2010 SCHEULE OF WINTERFEST EVENTS              sponsorship and dates subject to change

ONGOING

Winterfest Decorating Seminar On the Winterfest Website and Comcast “On Demand”

Visit the Winterfest website for how-to tips on decorating for parade entries and shoreline residents alike. Learn how to transform your home, condominium, business, dock or boat into a Wonderland or Floating Display of Lights. SOME OF OUR BOATERS SPEND AS LITTLE AS $500 on DECORATIONS!!!   Watch for televised Seminars featured on Comcast “On Demand.”

 

NOW thru the deadline of NOVEMBER 15th

Winterfest Fantasy Boat Student Art Contest In cooperation with AT&T - Awards presented by McKinley Financial Targeted to students in grades 3rd, 4th and 5th.

Winner’s artwork will grace the inside pages of the AT&T Yellow Pages.

All winners’ will receive an invitation to a Winners’ Reception. Click Here for details.

 

NOVEMBER 13th         6-9 PM 

Winterfest on the Green presented by Blue Martini Hosted by Fort Lauderdale Country Club.

Meet Mobile Mike with Jazzy Entertainment by Sixth Star. Cocktails by Blue Martini and Heavy Hor d’Ouevres on the Green. Chambord Vodka signature martini and Gentleman Jack.

Glow Ball Contest, Neon Putting, Snow and see Santa dressed with over 1,500 lights. 

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ... tickets $50 PP

NOVEMBER 19th     Shot Gun for Golf - 9 AM    / Tennis  11 AM

Ed Morse Bayview Cadillac Winterfest Golf & Tennis Classic presented by Ruden McClosky in association with the Miami Dolphins and Florida Panthers

Hosted by Coral Ridge Country Club       Awards Luncheon/Cocktail Reception

Golf $200 pp / $800 foursome – scramble format. Tennis $125pp – Hit for Prizes & Tournament.  Celebrity Golfers. Each player receives well stocked premium goodie bag and more. Invited Celebrity Golfers include Denis Watson, Jim Kiick, Shawn Wooden, Steve Shapiro, Jeff Conine, OJ McDuffie, Ki-Jana Carter, Twan Russell, Y-100 Froggy, WIOD – Nathalie Rodriguez, and  WINZ - Footy.  Gentleman Jack items for golfers such as engraved liter bottles for "closest to the pin"

Don’t want to play? Enjoy the atmosphere and attend the reception (only $50 per person). Click here for Golf and Tennis Information.

NOVEMBER 28th    12-4 PM      FREE EVENT

Winterfest Family Day on the Riverside Hotel Lawn      

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Historic Las Olas Boulevard.

Enjoy FREE family activities such as arts, crafts, bounce house, samplings, photos with Santa and much more. A variety of entertainment for the entire family to enjoy.

DECEMBER 4th   CHAMBORD VODKA WINTERFEST BLACK TIE BALL

featuring JM Lexus Reception and Fidelity Silent Auction 6-8 PM     Dinner and Dancing 8-Midnight

Hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino / Hard Rock LIVE The Ball is the most elegant of our festivities and by far the highlight of Fort Lauderdale’s social season. Enjoy the JM Lexus Welcome Reception as you bid on packages in the Fidelity Investments Silent Auction from 6:00- 8:00pm. The Auction features over 250 amazing items to choose from. A live auction takes place inside the ballroom with items such as a 2011 JM Lexus IS 250, Wine Estate Vacation from Premier Beverage and a shopping spree from Carroll’s Jewelers. Bid on weekend vacations, dinner at your favorite restaurant, sports memorabilia, fine art, collectibles and much more. Enjoy wines  and spirits. Tickets are $225-$350 per person or $2000-$3500 per table of 10. Reservations are now being accepted.

DECEMBER 6     6-8 PM

Captain’s Meeting

Hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino   This is a mandatory meeting for all Boat Parade participants to receive line-up information, rules and regulations for the parade. West Marine Goodie bags featuring Star Brite products and other great items. CAPTAINS ONLY. Click here to download a parade application.

DECEMBER 8th      6-10 PM

Shoreline Decorating Extravaganza presented by Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Co.

This festive event encourages the shoreline community to show their holiday spirit while creating a beautiful backdrop for the Boat Parade aboard the M/Y Floridian Princess and view all the beautifully decorated homes & businesses along the New River in Downtown Fort Lauderdale to the Intracoastal Waterway ending at Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach along the Parade Route. NO TICKETS are available for sale aboard this luxury yacht.

For more details on how to submit your decorated home for voting OR information on holiday cruises - click here.

DECEMBER 10th     6-8 PM

Grand Marshal Reception presented by Edify  

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino This Winterfest Celebration welcoming our 2010 Grand Marshals, Commodore Frank Herhold and honorary Captain includes dignitaries and celebrities who join us to celebrate. Winterfest style. RECEPTION BY INVITATION ONLY. This fabulous reception is the prelude to the parade. Many local VIP’s, dignitaries, sponsors will be on hand to welcome this year’s celebrity Grand Marshal. Fort Lauderdale’s Mayor, Jack Seiler, will give the Grand Marshal a key to our beautiful city and Riverwalk, Inc. will present a brick in his/her name(s) for the Riverwalk Celebrity Walk of Fame on the banks of the staging area of the Parade.

DECEMBER 11th       6:30 PM

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade  

Starting on the New River in Fort Lauderdale and traveling to the Intracoastal north to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach

The 39th Annual Boat Parade will start on the New River  as it travels East to the Intracoastal Waterway as it continues North to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. This year’s theme, “That’s Entertainment” embraces the beauty of our waterways with the music and excitement of every era. From the vast numbers of private boats to the giant showboats and corporate megayachts, the 100 parade entrants, will be adorned with hundreds of thousands of lights, music, entertainment, decorations, celebrities, musical groups, beauty queens and many other exciting entries expected to be viewed by over one million spectators.

PARADE HIGHLIGHTS:

Will be listed in October! 

If you don’t want to miss a single entry – find your spot East of the Stranahan House or get your tickets at Celebration Central.

SEE THE PARADE AT THE NEW ... IMPROVED ...   PARTY IN THE PARK

DECEMBER 11th        GATES open at 3:30 PM

Winterfest Celebration Central presented by Perrier and San Pellegrino             

Grandstand Seating at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Pick up your $5 Coupon for Adult Tickets at the Florida Lottery Terminal in Publix.

For the best seats on land to view the ENTIRE Parade, reserve your tickets today! Stop by theCulinary Courtyard presented by Michelob Ultra featuring Seafood World and Coca-Cola products. Mobile Mike Stage and Big105.9 FM Morning Show Personalities will be on hand with live parade commentary. The Seminole Tribe of Florida will host an area withIndian arts, crafts, birds of prey and authentic Indian dancing.  Experience the Florida Panthers’ Slap Shot Game, Florida Marlins Prize Wheel, Mermaids, Baseball Throw, climb the Rock Wall, Bounce House, Sun-Sentinel’s Kids’ Town and much more!  You may walk in to Birch State Park for a general admission fee of just $3 pp. are invited to experience all the pre-parade activities but the Grandstands are gated so you will not be permitted inside without a ticket.  Walk-ins will need to bring a chair or blanket and save your spot on the southern end of the park near the seawall for optimum viewing. There will be no unauthorized vehicles permitted inside the park the day of the parade. Park and Ride service is BACK with the BUSES and convenient parking at Memorial Park. For each grandstand Ticket purchased, you will also receive a voucher for a Florida Panther’s game in January.  Special appearances by Stanley C. Panther, Billy the Marlin and Santa!  Click here to order your tickets or visit the Front Desk at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Winterfest VIP Viewing Area presented by Huizenga Family Foundation       5:30 - 9:30 PM

at Laura Ward Park and hosted by The Riverside Hotel

The most prestigious location to watch the Winterfest Boat Parade! Close to  400 community leaders, dignitaries and Winterfest Sponsors will enjoy the ambiance of the Riverside Hotel area located just moments from the beginning of the parade route.  This event includes a magnificent buffet and cocktails. The area is also host to the television show and our boat parade judges. This area is Winterfest’s way of saying thank you to all of our Board of Directors and Sponsors. By invitation only.

Winterfest P3 presented by Timpano's / Samba Room - THE AREA OPENS TO THE PUBLIC

(Post Parade Party - P3) AFTER THE PARADE with open bars and entertainment.

2011 DATES TO REMEMBER:

FEBRUARY 17, 2011      6-8 PM

Winterfest Winner’s Circle

Hosted by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center This event will honor all the winners of the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade and the Shoreline Decorating Extravaganza presented by Universal Property and Casualty Insurance. This wrap up party recognizes parade entries, decorated home and business owners, corporate sponsors, board of directors, and Winterfest supporters. One lucky winner win for the People’s Choice Award. Remember to vote for your favorite decorated home or parade entry by visiting the Winterfest website – by voting – you are saying thank you to those that went the extra mile to become a winner!  LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND MORE - Winterfest's way of saying "Thank you to the boaters!"

MARCH Winterfest Volunteer Party (tba)

MARCH

Winterfest Fantasy Boat Student Art Contest In cooperation with AT&T Real Yellow Pages

- Awards presented by McKinley Financial Services, Inc.

OVER 480 pieces of artwork were on diplay at ArtServ in 2010. The artwork shows the talents of Broward County students in grades 3rd, 4th and 5th. Winner’s artwork will grace the inside pages of the AT&T Real Yellow Pages.

Click Here for details.