Author: Winterfest
Public Invited to Final Round of Winterfest Cocktail Contest
The Top Bartenders have been picked for the next round for this year’s Winterfest Cocktail.
See their recipes using Republic National Distributing Company products by clicking http://woobox.com/gsvhz5
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to our Winterfest Boat Parade Supporters and Friends – because of you – Winterfest is able to produce the “Best Show on H2O” What are YOU thankful for today? Please share what makes you feel blessed! #WhyImThankful #WhyI’mThankful
Family Fun Day – Where to Park?
Planning on attending this Sunday’s November 22nd Winterfest Family Fun Day with the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Open Streets? Click on the link to find the best locations to park. Remember Las Olas will be closed during the day and the event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. City lots will have a flat rate of $5.
Roving Reporter – Lisa Pirro Captures Winterfest White Party
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2015 Press Conference Photos with past Grand Marshal Flo Rida
Quick view of photos taken by Ginny Fujino during the Winterfest Press Conference announcing Nick Cannon as Grand Marshal. Flo Rida announced the big news and donated one of his outfits to the Hard Rock Cafe
Winterfest Appreciation Party
The 2024 Winterfest Appreciation Party has entered the history books!
Coming in 2026, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of our next Winterfest Appreciation Party.
We’ll see you then!
April 22, 2025 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Casa Calabria
4040 Galt Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
Free Valet Parking
ATTENTION: PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
This invitation-only celebratory event honors the people who play a huge role in the success of Winterfest® – our volunteers!
Hors D’oeuvres – Cocktails – Raffles – Fun – Friendship – More
The Carolyn McLaughlin Spirit of Volunteerism Award winner is announced during the event.
2024 Winterfest Appreciation Party date: April 22, 2025
If you would like to be a volunteer – contact the Winterfest office.
Below Deck Star to Sail in Winterfest
#StudoftheSea Bravo Star Capt Lee of Below Deck will be a celebrity in Winterfest on December 12, 2015. Capt Lee and his lovely wife, Maryanne, recently joined Winterfest board member Kim Bokamper, President & CEO Lisa Scott-Founds and David Founds for dinner to discuss details (Runway’s Vinnie also shown in photo). Cannot wait to see#CaptLR #RockTheWaterways #WinterfestSoFlo15
Less than 94 days till
Download and Track Santa!
Download the Winterfest App for Winterfest Event Updates, Track Santa and a few of the boats in the Parade including the Grand Marshal Showboat presented by Fifth Third Bank. You can also VOTE for your favorite boat in the Parade! One random voter will win tickets from Spirit Airlines.
Color, shake and play holiday tunes and track Santa on the night of the Parade – Special thank you to Visit Florida.