Winterfest is so much more than a boat parade. Check out the Winterfest 2018 Newsletter for more information on Winterfest events.
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Recap of the 2017 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade.
Bret Michaels – 2019 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
The 2019 Grand Marshal Experience will be hosted at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
This Winterfest Celebration welcoming our Grand Marshal Bret Michaels includes dignitaries and celebrities who join us at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to celebrate, Winterfest style. RECEPTION BY INVITATION ONLY.
Captain Lee, Miss Florida USA, Miss Teen USA, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, and Miss Latina Internationals.
This fabulous reception is the prelude to the parade. Many local VIP’s, dignitaries, sponsors will be on hand to welcome this year’s celebrity Grand Marshal. Fort Lauderdale’s Mayor, Dean Trantalis, will give the Grand Marshal a key to our beautiful city and Riverwalk, Inc. will present a brick in his/her name(s) for the Riverwalk Celebrity Walk of Fame on the banks of the staging area of the Parade.
Please view photos of our past parade Grand Marshals Huey Lewis, Big & Rich, PITBULL, Flo Rida, Deborah Norville, Barry Gibb, Brooke Burke, Kim Kardashian, Alonzo Mourning, Jim Belushi, Lorraine Bracco, Frankie Valli, Randy Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal, Ryan Hunter-Reay, and many more on our Facebook page.
This is a private reception to honor our Grand Marshal. Become a Sponsor – Get Invited!
SPONSORSHIPS are still available with this event.
For an exciting day of family fun in Fort Lauderdale, head on over to Esplanade Park for Winterfest’s Family Fun Day.
This holiday event offers many FREE activities for kids of all ages – and parents, too! Featuring the Highland Cows Petting Zoo, Catabella Express Train and many other activities.
Our Family Fun Day is in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale in front of the Museum of Discovery and Science and it is packed with exciting family activities.
If you work up an appetite, there will be plenty of food and beverage options for sale. Samples and so much more.
With great food, fun activities, and live music, this is an event you don’t want to miss out on. It’s a perfect day on the New River / Riverwalk for the entire family.
List of Event Highlights and booths:
Don’t miss the excitement for 2026, contact us today to be a sponsor at 954-767-0686
All sponsorships are created to provide the maximum entertainment/branding opportunities within the Winterfest Celebration.
Click on the sponsorship level of interest and a Winterfest representative will contact you to have a custom sponsorship created for your company.
Call the Winterfest Office at 954-767-0686
Have a Sponsorship Idea not Listed? Contact Winterfest to have a representative discuss how to make your idea a reality.
Photos are on our Facebook page.
PRESS CREDENTIALS: All media requests must be submitted using an email address from the media’s active domain address. The submission must include a commitment from an editor/publisher noting where and when the story/photos will be printed/uploaded on social media platforms.
Any social media influencers must submit their handles, viewership and pre-/event day promotions plan when requesting credentials.
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RED Carpet
WHITE Gloves,
An event like this only comes along once in a BLUE moon
Step into the glittering glow of the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Black Tie Ball presented by Broward Health in association with Republic National Distributing Company. Our Welcome Reception is powered by Fision Fiber Optics by Hotwire Communications.
Republic National Distributing Co. will pour the finest wines and spirits, while Double Eagle keeps the party flowing.
THE BALL: The Crown Jewel of the Season
Fort Lauderdale’s most elegant, dazzling, and star-studded gala—a spectacle worthy of the city’s social elite. Need Inspiration for what to wear? LOOKBOOK to be uploaded in August.
SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT: Straight from New York, the epic 16-piece Jordan Kahn Music Company.
Tables are a hot ticket:
AUCTION UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT
The night heats up with both Silent and Live Auctions, presented in dazzling style by Daoud’s Fine Jewelry.
The Silent Auction lets you groove at your own pace—bid from the comfort of home or on the go, with more than 200 glittering treasures awaiting their star owner.
The Live Auction takes center stage inside the ballroom, where the energy is electric and the spotlight shines on show-stopping luxury items that will make the crowd buzz with excitement.
If you wish to donate an item to our auction, contact Winterfest.
Cocktails, Dinner, and Dancing 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM. Don’t have a ticket? You can still bid on auction items.
Hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
All sponsorships are created to provide the maximum entertainment/branding opportunities within the Winterfest Celebration.
Click on the sponsorship level of interest, and a Winterfest representative will contact you to create a custom sponsorship for your company.
Call the Winterfest Office at 954-767-0686
Have a Sponsorship Idea not Listed? Contact Winterfest to have a representative discuss how to make your idea a reality.
What can I do while I’m in town for Winterfest? Click Here
Photos are on our Facebook page.
PRESS CREDENTIALS: All media requests must be submitted using an email address from the media’s active domain address. The submission must include a commitment from an editor/publisher noting where and when the story/photos will be printed/uploaded on social media platforms.
Any social media influencers must submit their handles, viewership and pre-/event day promotions plan when requesting credentials.
Don’t own a boat but want to decorate one and enter the Parade? The Fort Lauderdale area has some great vessels to charter – below is a list of some available charters.
Please contact Winterfest with any questions.
| BOAT | CERT. # | LENGTH | INSURANCE | PRICE | CONTACT | PHONE | WEBSITE | DÉCOR | FOOD & DRINK | |
| Blue Safari | Terry | 954-608-2662 | www.bluesafarifishingcharters.com | |||||||
| Catch My Drift | 132 (80) | 85′ | YES | follow up | Andy | 754-214-7863 | fishheadquarters@gmail.com | www.fishheadquarters.com | included | |
| Chasin Finz | 6 | 53′ | YES | $ 1,200 | Josh, owner | 754-800-9732 | info@chasin-finz.com | www.chasin.finz.com | excluded | included |
| Engage 2 | 6 | 305-321-0665 | www.engagefishingmiamibeach.com | |||||||
| Fish on Board | 6 | 46′ | 954-549-0941 | www.corsairsportfishing.com | ||||||
| Full Circle | 6 | 48′ | YES | $ 1,200 | Kim, owner | 305-942-0767 | fullcirclecharters@gmail.com | www.fullcirclesportfishing.com | included | excluded |
| Lady Helen | 29′ | 954-336-3256 | www.ladyhelencharters.com | |||||||
| Lady Pamela II | 60 | 50′ | YES | $ 4,000 | David | 954-761-8045 / 647-3503 | info@ladypamela2.com | www.ladypamela2.com | excluded | excluded |
| Lois Ann | 60 | 65′ | YES | David | 954-761-8045 / 647-3503 | info@ladypamela2.com | www.ladypamela2.com | |||
| Marlin My Darlin | 46′ | 954-761-8202 | www.all-inclusivesportfishing.com | |||||||
| Mary B III | 52 (35) | YES | follow up | Andy | 754-214-7863 | fishheadquarters@gmail.com | www.fishheadquarters.com | included | ||
| New Latitude | 6 | 46′ | 954-707-2147 | www.newlatitude.com | ||||||
| Paddle Lodge | 6 | 26′ | YES | $ 1,200 | Ron, owner | 954-635-6300 | info@paddlelodge.com | www.paddlelodge.com | included | excluded |
| Palm Breeze | 49 | 55′ | YES | Holly | holly@airandsea.com | www.airandsea.com | included | excluded | ||
| Sea Legs 3 | 40 | 75′ | YES | $ 10,000 | Jessica, owner | 954-923-2109 | sealegsmarina@gmail.com | www.deepseafishingsealegs.com | included | included |
| Tacos Hooked Up | 6 | 45′ | YES | $ 1,200 | Taco, owner | 954-764-4344 | tacohookedup@aol.com | www.tacohookedup.com | excluded | |
| The Flamingo | 49 | 75′ | YES | $ 4,800 | Rebecca | 954-462-9194 | captflamingo@bellsouth.net | www.flamingofishing.com | excluded | excluded |
