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Author: Q Branch
Winterfest Wins Big in 2018
Winterfest wins fifteen 2018 SunSational Awards from the Florida Festivals & Events Association
2017
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
Celebrity: Captain Lee (Bravo’s Below Deck)
Commodore: Ken Ortner
Belle of the Ball: Eugenia Ellis
Jr. Captain of the Parade: Grayson Zrelak – Deliver the Dream
Poster Artist: April Kirk
Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson
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.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
For the third year in a row Winterfest won USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award Contest for Best Holiday Parade.
Co-Grand Marshals: Big & Rich
CMA, Grammy and Billboard Music Award winning Big & Rich Save a Horse and Ride a Showboat as Grand Marshals in 2017.
Belle of the Ball: Genia Duncan Ellis
Commodore: Ken Ortner
With a Three-peat, Winterfest Wins USA Today’s 10Best
Keeping the streak alive, for the Third Year In A Row, Winterfest is awarded one of USA Today’s 10Best Holiday Parades.
Poster Artist: April Kirk
April Kirk designs the 2017 Parade Poster for “Broadway On Parade.”
2016
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
Celebrity: Captain Lee (Bravo’s Below Deck)
Commodore: Doug Jones
Jr. Captain of the Parade: Danielle Moreno – Ann Storck Center
Belle of the Ball: Wendy Liebowitz
Super Hero: John Brant
Poster Artist: Charles Fazzino
Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson
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.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Broadway came to the Black Tie Ball when attendees were entertained by members of the Broadway show “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 Press Releases (.doc format)
Calling all Broward County Non-Profits – Nominate your WINTERFEST_JUNIOR CAPTAIN
Grand Marshal: Pitbull
Rapper, singer, songwriter, Grammy winner and now Grand Marshal, Mr. 305 comes to the 954.