In 2003, Winterfest brought the parade into the classroom with the first annual cover contest with BellSouth Real Yellow Pages
Author: Q Branch
2002
Winterfest Flashback to 2002
“Pirates in Paradise”
THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST
Grand Marshals: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos
Commodore: Kaye Pearson
Boat Parade Commodore: Joe Milsaps
Belle of the Ball: Patricia Collier (Cingular Wireless) / Edmund Ansin (WSVN) Admiral
Poster Artist: Clara Mateus – Art Institute
Ornament Artist: Pat Anderson
Boat Parade Chairman: Michael Long
Ball Chair: Cindy Rodriguez
Shoreline Chair: Rosalie Wheatley
President/Chairman of the Board: Joseph T. Ducanis, Jr.
Executive Director: Lisa Scott-Founds
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Parade Theme: “Pirates in Paradise” – December 10
In 2002, Winterfest sanctioned Paradise City, a large indoor show of juried, museum-quality craft and fine art in Southeast Florida. The show hosted a series of seminars, lectures and benefits with its cultural partner, the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art.
Jorge Moreno – Latin Grammy singer in parade
First year of the Winterfest Charm: Snowflake from J.R. Dunn Jewelers
Mooncusser celebrated 25 years performing in the parade
Co-Grand Marshals: Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos
“Live! with Regis and Kelly” Star Kelly Ripa and TV and Movie Star Mark Consuelos take over the Grand Marshal duties.
2001
Winterfest Flashback to 2001
“On a River of Dreams”
Parade Theme: “On a River of Dreams” – 30 years at the Holiday Helm – December 15
THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST
Grand Marshal: Donald Trump
Commodore: Max Osceola– Seminole Tribe Hollywood Councilman
Belle of the Ball: Nicki Grossman– President of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
Poster Artist: Rebecca Luttrell – Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Ornament Artist: Pat Anderson
Boat Parade Chairman: Michael Long
Ball Chairs: Roxanne Shriver and Doreen Scott
Shoreline Chair: Rosalie Wheatley
President/Chairman of the Board: Joseph T. Ducanis, Jr.
Executive Director: Lisa Scott-Founds
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Parade’s New Name: Cingular Wireless Winterfest Boat Parade presented by Nokia
In light of the tragic events of September 11, this year’s parade had a special tribute to our nation and its citizens’ continued commitment to patriotism. The firework’s show-float was titled “Salute to America.”
Winterfest honors Oldest Man to sail around the world – David Clark (Dec. 7)
Parade adds Golf Tournament to list of events.
Grand Marshal: Donald Trump
First Winterfest Collectible Ornament
Designed by artist Pat Anderson, the Winterfest Collectible Ornaments have become a yearly tradition and keepsake. Celebrating our 30th anniversary, the 2001 ornament is the first. You can get yours here.
Golf Tournament Returns
Winterfest brings back the Golf Tournament to the list of events.
30 years at the Holiday Helm
And the Parade has a new name: Cingular Wireless Winterfest Boat Parade presented by Nokia
2000
Winterfest Flashback to 2000
“The World on Water”
Parade Theme: “The World on Water” – December 12th
THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST
Grand Marshals: TRIO- Laurie Hibberd (CBS Reporter), Michael Gelman (producer Live with Regis) and Jose Solano (Baywatch)
Commodore: Geoffrey Bodine – Nascar Driver
Belle of the Ball: Connie Francis– actress
Poster Artist: David Bass
Boat Parade Chairman: Michael Long
Ball Chair: Roxanne Shriver
Shoreline Chair: Rosalie Wheatley
President/Chairman of the Board: Stacey Hallberg
Executive Director: Lisa Scott-Founds
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
A record 850,000 spectators. The parade encouraged the 100 entries to showcase cultural heritage and honor our community as a melting pot of all nationalities.
Theodore Tugboat enters the parade – based on the cartoon.
Trio of Grand Marshals
For the new century, a new trio of Grand Marshals: Laurie Hibberd (CBS Reporter), Michael Gelman (producer Live with Regis) and Jose Solano (Baywatch).