Author: Q Branch

2017

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Winterfest Flashback to 2017

“Broadway on Parade”

2017 brought “Broadway on Parade” to the Waterway with a little bit of Country. Big & Rich – Grand Marshals with Ken Ortner as Commodore and Eugenia Ellis as Belle of the Ball.

Winterfest won USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award Contest for Best Holiday Parade.

THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST

Grand Marshals: Big & Rich

2017 Grand Marshals Big & Rich
2017 Grand Marshals Big & Rich
2017 Grand Marshals Big & Rich

Celebrity: Captain Lee (Bravo’s Below Deck)

Captain Lee Rosbach Photo
Below Deck’s Captain Lee Rosbach

Commodore: Ken Ortner

2017 Commodore Ken Ortner with Ben Wesley and President/CEO Lisa Scott-Founds
2017 Commodore Ken Ortner with Chairman Ben Wesley and President/CEO Lisa Scott-Founds

Belle of the Ball: Eugenia Ellis

Winterfest 2017 Belle of the Ball Eugenia Duncan-Ellis and Commodore Ken Ortner
Winterfest 2017 Belle of the Ball Eugenia Duncan Ellis and Commodore Ken Ortner

Jr. Captain of the Parade: Grayson Zrelak – Deliver the Dream

2017 Jr Captain Grayson Zrelak – Deliver the Dream

Poster Artist: April Kirk

2017 Poster unveil April Kirk
2017 Poster Artist April Kirk
Poster Artist April Kirk

Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson

2017 Collectible Ornament - "Broadway on Parade"

Boat Parade Chairman: Mark Swenson

Ball Chairs: Susan Renneisen and Danielle Dattile

Student Art Chair: Rosalie Wheatley

Grandstand Chairman: David Greenberger

Control Boat Chairs: Jim Zimmerman and Terry Delmonaco 

Ham Operator Chairs: Robin Terrill and Carol Sjursen

Dock Walker Chair: Jeff Sturgis

VIP Area: Lisa Duke

Volunteer Chair: Ginny Miller

Captain’s Cup Chairman: Kelly Tortoriello

Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Bob Parkinson 

Chairman of the Board: Ben Wesley

President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds

2017 VIDEOS

All videos produced by WSVN Channel 7 unless otherwise noted.

Black Tie Ball
Grandstands
Parade Highlights
Winterfest Launch Party
Winterfestivities – Family Fun Day
Grand Marshal Reception

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Go Riverwalk Magazine Cover for November 2017
2017 Poster unveil April Kirk
2017 Jr Captain Grayson Zrelak – Deliver the Dream
2017 Commodore Ken Ortner with Ben Wesley and President/CEO Lisa Scott-Founds
2017 Grand Marshals Big & Rich
2017 photo from the black tie ball
2017 Promotional Poster with Event Dates and Descriptions, Parade Poster and Sponsor Logos
2017 Promotional Poster with Event Dates and Descriptions, Parade Poster and Sponsor Logos

For the third year in a row Winterfest won USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award Contest for Best Holiday Parade.

2017 USA Today 10Best Holiday Parade

2016

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Winterfest Flashback to 2016 – Celebrating 45 Years

“Comics & Cartoons Rockin’ the Night Away”

2016 brought Mr. Worldwide to the 954. Pitbull reigned as the Grand Marshal for the 45th annual Parade themed “Comics and Cartoons Rockin’ the Night Away.” Below Deck’s Captain Lee became the official Captain of Winterfest.

The Black-Tie Ball transformed into a “Cabaret” with performers of the Broadway play.  The Family Fun Day promoted a real ice rink with the Florida Panthers.

As the year came to a close, USA Today 10Best readers recognized Winterfest as one of the top 10 Best Holiday Parades.

THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST

Grand Marshal: Pitbull

2016 Grand Marshal Pitbull
2016 Grand Marshal Pitbull
2016 Grand Marshal Pitbull
2016 Grand Marshal Pitbull
2016 Grand Marshal Pitbull with Riverwalk's Genia Duncan-Ellis
2016 Grand Marshal Pitbull

Celebrity: Captain Lee (Bravo’s Below Deck)

2016 Grand Marshal Pitbull
Bravo’s Below Deck’s Captain Lee with Grand Marshal Pitbull

Commodore: Doug Jones

2016 Doug Jones Commodore
Commodore Doug Jones

Jr. Captain of the Parade: Danielle Moreno – Ann Storck Center

Belle of the Ball: Wendy Liebowitz

2016 Belle of the Ball Wendy Liebowitz
Belle of the Ball Wendy Liebowitz

Super Hero: John Brant

Poster Artist: Charles Fazzino

The Winterfest Boat Parade Poster for 2016 by Charles Fazzino
2016 Poster Artist Charles Fazzino
Poster Artist Charles Fazzino

Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson

2016 Collectible Ornament - "Comics and Cartoons"

Boat Parade Chairman: Mark Swenson

Ball Chairs: Susan Renneisen and Danielle Dattile

Student Art Chair: Rosalie Wheatley

Grandstand Chairman: David Greenberger

Control Boat Chair: Jim Zimmerman

Ham Operator Chair: Robin Terrill

Dock Walker Chair: Paula Bolender

Parade Judges Chairman: David Mundy

VIP Area: Lisa Duke

Volunteer Chair: Ginny Miller

Captain’s Cup Chairman: Kelly Tortoriello

Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Betty Rejack

Chairman of the Board: Jim Dunn

President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds

2016 VIDEOS

All videos produced by WSVN Channel 7 unless otherwise noted.

Black Tie Ball
Grandstands
Parade Highlights
Winterfest Launch Party
Winterfestivities – Family Fun Day and Grand Marshal Reception

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Charles Fazzino signing a past Winterfest Poster
2016 Poster Artist Charles Fazzino
2016 Black Tie Ball entertainment Cabaret
2016 Belle of the Ball Wendy Liebowitz
2016 Grand Marshal Pitbull with Riverwalk's Genia Duncan-Ellis
2016 Grand Marshal Pitbull
2016 Grand Marshal Pitbull
2016 Grand Marshal Pitbull
2016 Grand Marshal Pitbull
2016 Promotional Poster with Event Dates and Descriptions, Parade Poster and Sponsor Logos
2016 Promotional Poster with Event Dates and Descriptions, Parade Poster and Sponsor Logos
The 2016 Winterfest Newsletter cover
Download the 2016 Winterfest Newsletter
2016 BLACK TIE BALL INVITE Happy Holidays
2016 BLACK TIE BALL INVITE Happy Holidays

Broadway came to the Black Tie Ball when attendees were entertained by members of the Broadway show “Cabaret.”

2016 Black Tie Ball entertainment Cabaret

Second Year in a Row – Winterfest in the 10Best. In a repeat of 2015, USA Today 10Best readers recognized Winterfest as one of the Top 10 Best Holiday Festivals.

2016 USAToday 10Best
2016 USAToday 10Best
Go Riverwalk Magazine Cover for November 2016
Go Riverwalk Magazine Cover for November 2016 featuring the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade poster.
SunSentinel Souvenir Journal for the 2016 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
Cover of the SunSentinel Souvenir Journal for the 2016 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. Download the journal as a .pdf.

2016 Press Releases (.doc format)

Calling all Broward County Non-Profits – Nominate your WINTERFEST_JUNIOR CAPTAIN

Winterfest Wins Big at FFEA

2016 WINTERFEST named_BizBash TOP 100 Events