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.
Virtual Parade with a television show (because of the pandemic)
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 Dantonio Frazier Jr.
Poster Artist: Nick Scalzo
Poster Artist Nick Scalzo
Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson
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
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.
