2014

First Posted on December 31, 2014November 8, 2024
Latest Update on November 8, 2024

Winterfest Flashback to 2014

“TV’s Greatest Hits”

2014 transformed the waterway into television waves with the theme “TV’s Greatest Hits.” Iconic show images from your favorite decades adorned showboats sponsored by South Florida Ford, FPL and JM Lexus.

Celebrity David Cassidy waved to the crowds aboard the Partridge Family showboat.

The soul of Broadway’s Motown had guests dancing at the Winterfest Black Tie Ball to the sounds of the Billboard charts as guests danced the night away at Hard Rock Live.

Grand Marshal Flo Rida sang throughout the 12 miles of the Parade Route.

THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST

Grand Marshal: Flo Rida

Celebrity: David Cassidy

2014 Parade Celebrity and Past Grand Marshal David Cassidy — David Cassidy

Commodore: Rob Kornahrens

Jr. Captain of the Parade: Alex Casamento (Arthritis Foundation)

Belle of the Ball: Diana Reed

WSVN Team with 2014 Bell of the Ball Diana Reed

Poster Artist: Nadine Floyd

Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson

2014 Collectible Ornament - "TV's Greatest Hits"

Boat Parade Chairman: John Haley

Ball Chairs: Susan Renneisen & Lori Perlman

Shoreline / Student Art Chair: Rosalie Wheatley

Grandstand Chairman: David Greenberger

Control Boat Chairs: Jim Zimmerman

Ham Operator Chair: Robin Terrill

Dock Walker Chair: Mark Swenson

Parade Judges Chairman: David Mundy

VIP Area Chair: Lisa Duke

Volunteer Chair: Ginny Miller

Captain’s Cup Chair: Kelly Tortoriello

Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Paula Bolender

Chairman of the Board: Kenneth A. Ortner

President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds

2014 VIDEOS

Eye on South FL Live Version of the Parade

BOWA WORLD: Grand Marshal Flo Rida

Eye on South FL Winterfest Black Tie Ball

Eye on South FL Winterfest Honored by Historical Society

Eye on South FL Winterfest Launch Party

BOWA WORLD: Winterfest Launch Party

Beacon TV interview with Winterfest President

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Go Riverwalk Magazine Cover for November 2014

Flo Rida with Christine and Mark Swenson

2014 Promotional Poster with Event Dates and Descriptions, Parade Poster and Sponsor Logos

2014 Press Releases (.doc, .pdf and link formats)

2014LifestyleInsert

2014_Newsletter

2014 Winterfest Souvenir Journal

2014 IFEA Pinnacle Award Winners

Press Release 2014 Jr. Captain

FFEA 2014-2015 Board of Directors Release

100 Days til Parade

Winterfest Wins 1st and 3rd Place at FFEA Conference

Fifth Third Bank – Winterfest Press Release

2014 Board Members Announced

Grand Marshal: Flo Rida

First Posted on December 13, 2014October 19, 2022
Latest Update on October 19, 2022

Florida native and People’s Choice Award Winner Flo Rida is the 2014 Grand Marshal.

Belle of the Ball: Diana Reed

First Posted on December 6, 2014June 11, 2021
Latest Update on June 11, 2021

Commodore: Rob Kornahrens

First Posted on December 6, 2014June 11, 2021
Latest Update on June 11, 2021

2013

First Posted on December 31, 2013November 8, 2024
Latest Update on November 8, 2024

Winterfest Flashback to 2013

“Passport to Paradise“

2013 brought an entry by Radio Disney Miami which hosted celebrity Caroline Sunshine from “Shake It Up.” JM Lexus powered the Grand Marshal Showboat and Moet & Chandon brought bubbles to the Black Tie Ball.

The parade’s theme “Passport to Paradise” created visions of destinations around the world while blending the tropical beauty of South Florida.

Grand Marshals were Ryan Hunter-Reay Indy champ and Fort Lauderdale native and comedian Tracy Morgan.

THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST

Grand Marshals: Tracy Morgan and Ryan Hunter-Reay

Picture of 2013 Grand Marshals Ryan Hunter-Reay and Tracy Morgan — 2013 Co-Grand Marshals: Tracy Morgan and Ryan Hunter-Reay

Celebrity: Caroline Sunshine – Disney’s “Shake It Up”

Commodore: Gary Correll – Publix Super Markets

Jr. Captain of the Parade: Lauren Bendesky – “A Prom to Remember”

Belle of the Ball: Stacy Copeland – Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors

Poster Artist and Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson

Boat Parade Chairman: John Haley

Ball Chairs: Susan Renneisen & Lori Perlman

Shoreline / Student Art Chair: Rosalie Wheatley

Grandstand Chairman: David Greenberger

Control Boat Chairs: Jim Zimmerman

Ham Operator Chair: Robin Terrill

Dock Walker Chair: Mark Swenson

Parade Judges Chairman: David Mundy

VIP Area: Lisa Duke

Captain’s Cup (formerly Winner’s Circle) Chairman: Stacy Copeland

Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: John Muir

Chairman of the Board: Kenneth A. Ortner

President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds

2013 VIDEOS

All videos produced by WSVN Channel 7 unless otherwise noted.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Go Riverwalk Magazine Cover for November 2013

2013 Promotional Poster with Event Dates and Descriptions, Parade Poster and Sponsor Logos

Winterfest Wins at FFEA Convention

2013 Press Releases (.doc and .pdf format)

2013 Board Officers Announced

YP and Winterfest Student Art Winners

Winner’s Circle Awards Winners February 25, 2013 to view the complete list of winners: http://bit.ly/ZCyCoV

Co-Grand Marshals: Tracy Morgan and Ryan Hunter-Reay

First Posted on December 14, 2013June 7, 2021
Latest Update on June 7, 2021

Fort Lauderdale native and comedian Tracy Morgan and Indy champ Ryan Hunter-Reay are Grand Marshals for 2013.

Belle of the Ball: Stacy Copeland

First Posted on December 7, 2013June 11, 2021
Latest Update on June 11, 2021

Commodore: Gary Correll

First Posted on December 7, 2013June 11, 2021
Latest Update on June 11, 2021

Poster Artist: Pat Anderson

First Posted on November 30, 2013June 11, 2021
Latest Update on June 11, 2021

In addition to designing Parade Posters, Pat Anderson creates the annual Winterfest Collectible Ornaments.

2012

First Posted on December 31, 2012November 8, 2024
Latest Update on November 8, 2024

Winterfest Flashback to 2012

“Musical Memories”

2012 welcomed back Southern Wine & Spirits to the Winterfest Celebration with the return Moet & Chandon as the sponsor of the Black-Tie Ball with a special performance of “Wicked” and a live auction item by JM Lexus, a 2013 ES350.

With the theme “Musical Memories”, the parade hosted, for the first time, a replica of an 1812 tall ship – The Lynx, giant reindeer from the Galleria Mall, the return of Biscayne Lady, Big 105.9 Paul & Young Ron – Anthony Coal Fired Pizza entry, Grand Marshal Showboat powered by Ford, and paddleboarders. The Baptist Health Santa Showboat returns with the Jolly ol’ Man and more.

Winterfest continues its charity initiative encouraging parade entries to promote a charity in the parade. The Parade went “National” with Inside Edition’s Deborah Norville as Grand Marshal showcasing the event on her television show.

THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST

Grand Marshal: Deborah Norville

Commodore: John Haley – Winterfest Boat Parade Chairman

Jr. Captain of the Parade: Sydney Lister – S.I.D.E.S.

Belle of the Ball: Lily Pardo – WSVN

Poster Artist: Susan Sommer-Luarca, Official Triple Crown Artist, Official Artist of the NFL, Official Olympic Artist, and Official Artist of the PGA.