October Happy Hour

The 2024 Winterfest October Happy Hour has entered the history books!

Coming in 2025, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of the next Winterfest October Happy Hour.
We’ll see you then!

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Bokampers

October 23
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
3115 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

WE LOVE OUR WINTERFEST and BOATING COMMUNITY  

Please join your friends at Winterfest for fun, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, and happy hour prices. Boaters registered for the Parade (as an entry or control boat) will be automatically entered to win additional prizes.

Family Fun Day

The Incredibly Successful 2024 Family Fun Day is in the history books.

Please come back in 2025 for details on our next Family Fun Day.

Until then, please enjoy a look at all of the fun that was the 2024 Winterfest Boat Parade Family Fun Day!

Sunday, November 24th, 2024

FREE EVENT

2024 Winterfest Family Fun Day Free Event poster

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. 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

SPONSOR: SOS Conservation Village, iHeart Radio, Ave Maria, South Florida Ford,

List of Event Highlights and booths:

  • Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Teddy Bear Clinic
  • FREE Ice Cream sampling by Publix
  • Fifth Third Nascar
  • Stoked on Salt Ocean Conservation Village
  • Experience Catabella Express Train, Polar Express
  • Entertainment provided by School of Rock
  • Broward College Snow Mountain
  • Sampling by Raising Cane’s
  • Pet Rescue Row and Puppy Kissing Booth
  • Chevron toy cars giveaway
  • Free boat rides courtesy of Water Taxi
  • Give-a-ways and Activities with South Florida Ford, Fiorucci Foods, Ave Maria, Museum of Discovery & Science, Flamingo Gardens, South Florida Ford, Veterinary Emergency Group, Freedom Waters Foundation and SO MUCH MORE!
  • Additional entertainment by the Hip Hop Kidz, Sout Florida Cloggers and Florida Children’s Theatre.
  • BONUS: the Museum of Discovery & Science will open for FREE after this event (Free Admission from 3-5 P.M.)

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 2024, contact us today to be a sponsor at 954-767-0686

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Become a 2024 Sponsor

  • Sponsors receive Tickets to Winterfest Events – the Winterfest White Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
  • 10×10 Booth prominently displayed
  • Logo inclusion in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including Family Fun Day Flyer and Social Media
  • Other media opportunities

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.

Winterfest Appreciation Party

The 2023 Winterfest Appreciation Party has entered the history books!

Coming in 2024, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of our next Winterfest Appreciation Party.
We’ll see you then!

Winterfest Appreciation Party

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Appreciation Party

March 6, 2024 5:00 – 7:00 PM

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Piazza Italia

904 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

ATTENTION: PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

The Parade may have been cancelled but we are planning on celebrating our sponsors and supporters.

This celebratory event honors the people who play a huge role in the success of Winterfest® – our volunteers!

Nibbles – Cocktails – Raffles – Fun – Friendship – More

Carolyn McLaughlin Spirit of Volunteerism Award winner is announced during the event.

2023 Winterfest Appreciation Party date: March 6, 2024

If you would like to be a volunteer – contact the Winterfest office.

Skippers’ Meeting

WINTERFEST SKIPPERS’ MEETINGBoat Owners Warehouse, FJ Propeller and Chevron

Coral Ridge Yacht Club
2800 Yacht Club Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

December 10, 2024, 6 – 8 PM

Winterfest Skippers’ Meeting is a mandatory meeting for all Boat Parade participants. Hosted by Coral Ridge Yacht Club, captains will receive line-up information and rules and regulations for the parade. Goodie bags featuring great items from our sponsors and raffle items are for Parade participants. CAPTAINS ONLY.

ALL BOATERS REGISTERED FOR THE PARADE WILL RECEIVE A RAFFLE TICKET FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A $1000 GLOBALFIX EPIRB from ACR Electronics.

Captains will receive:

  • Chevron Gas Cards
  • Parade-themed burger by Carlos Solano
  • Parade Boat number by Image360 Lauderhill

Want to promote your company to boaters? Donation items/gift certificates to the boaters – contact Winterfest for details.

ADDITIONAL PARTNERS: Image360, Marine Industries of South Florida, and ACR Electric.

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Coral Ridge Yacht Club Logo
Image 360 Fort Lauderdale logo

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 promotion plans when requesting credentials.

The Winterfest Launch Party

The 2024 Winterfest Launch Party has entered the history books!

Coming in 2025, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of the next Winterfest Launch Party.
We’ll see you then!

Photos are on our Facebook page.
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As a Winterfest partner, you will receive tickets to South Florida’s preview of the holiday season featuring Winterfest updates, amazing bites, sips and entertainment at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 7-10pm, and will feature delights from top-area restaurants throughout Broward County.

NO TICKETS ARE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC – SPONSORSHIP IS YOUR TICKET IN!

2024 HIGHLIGHTS
  • The event’s theme “Golden Glitter of the Sun” in reflective celebration of  this year’s Parade theme “From Seagrass to Sawgrass: Waves of Holiday Cheer.” This year’s Parade celebrates 53 years as a signature Holiday Tradition in South Florida.
  • Special Performance by Dance-Pop Singer  Cynthia Torres courtesy of Ocean Manor Beach Resort and Liquid Waste Recovery.
  • Appearance by the Winterfest Poster Artist – Carlos Solano and the unveiling of the original artwork of this year’s poster.
  • Water Taxi Photo Booth
  • Carroll’s Jewelers Bling
  • Check out what you missed last year – WSVN Channel 7’s coverage (additional event links on winterfestparade.com/videos)

2024 Launch Party Special Appearances - Poster unveiling by artist Carlos Solano, Dance-Pop singer Cynthia Torres, DJ Kris Prime and MC for the night Y100 Drew

Did you receive an invitation but don’t know what to wear? Click on this LookBook link.

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Cleveland Clinic logo
3030 Ocean Logo
Billy's Stone Crab Restaurant & Fisheries logo
Mimi's Ravioli logo
Eddie V's logo
Sea Level logo
LaCroix Logo
Republic National Distributing Company logo
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Ocean Manor Beach Resort logo
Sixth Star Logo
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King Security logo
Carroll's Jewelers logo
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2023 PARTNERS
  • TITLE SPONSOR: Gray Robinson
  • FEATURED RESTAURANT: Casa Calabria Restaurant
  • PICTURED PERFECT PARTNER: Cleveland Clinic
  • BEVERAGES: Republic National Distributing Company, Stella Artois, La Croix
  • RESTAURANTS: 3030 Ocean, Sea Level, Billy’s Stone Crab, Fiorucci, Dune by Laurant Tourondel, Truluck’s, Eddie V’s, Mimi’s Ravioli

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.

Captain’s Cup

The 2024 Captain’s Cup is Cancelled!

Coming in 2024, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of our next Captain’s Cup.
We’ll see you then!

Winterfest celebrates parade participants and partners that make the year magical.

This wrap-up party recognizes parade entries, corporate sponsors, the board of directors, and Winterfest supporters. The Awards Dinner is decorated to the Parade’s theme with entertainment to compliment.

One lucky boater will win the People’s Choice Award.  By voting – you are saying thank you to those that went the extra mile to become a winner! Voters have the opportunity to win airline tickets (see rules).

Live entertainment, cocktails, full-course dinner, and more!

EVERY PARADE ENTRY receives two (2) complimentary tickets to the event. Two (2) additional tickets can be purchased for $35 per person. Additional tickets will be available for a different price. To see photos from last year’s event – please like our Facebook page and view photos from previous entries!

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