November 2020 – IFEA Magazine
Submitted By Dawn Diehl
Direct Link to the Magazine Article:
“As published in the International Festivals & Events Association’s “i.e.: the business of international events” quarterly magazine. The premiere association supporting and enabling festivals and events worldwide. For more information on the IFEA, go to www.ifea.com.”
Winterfest is looking online for fun and creative festive fun for the whole family! From recipes to decorations, Winterfest is working on a few easy links to make this year “together” memorable. Keep visiting this page as we expand on how to get creative this holiday season.
HOMEMADE ORNAMENTS: Want to create a memory for your tree? Meet Winterfest’s Workshop Wizard – 8-year-old James T. (J.T.) Floyd – the star of our “How To Ornament Videos. ” He will show us how to make Boat (2 different kinds), Gnome, Snowflake, Wreath, and Star Ornaments.
Visit a Dollar Store, Hobby Lobby, or other location to pick up the following items and print out or re-create the easy templates on this page.
OTHER CRAFT IDEAS (cookie links at the end of this post) :
DIY Ornament Video Ideas from Hobby Lobby:
OTHER LINKS:
Sailboat Ornament: https://www.cleanandscentsible.com/driftwood-sailboat-ornament/
Country Crafts (75 Ornament ideas): https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/how-to/g1070/easy-to-make-christmas-ornament-crafts/
Salt Dough Ornaments: https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/g4965/salt-dough-ornament-ideas/?slide=6
50 Coastal Holiday Decorating Ideas: https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/50-cheap-easy-diy-coastal-christmas-decorations/
Not in the Mood to Look for Items to Make Ornaments? Amazon has kits to make that memory: https://www.amazon.com/Ornament-Crafts-Kids/s?k=Ornament+Crafts+for+Kids
HOLIDAY COOKIES:
Linzer Cookies – Peppermint Melt-Away Cookies – Chocolate Truffle Bars recipes from Publix Aprons: https://ww4.publix.com/aprons-recipes/holiday-cookie-exchange
Santa’s Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies https://socialapps.publix.com/christmas/chocolate-chip-cookies
Gingerbread People https://socialapps.publix.com/christmas/gingerbread-people
Sugar Cookies https://socialapps.publix.com/christmas/sugar-cookies
Hannukkah Desserts (cookies and cakes) : https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/hanukkah/g1344/hanukkah-treat-recipes/
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – August 18, 2020 – The 2020 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade slated for Saturday, Dec. 12, has been canceled due to ongoing coronavirus concerns and the organization’s unwavering commitment to the health and safety of participants and spectators.
Announcement of the cancellation followed a unanimous vote of the Winterfest Board of Directors to forego the 2020 boat parade. Related Winterfest live events will also be canceled this year.
Organizers of the annual holiday celebration, one of the nation’s most popular community events, are instead focusing on the 50th Anniversary Year Boat Parade event in December of 2021. The first Winterfest Boat Parade took place in December 1971.
“Our team, partners and community supporters were very hopeful for the traditional holiday boat parade to continue in December,” said Lisa Scott-Founds, President and CEO of Winterfest, Inc. “This was a very difficult decision, but we are being proactive and socially responsible for the health and safety of our community. That is our top priority.”
Television Special Still Planned for this December
In addition to the 50th Anniversary events in 2021, organizers will concentrate this year on the annual television special focusing on the Best of the Parade with a “Home for the Holidays” theme. The 2020 television special produced by WSVN Channel 7 will blend the retrospect and a combination of special surprises as organizers move their attention to the 50th anniversary December 2021
The television special scheduled to air in December will bring the best of the best of decorated boats into the comfort of viewers’ homes. The special will air again on Christmas and New Year’s Day along with additional airings on Fox Sports Sun. The “Home for the Holidays,” message will envelop a three-month campaign of virtual events leading up to the television show, including passive decorating entries of homes, businesses, boats, and docks. “We are bringing a hometown feel of family, friends, and parade partners to this year’s special,” said Lisa Scott-Founds. “Winterfest 2020 is a reflection of our community’s heart and hope.”
Winterfest is developing new simulated experiences with a touch of tradition such as picking this year’s Jr. Captain with the Winterfest Foundation, a Coloring Competition, Cookies with Santa, Video Greetings, Flashbacks of Fan Favorite Entries, and Celebrity Grand marshals along with a few local sightings of the Parade’s beloved mascot “Skippy” and Santa’s Elves. Winterfest’s annual online auction promises to be one of the largest holiday shopping experiences with over 250 items from jewelry, travel, dinners, and more.
For more information as Winterfest builds with partner opportunities focusing on this year’s television special and the 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2021, contact the office at 954-767-0686 or info@winterfestparade.com.
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About Winterfest, Inc.
Winterfest is a Florida not-for-profit organization based in Broward County that produces a variety of events including the free public event known as the Winterfest Boat Parade – “The World’s Most Watched Boat Parade.” On a typical year, spectators view the Parade along the 12-mile route with millions more via television and the internet bringing National and International recognition to South Florida. Winterfest also hosts annual events to enhance the community’s image and provide unique, wholesome family entertainment. For more information on Winterfest, please contact the office at (954) 767-0686 or website: www.winterfestparade.com.
Susan Renneisen, 2019-2021 Chairman of the Winterfest® Board,
welcomes new Board Members via Zoom Meeting
VIA ZOOM, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – May 18, 2020 – Winterfest®, Inc. recently hosted the installation of their new 2020-2021 board members via a Zoom Meeting. The installation and welcome of the board and advisory members was followed by an announcement from Winterfest® Chair, Susan Renneisen, Vice President of Community Affairs and Special Events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and Chairman-Elect Mark Swenson, Senior Vice President-Wealth Management at UBS Financial Services, Inc. – The Garvin Financial Team, naming parade participant and board member Britt Lanier, Franchise Owner, Two Men and a Truck, as 2021 Boat Parade Chair.
“I am pleased to announce our 2020-2021 board members, who collectively represent the top leaders and talent from within our business community. This year presents a unique opportunity for us and through the collaborative efforts of our board and business partners we will produce a parade that will lift spirits and bring an element of joy to our South Florida families and beyond,” said Susan Renneisen, Vice President of Community Affairs and Special Events, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and Winterfest® Chair.
“The 2020-2021 Winterfest® Board has a fresh new direction,” said Lisa Scott-Founds, Winterfest® President & CEO. “It is exciting to develop a celebration at the end of the year that our community will be looking forward to seeing in a variety of ways. We are always striving to bring the best and safest event to this area.”
The Winterfest® board of directors is composed of 50 community leaders who are ambassadors for this signature South Florida event.
New Board Members:
New Advisory Members:
To view the board/advisory members: https://winterfestparade.com/new-board-and-advisory-page
For more information, photos of new board/advisory members and a complete list of Winterfest® Board and Advisory Members, visit winterfestparade.com or call 954-767-0686.
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About Winterfest, Inc.
Winterfest is a Florida not-for-profit organization based in Broward County that produces a variety of events including the free public event known as the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade – “The World’s Most Watched Boat Parade.” Approximately one million spectators view the Parade on the 12-mile route along with millions more via television and the internet bringing National and International recognition to South Florida. Winterfest also hosts annual events to enhance the community’s image and provide unique, wholesome family entertainment. For more information on Winterfest, please contact the office at (954) 767-0686 or their website: www.winterfestparade.com.
About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship casino resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. This world-renowned entertainment, gaming and hospitality destination unveiled a $1.5 billion expansion on Oct. 24, 2019. New offerings include 638 upscale guestrooms in the first-ever Guitar Hotel, 168 luxury guestrooms and unique swim-up suites in the adjacent Oasis Tower at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, and 465 newly redesigned guestrooms in Hard Rock Hotel for a combined room count of 1,271 throughout the resort. Additional amenities include the lush, “Bora Bora” style lagoon with private cabanas and butler service; a 42,000 square-foot Rock Spa® & Salon; a 13.5-acre recreational water experience for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding; 19 dining outlets and 20 bars and lounges; an expansive gaming floor with 3,100 slots, 195 table games and a 45-table poker room; 120,000 square feet of premier meeting and convention space including a 38,000 square-foot, carpeted exhibition hall; and The Shoppes at The Guitar Hotel, a 26,000 square-foot retail promenade. The highly anticipated Hard Rock Live entertainment venue with a 7,000-person capacity, will showcase A-list entertainers, comedy acts, Broadway performances, sporting events and live broadcast productions. The integrated resort is located on 87 acres of the Hollywood SeminoleReservation along State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441), and is 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Miami and Miami International Airport. For more information, visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com, call 800-937-0010 or follow us: Facebook: SeminoleHardRockHollywood, Twitter: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly
Fill out the form to receive an invitation to the next ZOOM Gathering for Boaters and Winterfest Friends.
Please consider supporting the restaurants that have hosted Winterfest Happy Hours, such as:
Check out their specials on social media such as $5 Burger Tuesdays
Daily specials such as Family Meal Deals starting at $35.99.
$9 Margarita Pizza
Don’t have Zoom? Please see instructions to download below:
Zoom SignIn for your Computer: https://zoom.us/signin
Download the Zoom Cloud Meetings App on Your Smartphone
Search “Zoom Cloud Meetings” in your app store.
How to Download the Zoom App on Your Computer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAa3MADuvsg
I first wanted to start by saying I hope everyone is staying safe, hunkering down, and keeping a positive attitude during this extraordinary start to 2020. This virus has impacted and disrupted everyone’s way of life one way or another, and we all look forward to putting this behind us in the near future.
As many of you know, Winterfest is much more than a single day event. The overall experience of participating in the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade opens you up to some of the nicest, most entertaining, people we have here in South Florida. From the events leading up to the Parade in December, to the ongoing Winterfest happy hours, the parade experience for everyone is second to none.
Currently, we have had to postpone a few of our events and in-person meetings for April and May. We will continue to assess the situation for June and July. However, the Winterfest staff and volunteers are doing everything we can to continually enhance the Winterfest experience for everyone…albeit in remote fashion from our kitchen tables! We are updating our website with new content, reformatting it to make it easier for boaters to find information such as decorating ideas for this year’s theme (Masquerade on Parade…Dance and Song All Night Long), updating the Parade Manual, starting the permit process with City officials, and preparing our happy hours and events that lead up to our December 12th spectacle.
I have been impressed to see all the various acts of kindness during this period, and have no doubt our community will be stronger than ever and will rally around our annual South Florida tradition…the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade! This year’s event will be extra special given what everyone has gone through, and continuing to go through, here in South Florida. I appreciate more than ever the comradery of our Parade and the way it brings us all together. In the meantime please stay safe, stay at home, wash your hands, and practice social distancing. The Winterfest staff values your support and encourages you to reach out during this time with any questions, ideas, and/or social media links to share with our Winterfest followers. We are only a phone call, zoom meeting, or email away and we would love to hear from you!
I look forward to connecting with everyone again very soon!
Regards,
Mark Swenson
Boat Parade Chairman
The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
SAVE THE DATE
Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade December 12, 2020
As our communities in Broward County and around the world follow the recommendations to postpone group events, Winterfest, Inc. would like to minimize any conflicts when choosing rescheduled event dates. That said, we encourage local community leaders and organizers to collaborate and share their proposed calendars.
Let’s work together to help those who have had to postpone or cancel their events transition into this community’s social calendar with minimal event date conflicts. It is for this reason that Winterfest event dates are on our website and social media and it is our hope that all organizers would share their proposed dates early to help with rescheduling.
We will get past this, and once these safety measures are lifted, please post your event details on social media and ask Winterfest to share.
Our hearts go out to our entire community, to all the businesses, organizations and individuals impacted. We are in this together as a community, making hard choices while being ready to quickly bounce back into the social scene that makes South Florida such a wonderful place to live, work and play.
The Winterfest White Party
Friday, November 6, 2020
Family Fun Day
Sunday, November 22, 2020
Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Black Tie Ball
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Grand Marshal Reception
Friday, December 11, 2020
The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
‘Masquerade on Parade’ Dance and Song – All Night Long
Saturday, December 12, 2020
Lisa Scott-Founds
President & CEO of Winterfest, Inc.
A reflection of the artist’s past and a nod to the future
Happy Birthday Charles Fazzino! On your birthday (12/26) we take a moment to reflect on your creativity for the Parade’s 45th Anniversary, Fort Lauderdale’s Centennial and look forward to seeing your creativity for Winterfest’s 50th Anniversary in 2021.
You can see the parade two ways, on the web and on television.
Visit Eye on South Florida (this link will take you directly to their website).
International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA)
Announces 2019 Pinnacle
Award Winners
Boise, Idaho- The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) paid tribute to the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade – produced by Winterfest, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on September 25, 2019 at the IFEA’s 64th Annual Convention, Expo & Retreat presented by Haas & Wilkerson Insurance in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S.A. where they were presented with twelve awards in the prestigious IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards competition. Awards were won in the following categories:
· BRONZE PINNACLE WINNER- BEST COVER DESIGN
· BRONZE PINNACLE WINNER – BEST MISCELLANEOUS ON-SITE DECOR
· BRONZE PINNACLE WINNER- BEST FULL-LENGTH TV PROGRAM (NATIONAL PROMOTION/SYNDICATION)
· BRONZE PINNACLE WINNER- BEST EVENT INVITATION
· BRONZE PINNACLE WINNER- BEST PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE
· BRONZE PINNACLE WINNER- BEST DIGITAL/SOCIAL AD SERIES
· BRONZE PINNACLE WINNER- BEST EVENT VIDEO PROMOTION
· SILVER PINNACLE WINNER- BEST EVENT INVITATION
· SILVER PINNACLE WINNER- BEST GIVEAWAY ITEM
· SILVER PINNACLE WINNER- BEST FESTIVAL/EVENT MOBILE APPLICATION
· GOLD PINNACLE WINNER – BEST SPONSOR GIFT
· GOLD PINNACLE WINNER- BEST OTHER MERCHANDISE
Sponsored by industry leader Haas & Wilkerson Insurance, the professional competition draws entries from some of the world’s top festivals and events. Winning entries came from organizations as diverse as the Dublin Irish Festival in Dublin, OH; the OC Fair in Costa Mesa, CA; the Des Moines Arts Festival, Des Moines, IA; the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC; the City of West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, FL; the Kentucky Derby Festival in Louisville, KY; the Pasadena Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, CA; the City of McAllen in McAllen, TX; the Macon, Georgia’s International Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon, GA; The Parade Company in Detroit, MI; the Philadelphia Flower Show, Philadelphia, PA; High Point University in High Point, NC; and Canada Day at Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
International winners included such diverse event organizations as RedFilo Events, Abu Dhabi, UAE; Destination NSW, Sydney, Australia; Cuckoo Events, Dublin, Ireland; Festival Lent, Maribor, Slovenia; Geumsan Insam Festival in Gangeneung-si, South Korea; and the Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival, Songpa-gu, South Korea.
Awards were handed out in 69 different categories in total including Best TV Promotion; Social Media Site; Commemorative Poster; Sponsorship Program; Parade; Educational Program, Accessibility Program; Children’s Program; Social Media Campaign; Merchandising Program in addition to the highest award given by the IFEA in recognition of those Festivals and Events who have a balance of all the elements necessary to ensure a successful event – the Grand Pinnacle.
“We would like to congratulate all of our Pinnacle winners for their outstanding entries into this year’s competition,” said IFEA President & CEO, Steven Wood Schmader, CFEE. “The IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Competition recognizes the outstanding accomplishments and top quality creative, promotional, operational and community outreach programs and materials produced by festivals and events around the world. Striving for the highest degree of excellence in festival and event promotions and operations in every budget level and every corner of the globe, this competition has not only raised the standards and quality of the festivals and events industry to new levels, but also shows how event producers can use innovation and creativity to achieve a higher level of success.”
Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) is The Premier Association Supporting and Enabling Festival & Event Professionals Worldwide. In partnership with global affiliates under the umbrellas of IFEA Africa, IFEA Asia, IFEA Australia, IFEA Europe, IFEA Latin America, IFEA Middle East (MENASA), and IFEA North America, the organization’s common vision is for “A Globally United Industry that Touches Lives in a Positive Way through Celebration.” The Association offers the most complete source of ideas, resources, information, education and networking for festival and event professionals worldwide.
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About Winterfest, Inc.
Winterfest is a Florida not-for-profit organization based in Broward County that produces a variety of events including the free public event known as the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade – “The World’s Most Watched Boat Parade.” Approximately one million spectators view the Parade on the 12-mile route along with millions more via television and the internet bringing National and International recognition to South Florida. Winterfest also hosts annual events to enhance the community’s image and provide unique, wholesome family entertainment. For more information on Winterfest, please contact the office at (954) 767-0686 or their website: www.winterfestparade.com.
About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship casino resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. It isa world-renowned entertainment, gaming and hospitality destination that features a AAA Four Diamond-rated, 465 room luxury hotel; expansive gaming offerings including first-in-class slots, high-stakes table games and South Florida’s premier poker room; spa and fitness center; award-winning dining and nightlife; and the popular Hard Rock Event Center which hosts celebrity performances, comedy acts and sporting events. A $1.5 billion expansion slated to open October, 2019, will bring 638 new, luxury guestrooms to the first-ever, guitar-shaped Guitar Hotel and 168 upscale guest accommodations, including unique swim-up suites, in the adjacent Oasis Tower at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Upon completion, the property will have a combined total of 1,271 rooms. The project will also unveil a lush, “Bora Bora” style lagoon with private cabanas and butler service; a 42,000 square-foot Rock Spa®; a 13.5 acre recreational water experience for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding; 19 dining outlets and 20 bars and lounges; an expansive gaming floor housing 3,100 slots, 193 table games and a 45-table poker room; 120,000 square feet of premier meeting and convention space including a 38,000 square-foot, carpeted exhibition hall; and a 26,000 square-foot retail promenade. The highly anticipated Hard Rock Live entertainment venue with a 7,000 person capacity, will showcase A-list entertainers, comedy acts, Broadway performances, sporting events and live broadcast productions. The integrated resort is located on 87 acres of the Hollywood SeminoleReservation along State Road 7, (U.S. Highway 441), and is 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Miami and Miami International Airport. For more information, visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com, call 800-937-0010 or follow us: Facebook: SeminoleHardRockHollywood, Twitter: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly