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.
Coming in 2025, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of our next Family Fun Day on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025.
Until then, please enjoy a look back at all of the fun that was the 2024 Winterfest Family Fun Day!
FREE EVENT
For an exciting day of family fun in Fort Lauderdale, head on over to Esplanade Park for Winterfest’s Family Fun Day.
Main sponsors include Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Publix.
This event offers many FREE activities for kids of all ages–and parents, too! This holiday event features giant slides such as Polar Express Slide, Catabella Express Train, and 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.
TITLE SPONSOR: Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
PRESENTING SPONSOR: Publix Super Markets
SPONSOR: SOS Conservation Village, iHeart Radio, Ave Maria, South Florida Ford,
List of Event Highlights and booths:
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. Don’t miss the excitement for 2025, 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
2021 Sponsors:
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.
Coming in 2025, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of the next Winterfest Black Tie Ball.
We’ll see you then!
Until then, enjoy a look back at the 2024 Winterfest Black Tie Ball
Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Black Tie Ball, presented by Broward Health in Association with Republic National Distributing Co., will transform into the Savanna to reflect the colorful world of Disney’s The Lion King. The event will feature performances direct from Broadway, from the North American tour (Thank you, Broadway Across America), and the 14-piece Private Stock band will perform throughout the night, sponsored by DEX Imaging.
Welcome Reception by Fision Fiber Optics by Hotwire Communications. Republic National Distributing Co. will bring spirits and wines, and Stephen’s Distributing Co. will add Stella Artois to the event.
The Ball is the most elegant of our festivities and by far the highlight of Fort Lauderdale’s social season.
Tables are $4,000 – $5,000. A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE. The $6,000 tables sold out.
Click to see the event’s Lookbook.
Click to view the Black Tie Ball Invitation
The Event will have a silent and live auction presented by Dauod’s Fine Jewelry. The silent auction allows you to bid at the convenience of your home with over 200 items. A live auction takes place inside the ballroom and will feature items from
Bergeron Everglades Foundation, US Brick & Block, LaGasse Pools, Ocean Manor Beach Resort, and more.
If you wish to donate an item to our auction – contact Winterfest.
Cocktails, Dinner, and Dancing six pm-midnight. Don’t have a ticket? You can bid on auction items starting October 14th.
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.
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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 |
