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October Happy Hour

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Laudy Bar Craft Kitchen

October 15
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
433 NW 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

PARKING OPTIONS

  • Public Parking Lot at 300 NW 1st Ave – Free after 6pm  (2 min walk to the restaurant)
  • Metered Street Parking – THG Paris at 433 NW 1st Ave 
  • Neighboring business – parking spots along the north side of their building after 5pm
  • Construction Site – Parking along the construction site should be permissible after 5pm
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Laudy Bar Craft Kitchen interior
Laudy Bar Craft Kitchen
Laudy Bar Craft Kitchen menu
Laudy Bar Craft Kitchen

WE LOVE OUR WINTERFEST and BOATING COMMUNITY  

Please join your friends at Winterfest for fun, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, and happy hour prices. Boaters registered for the Parade (as an entry or control boat) will be automatically entered to win additional prizes.

Nifty Fifty Pep Rally Party

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Flashback to the 50s in celebration of Winterfest’s Anniversary

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

Celebrate with our partners: Steve Savor, The Umbrella Group, and Republic National Distributing Company as we bring back poodle skirts, roller skates, and ELVIS!

Nifty Fifty Pep Rally presented by Steve Savor in association with The Umbrella Group. Time travel to the 50s with multiple bands and retro DJs thru the decades, diner fare by Fort Lauderdale Country Club. Decadent Milkshake Bar and beverage creations with Brugal Rum, Botanist, Remy Martin, Fireball Whisky, and Cointreau with wines from Chloe and Cupcake.

Don’t have a Ticket? A segment of the evening’s entertainment will be live-streamed sponsored by AARP with Eye On South Florida.

Tentative Schedule:

Guests will enjoy the sounds of the Sunset Girl Band 7 – 8:15 PM (times are approximate). 

Followed by DJs rocking the house with 80’s disco and Special Guest Otis Day performing his hits from the movie Animal House. 

Limited Valet – Ride Share is encouraged. Contact Jeevz for travel information.

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Republic National Distributing Company logo

Winterfest’s 50th

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Launching in 1971, the Winterfest Boat Parade has navigated Fort Lauderdale’s waterways for the past 50 years bringing holiday cheer to millions of viewers by land and by sea!

2021

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Winterfest Flashback to 2021

“50 Years of Hard Rockin’ Fun… Winterfest 2021”

THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST

Grand Marshal: Mario Lopez

Winterfest Parade's 50th Anniversary Grand Marshal Mario Lopez
Winterfest Parade's 50th Anniversary Grand Marshal Mario Lopez

Celebrities: Captain Lee (Bravo’s Below Deck), Joey Fatone from NSYNC, Dara Torres (4 time Olympian and Ryan Cabrera.

Commodore: Shane Strum

Belle of the Ball: Renée Korbel Quinn

Renée Korbel Quinn and Shane Strum,The Belle of the Ball and Commodore
Renée Korbel Quinn and Shane Strum, The Belle of the Ball and Commodore

Jr. Captain of the Parade: Violet Martin on behalf of the Florida Youth Orchestra

Junior Captain of the parade on behalf of the Florida Youth OrchestraViolet Martin
Jr. Captain of the Parade for 2021 Violet Martin

Child Warrior Ambassador:  Jordan Levy, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Poster Artist: Charles Fazzino

Charles Fazzino signing a past Winterfest Poster
2021 Charles Fazzino Poster
2021 Charles Fazzino Poster

Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson

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2020

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Winterfest Flashback to 2020

“Home for the Holidays”

2020 brought the virtual world into primary focus for Winterfest events. During the pandemic, Story time with Santa, Letter for Santa, DIY Videos on cocktails, ornaments, baking and more became the highlights with the theme “Home for the Holidays.”

Winterfest spread the holiday cheer with a decorated vessel which traveled throughout Fort Lauderdale, decorating contests and “enter to win” opportunities.

Santa took a vacation prior to the holiday in Greater Fort Lauderdale with Winterfest and Visit Lauderdale able to capture all the excitement on video.

WSVN created a television recap of the “Best Show on H2O” with historic video and current highlights such as the Winterfest Foundation Jr. Captain, poster unveil and the Winterfest elves visiting hospitals in the area.  

Santa's Coming to Fort Lauderdale
Poster for the Winterfest Santa Mailboxes Holiday Post
Winterfest Elves in action
The Winterfest Festive Pet Costume Contest
Santa on a dock
Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi decorated with Christmas lights
I Beleive in Santa Claus Badge
Santa's Coming to town... Fort Lauderdale, that is.
Winterfest Decorating Contest
The Winterfest Festive Pet Costume Contest
Online bidder badge for the Winterfest Boat Parade auction on Qtego
Logo and text for the Winterfest - Spirited South Florida Lounge and Learn Virtual Cocktail Series
recipies for June 9 virtual cocktail series

Virtual Parade with a television show (because of the pandemic)

A cartoon TV with the Winterfest Parade on it and the WSVN logo
Teaser for the Channel 7 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Special

THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST

Celebrity: Captain Lee (Bravo’s Below Deck)

Jr. Captain of the Parade: Dantonio Frazier Jr. – Jack & Jill Children’s Center

2020 Jr. Captain
2020 Jr. Captain Dantonio Frazier Jr.

Poster Artist: Nick Scalzo

Poster Artist Nick Scalzo

Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson

2020 Collectible Ornament - "Home for the Holidays"

Boat Parade Chairman: Mark Swenson

Parade Enhancement: Britt Lanier

Chairman of the Board: Susan Renneisen

President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds

2020 VIDEOS

All videos produced by WSVN Channel 7 unless otherwise noted.

2020 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Television Show by WSVN Channel 7
2020 Winterfest Memories: Shoreline and Grand Marshal Reception
2020 Winterfest Memories: Black Tie Ball
2020 Winterfest Memories: Winterfestivities
2020 Winterfest Memories: Winterfest White Party
2020 Winterfest Memories: Spirit of Giving
2020 Winterfest Memories: Jr. Captain, Letters to Santa, and Home for the Holidays Water Taxi
2020 Winterfest Memories: Party in the Park – Parade Viewing Area
2020 Winterfest Memories – Showstopper Parade Entries
2020 Winterfest Memories: Behind the Scenes
2020 Winterfest Memories: History and Economic Impact
2020 Deco Winner
2020 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Television Show
WFEST 2020 SPECIAL 15 SAT10AM

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Winterfest is named Top Three of 100 events in South Florida by BizBash.

Screenshop of WSVN Channel 7 announcing Winterfest's selection to the BizBash Top 100
BizBash 2020 Top 100
2020 Promotional Poster
More Flashbacks to 2020
2020 Winterfest Newsletter Cover
Download and read the 2020 Winterfest Newsletter. 12 pages of all the activities, contests, holiday cruises, and more. (.pdf)

Winterfest Goes Virtual

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In 2020, with everyone “Home For The Holidays,” WSVN creates a television recap of the “Best Show on H2O” with historic video and current highlights.

Winterfest Collectible Ornaments

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Shop for a tangible Winterfest memory to hang on your tree. Each ornament, one per year, is a piece of history reflecting that year’s boat parade theme. Collectible and limited, many years are still available. Click below to browse through the years, with a picture of each ornament to enjoy.