Commodore: Rob Kornahrens

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2013

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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

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

Belle of the Ball: Stacy Copeland

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Commodore: Gary Correll

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Poster Artist: Pat Anderson

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

2012

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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.