Author: Q Branch

1999

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Winterfest Flashback to 1999

“The Last Sail of the Century”

Parade Theme: “The Last Sail of the Century”

THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST

Grand Marshal: Julio Iglesias, Jr.

1999 GM Julio Iglesias, Jr. and Lisa Scott
Julio Iglesias, Jr. and Lisa Scott
1999 GM Julio Iglesias, Jr.
1999 GM Julio Iglesias, Jr.

Commodore: Howard Schnellenberger (2nd Commodore of the Event)

Belle of the Ball: Ginny Miller

Poster Artist:

Boat Parade Chairman: Bill Ash

Ball Chair: Angela Mastrofrancesco

Shoreline Chair: Rosalie Wheatley

President/Chairman of the Board: Stacey Hallberg

Executive Director: Lisa Scott-Founds

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Named the 20th Best Parade in the World by The International Festival and Events Association.

IFEA logo
1999 BellSouth Boat
1999 Bell South Boat
1999 Collage of images
1999 Collage of images
1999 Collage of images
1999 Collage of images
1999 Collage of images
1999 Collage of images
1999 Promotional Poster with Event Dates and Descriptions, Parade Poster and Sponsor Logos
1999 Promotional Poster with Event Dates and Descriptions, Parade Poster and Sponsor Logos

1998

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Winterfest Flashback to 1998

“Holiday Theater of the Sea”

Parade Theme: “Holiday Theater of the Sea” – December 12

THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST

Grand Marshal: Actress and Singer Ann Jillian

1998 Grand Marshal Ann Jillian
Grand Marshal Ann Jillian

First Official Commodore: Guy Harvey

Belle of the Ball: Linda Gill (2nd annual bell of the ball)

Poster Artist: Guy Harvey

Artist Guy Harvey with Winterfest CEO Lisa Scott Founds revealing the 1998 parade poster
Guy Harvey with John Forsyth, Amy Tate, Lisa Scott-Founds and Dawn Diehl

Boat Parade Chairman: Bill Ash

Ball Chair: Angela Mastrofrancesco

Shoreline Chairman:

President/Chairman of the Board: John Forsyth

Executive Director: Lisa Scott

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

1998 sees the First Family Fun Day. Created to provide free fun in the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County community, featuring a variety of activities geared for the entire family, Family Fun Day has boasted in excess of 7,000 guests consistently since its inception.

Family Fun Day with Lisa Scott-Founds

The Black Tie Ball hit an all time attendance record and featured the music of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Lovin’ Spoonful.

The Lovin' Spoonful album cover

Over 94 parade entries with national corporate partners entertain 800,000 parade enthusiasts.

First Family Fun Day

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Family Fun Day was created to provide free fun in the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County community featuring a variety of activities geared for the entire family. This event has boasted in excess of 7,000 guests consistently since its inception.

1997

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Winterfest Flashback to 1997

“Hail the Decks with Bells and Holly“

Parade Theme: “Hail the Decks with Bells and Holly“

THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST

Grand Marshals: Dave Thomas (founder and CEO of Wendy’s) and Brandi Sherwood (Miss USA 1997)

Co-Grand Marshals Dave Thomas and Brandi Sherwood
Dave Thomas and Brandi Sherwood

Belle of the Ball: Ina Lee – First Belle of the Ball a special honor to highlight the parade’s new Title Sponsor, BellSouth. Belle of the Ball is an annual award presented at the Black Tie Ball to a member of the business community known for their commitment to volunteerism and public service.

1997 Ina Lee, First Belle of the Ball

Poster Artist: Greg Flinn

1997 Promotional Poster with Event Dates and Descriptions, Parade Poster and Sponsor Logos
1997 Promotional Poster with Event Dates and Descriptions, Parade Poster and Sponsor Logos

Boat Parade Chairman: Steve Casper

Ball Chair: Martha Forsyth – theme “Midnight in the Garden”

Shoreline Chairman:

President/Chairman of the Board: John Forsyth

Executive Director: Lisa Scott

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Officially called “The BellSouth Winterfest Boat Parade Presented by Nokia.”

The Winterfest Black Tie Ball featured Joey Dee and the Starliters at the Signature Grand on December 5.

Dawn Diehl returns.