with South Florida Ford, Ave Maria, Museum of Discovery & Science, YMCA, Florida Children’s Theatre, Nova Southeastern University and SO MUCH MORE!
  • BONUS: the Museum of Discovery & Science will open for FREE after this event (Free Admission from 3-5 P.M.)

With great food, fun activities, and live music, this is an event you don’t want to miss out on. It’s a perfect day on the New River / Riverwalk for the entire family. Don’t miss the excitement for 2023, contact us today to be a sponsor at 954-767-0686

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Become a 2024 Sponsor

  • Sponsors receive Tickets to Winterfest Events – the Winterfest White Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
  • 10×10 Booth prominently displayed
  • Logo inclusion in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including Family Fun Day Flyer and Social Media
  • Other media opportunities

Photos are on our Facebook page.

PRESS CREDENTIALS: All media requests must be submitted using an email address from the media’s active domain address. The submission must include a commitment from an editor/publisher noting where and when the story/photos will be printed/uploaded on social media platforms.

Any social media influencers must submit their handles, viewership and pre-/event day promotions plan when requesting credentials.

Black Tie Ball

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The 2023 Winterfest Black Tie Ball has entered the history books!

Coming in 2024, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of the next Winterfest Black Tie Ball on
Saturday, December 7, 2024.
We’ll see you then!

Until then, enjoy a description of the 2023 Black Tie Ball

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Black Tie Ball presented by Broward Health in Association with Republic National Distributing Co.
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will transform into turn-of-the-century Paris for this black-tie ball with entertainment sponsored by DEX Imaging. Welcome Reception by Fision Fiber Optics by Hotwire Communications. Guests will enjoy performances from the cast of the spectacular Moulin Rouge! The Musical  (Thank you Broadway Across America) and the evening will be filled with a rich array of music from the 12-piece band “Private Stock.” Republic National Distributing Co. will bring spirits and wines such as Deep Eddy, Botanist Gin and Remy Martin.

The Ball is the most elegant of our festivities and by far the highlight of Fort Lauderdale’s social season.

TICKETS and TABLES OF 10 are on sale NOW.

Tables are $4,000 – $6,000 – LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE.

Click to see the invitation.

Click to see the event’s Lookbook.

Click to see the Ball Program

The Event will have a silent and live auction presented by Robinson’s Jewelers Las Olas. The silent auction allows you to bid at the convenience of your home with over 200 items.  A live auction takes place inside the ballroom and will feature items from

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Ocean Manor Beach Resort
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Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgery logo
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Mastro's Restaurants logo
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US Brick & Block, Ocean Manor Beach Resort, Pink Sands, Dr. Lisa Learn – Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgery, Savior-Faire with Captain Lee and dinner with Mastro’s, Explora Journeys, and more.

If you wish to donate an item to our auction – contact Winterfest.

Cocktails, Dinner, and Dancing six pm-midnight. Don’t have a ticket? You can bid on auction items starting October 14th.

Tickets
Auction
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Photos are on our Facebook page.

PRESS CREDENTIALS: All media requests must be submitted using an email address from the media’s active domain address. The submission must include a commitment from an editor/publisher noting where and when the story/photos will be printed/uploaded on social media platforms.

Any social media influencers must submit their handles, viewership and pre-/event day promotions plan when requesting credentials.