The Grandstand Viewing Area offers the best seats on land to view the 38th Annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. All seats are reserved and assigned, located inside Birch State Park on the Northeast corner of Sunrise Boulevard and the Intracoastal Waterway. 

The excitement begins at 3:00 pm when the gates open to the Grandstand Viewing Area. Come early and bring the family (No pets please) to enjoy all of the amenities associated with your reserved and assigned seats. The Boat Parade gets underway at 6:00 pm along Downtown Fort Lauderdale and should arrive at this area at approximately 7:20 pm. Wave to our Grand Marshal on the SmartForLifeGrand Marshal Showboat - Grand Floridian with Grand Marshal.

SPECIAL REQUESTS  - ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT: We will ensure everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the 2009 Parade. If you would like assistance to fully experience the event, please ask an event staff person or call 954-767-0686 by December 9 and someone will assist you. We will ensure everyone has full access to this event.

Parking at Holiday Park is $6 per automobile / Buses are $4 per person.

click here for a chance to win Granstand tickets or pick them up at the Hard Rock Store inside Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

THE FAMILY FUN ZONE presented

Health Safety and Fun ZONE

Come and enjoy an assortment of interactive games with fun for the whole family! Enjoy sports-related games including Slap Shot Hockey Games, test your skills at the Rock-Climbing Wall, Sun-Sentinel Kid's Town or try your pitching arm at the Marlins pitching.

PARADE COMMENTARY BY OMG MIKE and TOAST

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ON STAGE with MOBILE MIKE

DISCOVER NATIVE AMERICA / THE SEMINOLE OUTPOST presented by the Seminole Tribe of Florida
Visit a Native Seminole Indian Camp, see Birds of Prey, Arts & Crafts, The AH-TAH-THI-KI Museum, Swamp Safari, Baby Alligator, authentic Indian dancing and much more.

CULINARY COURTYARD Presented By LandShark

After working up an appetite...choose your favorite dish from a variety of delicious foods. Thirsty? How about a nice cold LandShark or Michelob Ultra, perhaps a refreshing glass of Two Oceans Wine. And of course, all of your favorite Coca-Cola drinks will be on ice! Sit down with food from

and spirits and enjoy the entertainment.

VIEWING LOCATION:

Parade goes on RAIN or SHINE.