In addition to designing Parade Posters, Pat Anderson creates the annual Winterfest Collectible Ornaments.
Author: Q Branch
2012
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.
Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson
Boat Parade Chairman: John Haley
Ball Chairs: Susan Renneisen and Kara Wolf
Shoreline Chair: Rosalie Wheatley
Grandstand Chairman: David Greenberger
Control Boat Chairs: Jim Zimmerman
Ham Operator Chair: Robin Terrill and Carol Sjursen
Dock Walker Chair: Mark Swenson
Parade Judges Chairman: David Mundy
VIP Area/Winner’s Circle Chairman: Stacy Copeland
Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Carol Sjursen
Chairman of the Board: Robert W. Leider
President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds
2012 VIDEOS
All videos produced by WSVN Channel 7 unless otherwise noted.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
2012 Press Releases (.doc format)
2012 Grand Marshal – Inside Edition’s Deborah Norville
2012 – A Tall Ship in the Parade for the First Time (The Lynx presented by Advanced Roofing)
2012 Winterfest Jr. Parade Captain Announced
2012 – Culinary Contest – September 14th
2012 FFEA SUNsational Award – Winterfest WINS Gold, Silver and Bronze!
Grand Marshal: Deborah Norville
Inside Edition’s Deborah Norville joins Winterfest as Grand Marshal.
First Tall Ship
In 2012 the Winterfest parade hosted, for the first time, a replica of an 1812 tall ship – The Lynx
Commodore: John Haley
2011
Winterfest Flashback to 2011
“Rockin’ Boats and Holiday Floats”
2011 marked the 40th Anniversary of the Winterfest Celebration with the return of the Lady Windridge (170 ft yacht) in the parade after a five-year hiatus. The Lady Windridge was the 40th Anniversary Showboat hosted by Patriot National Insurance Group.
The parade theme “Rockin Boats and Holiday Floats” hosted fire truck and airplane barges, giant reindeer from the Galleria Mall, Congressman Allen West aboard a Sea Cadet Entry, Big 105.9 Paul & Young Ron – Anthony Coal Fired Pizza Entry, BB&T Grand Marshal Showboat with Barry Gibb aboard the Nova Southeastern University Bow, paddleboarders and more. The Baptist Health Santa Showboat returned with the Jolly ol’ Man decked in 1,500 LED lights.
Winterfest continued its charity initiative encouraging parade entries to promote a charity in the parade.
THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST
Grand Marshal: Barry Gibb
Commodore: Greg ‘Moondog’ Mooney – The movie “The Cove”
Jr. Captain of the Parade: Martina Bello – James Jr. Fund
Honorary Captain: Cameron Ader – Shake a Leg Miami
Belle of the Ball: Connie Chaney
Poster and T-Shirt Artist: Marine-life Artist Guy Harvey
Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson
Boat Parade Chairman: John Haley
Ball Chairs: Susan Renneisen and Kara Wolf
Shoreline Chair: Rosalie Wheatley
Grandstand Chairman: David Greenberger
Control Boat Chairs: Chase Camacho and Jim Zimmerman
Ham Operator Chair: Robin Terrill
Dock Walker Chair: Mark Swenson
Parade Judges Chairman: David Mundy
VIP Area/Winner’s Circle Chairman: Stacy Copeland
Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Ed Brazl / Student – Austen Read
Chairman of the Board: Robert W. Leider
President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Culinary students from The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale competed for tasty prizes awarded by Winterfest, Crisco and Perrier.
The winners of the contest were:
Spa Cuisine Winner – Stephen Denihan
Signature Cocktail Winner – Ashley Gardiner
Appetizer and Entrée Winner – Terry Garrish
Dessert Winner and OVERALL Champion – Jessica Hernandez
First place winners in each category were each awarded $500. The overall Best in Show winner received a once in a lifetime cooking experience with acclaimed Chef Michelle Bernstein and a pair of tickets aboard the Grand Marshal Showboat in the 40th Annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade on December 10th. All First Place Winners presented their winning recipes at the Gray Robinson, P.A. Winterfest White Party presented by Crisco® at the Harbor Beach Marriott.
Grand Marshal: Barry Gibb
Multi-Grammy Award winning member of The Bee Gees, and Florida local, Barry Gibb brings the “Night Fever” to Winterfest as the Grand Marshal for 2011.
40th Anniversary of the Winterfest Celebration
Setting sail in 1971, 2011 marks the 40th time Winterfest, the parade where “the floats really float”, has celebrated the holidays.
Poster Artist: Guy Harvey
Marine wildlife artist and conservationist Guy Harvey returns to design the Winterfest Parade Poster for 2011
Seven Seals Award
Winterfest is presented with the Seven Seals Award “for meritorious leadership and initiative in support of the men and women who serve America in the National Guard and Reserve.”