Artist Charles Fazzino returns in 2010 to design the Boat Parade Poster for “Dancing Thru The Decades”
Author: Q Branch
2009
Winterfest Flashback to 2009
“That’s Entertainment”
In 2009, “That’s Entertainment” theme celebrated two grand marshals on the waterway – Kim Kardashian and Alonzo Mourning.
Adding to our commitment with the community, student artist Yanny Issac, a student at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, was the poster designer and the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale celebrated the opening of the Norman Rockwell exhibit at the Winterfest Family Fun Day.
The 4th Annual Winterfest White Party at the W Hotel hosted 8 year old Julia Dale and 7 year old violinist Brianna Kahane (who performed on the Ellen Show).
Winterfest also honored the legacy of a Young Cancer Warrior – 15 year old Amanda Blake, who fought against osteosarcoma (a rare form of bone cancer,) as the Jr. Captain of the Parade. Her life touched and changed the parade forever. In her honor, Winterfest will honor a child fighting a difficult battle annually as the Jr. Captain of the Parade.
Another first in 2009, the Kaye Pearson Award – the Spirit of Innovation at the Winner’s Circle which was given to the Clydey Foundation Cirque performance in the parade.
Actor and Funnyman Leslie Nielson was a judge.
Parade Theme: “That’s Entertainment“
THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST
Grand Marshals: Alonzo Mourning and Kim Kardashian
Commodore: n/a
Jr. Captain of the Parade: Amanda Blake
Belle of the Ball: Arlette Spaniak
Poster Artist: Yanny Issac
Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson
Boat Parade Chairman: John Haley
Ball Chairs: Susan Renneisen and Connie Chaney
Shoreline Chairs: Rosalie Wheatley and Arlette Spaniak
Grandstand Chairman: Paul Kahn
Control Boat Chair: Bill Lindsey
Ham Operator Chair: Robin Terrill
Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Vivian McKinley
Chairman of the Board: Max Osceola, Jr.
President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds
Co-Grand Marshals: Kim Kardashian & Alonzo Mourning
Sharing the duties of Grand Marshal are basketball great Alonozo Mourning and star of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” Kim Kardashian.
The Songbird of Winterfest
8 Year Old Julia Dale becomes the Songbird of Winterfest
First Jr. Captain
Congratulations, Amanda Blake. In the Jr. Captain program, Broward County non-profit organizations nominate children between the ages of 7 & 16 that receive their services
2008
Winterfest Flashback to 2008
“Rockin’ the Night Aweigh”
In 2008, “Rockin’ the Night Aweigh” theme saw the parade continue the staging area on the New River with the Judging Area at the Stranahan House. This traditional holiday event, scheduled December 13th, hosted pop diva Jules Burt as the poster artist, Grand Marshal Jim Belushi and Parade Commodore Jim Dunn.
The 3rd Annual Winterfest White Party featured delicacies by e-brands (Timpano’s and Samba Room) at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach.
2008 also noted the addition of a concert element to the Winterfest Celebration with the Grand Marshal performing the night before the parade with his band Sacred Heart band.
Parade Theme: “Rockin’ the Night Aweigh”
THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST
Grand Marshal: Jim Belushi
Commodore: Jim Dunn – JM Lexus
Poster Artist: Jules Burt
Parade Ornament:
Boat Parade Chairman: John Haley
Ball Chairs: Susan Renneisen and Arlette Spaniak
Shoreline Chair: Rosalie Wheatley
Grandstand Chairman: Paul Kahn
Control Boat Chair: Shawn McNulty and Jim McKinley
Ham Operator Chair: Robin Terrill
Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Gigi Abels
Chairman of the Board: Gary Correll
President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Grand Marshal: Jim Belushi
Actor, comedian and singer Jim Belushi is “Rockin’ the Night Aweigh” as Grand Marshal for 2008.
Commodore: Jim Dunn
2007
Winterfest Flashback to 2007
“Magical Movie Moments”
In 2007, “Magical Movie Moments” theme brings Winterfest into a “New Beginning” with the parade’s staging area moving to Downtown Fort Lauderdale on the New River. For the first time in the parade’s history, parade participants are docked during staging along the New River instead of floating in position in Port Everglades.
After navigating the New River the Winterfest Boat Parade resumes its original route as it rejoins the Intracoastal Waterway and continues north to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. This expansion of the Parade opened the doors to Winterfest events expanding into the downtown area. The parade also added a new dimension with many of its events streamed live on the internet.
Watercolor artist Pat Anderson creates a poster to mark this historic event along with a colorful map of the new route and a commemorative ornament.
The 2nd Annual Winterfest White Party finds a cultural home at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale featuring the Radio City Rockettes.
Parade Theme: “Magical Movie Moments” –December 17th
THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST
Grand Marshal: Lorraine Bracco
Honored at Black Tie Ball: Marge (Belle of the Ball) and Max Osceola, Jr.
Poster and Ornament Artist: Pat Anderson
Boat Parade Co-Chairs: Ryan Campbell and John Haley
Ball Chair: Susan Renneisen
Shoreline Chair: Rosalie Wheatley
Grandstand Chairman: Paul Kahn
Control Boat Chair: Lee Bell
Ham Operator Chair: Robin Terrill
Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Skip Margerum
Chairman of the Board: Gary Correll
President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Winterfest introduces mascot Skip Ahoy (Austen Read and Michael Keleher)
Grand Marshal: Lorraine Bracco
In 2007, Winterfest welcomes as Grand Marshal Academy Award and Emmy nominated Sopranos star Lorraine Bracco.