Winterfest Flashback to 2008

“Rockin’ the Night Aweigh”

In 2008, “Rockin’ the Night Aweigh” theme saw the parade continue the staging area on the New River with the Judging Area at the Stranahan House. This traditional holiday event, scheduled December 13th, hosted pop diva Jules Burt as the poster artist, Grand Marshal Jim Belushi and Parade Commodore Jim Dunn.

The 3rd Annual Winterfest White Party featured delicacies by e-brands (Timpano’s and Samba Room) at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach.

2008 also noted the addition of a concert element to the Winterfest Celebration with the Grand Marshal performing the night before the parade with his band Sacred Heart band.

Parade Theme: “Rockin’ the Night Aweigh”

THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST

Grand Marshal: Jim Belushi

Commodore: Jim Dunn – JM Lexus

Poster Artist: Jules Burt

Parade Ornament:

Boat Parade Chairman: John Haley

Ball Chairs: Susan Renneisen and Arlette Spaniak

Shoreline Chair: Rosalie Wheatley

Grandstand Chairman: Paul Kahn

Control Boat Chair: Shawn McNulty and Jim McKinley

Ham Operator Chair: Robin Terrill

Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Gigi Abels

Chairman of the Board: Gary Correll

President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Winterfest Flashback to 2007

“Magical Movie Moments”

In 2007, “Magical Movie Moments” theme brings Winterfest into a “New Beginning” with the parade’s staging area moving to Downtown Fort Lauderdale on the New River. For the first time in the parade’s history, parade participants are docked during staging along the New River instead of floating in position in Port Everglades.

After navigating the New River the Winterfest Boat Parade resumes its original route as it rejoins the Intracoastal Waterway and continues north to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. This expansion of the Parade opened the doors to Winterfest events expanding into the downtown area. The parade also added a new dimension with many of its events streamed live on the internet.

Watercolor artist Pat Anderson creates a poster to mark this historic event along with a colorful map of the new route and a commemorative ornament.

The 2^nd Annual Winterfest White Party finds a cultural home at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale featuring the Radio City Rockettes.

Parade Theme: “Magical Movie Moments” –December 17th

THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST

Grand Marshal: Lorraine Bracco

Honored at Black Tie Ball: Marge (Belle of the Ball) and Max Osceola, Jr.

Poster and Ornament Artist: Pat Anderson

Boat Parade Co-Chairs: Ryan Campbell and John Haley

Ball Chair: Susan Renneisen

Shoreline Chair: Rosalie Wheatley

Grandstand Chairman: Paul Kahn

Control Boat Chair: Lee Bell

Ham Operator Chair: Robin Terrill

Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Skip Margerum

Chairman of the Board: Gary Correll

President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds

Winterfest Flashback to 2006

“Taste of Paradise”

In 2006, Winterfest added a new event, “Taste of Paradise”, to the Celebration’s calendar. Along with poster artist Charles Fazzino, Winterfest worked with ArtServe and another national artist, Jules Burt, during the two-day art show at Seminole Paradise.

Parade Theme: “Broadway on the Waterway” – 35 years of Holiday Magic – December 16th

THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST

Grand Marshal: Frankie Valli

Commodore and Poster Artist: 3-D artist Charles Fazzino

Belle of the Ball: Nancy Daly

Ornament Artist: Pat Anderson

Boat Parade Chairman: Ryan Campbell

Ball Chairs: Lori Macala and Susan Renneisen

Shoreline Chair: Rosalie Wheatley

Grandstand Chairman: Paul Kahn

Control Boat Chair: Lee Bell

Ham Operator Chair: Robin Terrill

Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Linda Blair

Chairman of the Board: Rob Kornahrens

President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Winterfest gets a new leader: Lisa Scott-Founds. A Florida native and avid swimmer, Lisa grew up on the water, so it’s only natural that she would be attracted to the boat parade. Volunteering on the marketing committee at Winterfest since 1987 and working as the Executive Director since 1996, Lisa has been instrumental in making Winterfest “The Best Show on H2O.” Her vibrant personality and ability to bring the community together quickly has made her the face of Winterfest.

New Events – Winterfest White Party and The Fine Art of Jazz