Author: Winterfest
Winterfest Welcomes New Chair: Susan Renneisen and 2019-2020 Board / Advisory Members
Installation of Winterfest 2019-2021 Chair, Susan Renneisen, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Winterfest Board and Advisory members met after the turnover for the first meeting of the 2019/20 year followed by a get-together hosted by the property.
For a complete list of the Winterfest, Inc. Board and Advisory Members:
https://winterfestparade.com/board-and-advisory-members
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The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade 2018 Newsletter
Winterfest is so much more than a boat parade. Check out the Winterfest 2018 Newsletter for more information on Winterfest events.
The Winterfest 2018 Newsletter
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Pick our theme for 2019
2017 Winterfest Annual Report
Recap of the 2017 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade.
2019 Grand Marshal – Bret Michaels
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.
Family Fun Day
FREE EVENT
Winterfest Family Fun Day at Esplanade Park
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.
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
In Association With
Publix Super Markets
List of Event Highlights and booths:
- Photos with Santa
- Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Teddy Bear Clinic
- Cookie decorating by Publix
- Catabella Express Train & Inflatables
- Live Entertainment provided by School of Rock
- Broward College Snow Mountain
- Pet Healthworks Pet Rescue Row
- Puppy Kissing Booth
- Free boat rides courtesy of Water Taxi
- City of Fort Lauderdale Kids Zone
- NEW Highland Cows Petting Zoo
- BONUS: the Museum of Discovery & Science will open for FREE after this event (Free Admission from 3-5 P.M.)
Don’t miss the excitement for 2026, contact us today to be a sponsor at 954-767-0686
Become a 2026 Sponsor
- Sponsors receive Tickets to Winterfest Events – the Winterfest Launch Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
- 10×10 Booth prominently displayed
- Logo incorporated in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including Family Fun Day Flyer and Social Media
- Other media opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities
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.
OR
Call the Winterfest Office at 954-767-0686
Title Sponsor Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
In Association Sponsor Publix
Stage Sponsor $5,000
- Tickets to Winterfest Events – the Winterfest White Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
- Logo incorporated in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including Family Fun Day Flyer and Social Media
- Other media opportunities
Sampling/Display Opportunities available $500 to $5,000
- Logo incorporated on Family Fun Day Flyers and Social Media
Ready to be a Sponsor?
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.
Looking for a Boat for the Parade?
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 |
2015 Ornament – Fairy Tales Afloat
