Keeping the streak alive, for the Third Year In A Row, Winterfest is awarded one of USA Today’s 10Best Holiday Parades.
Author: Q Branch
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
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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.
Poster Artist: Charles Fazzino
With a three-peat, artist Charles Fazzino returns to design the Boat Parade Poster for “Comics and Cartoons Rockin’ the Night Away”
Belle of the Ball: Wendy Liebowitz
Commodore: Doug Jones
Captain Lee becomes Captain of Winterfest
Below Deck’s Captain Lee becomes the official Captain of Winterfest
Family Fun Day Adds Real Ice Rink
Real Ice Rink becomes part of Winterfest Family Fun Day
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.