Winterfest introduces mascot Skip Ahoy
Timeline
2006
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
Grand Marshal: Frankie Valli
Jersey Boy and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Frankie Valli serves as Grand Marshal 2006.
First Winterfest White Party
2006 marks the First Winterfest White (Launch) Party
Winterfest Welcomes New President/CEO
Starting as a volunteer in 1987, previous Executive Director Lisa Scott-Founds takes over the helm of Winterfest as President/CEO.
2005
Winterfest Flashback to 2005
“Jewel of the Nile”
In 2005, “Jewel of the Nile” is the theme of the parade. Winterfest reached new heights as it partnered up with the internationally famous King Tut and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs (a National Geographic Exhibition) at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art.
Parade Theme: “Jewel of the Nile” (same for Ball) – December 17th
THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST
Grand Marshal: Randy Jackson (American Idol)
Commodore and Poster Artist: Carey Chen
Ornament Artist: Pat Anderson
Belle of the Ball: Queen and Pharaoh – Anne Marie and Jim Dunn (JR Dunn Jewelers)
Boat Parade Chairman: Ryan Campbell
Ball Chairs: Lois Schmatz and Lee Sheffield
Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Robin Terrill
Shoreline Chair: Rosalie Wheatley
President / Chairman of the Board: Rob Kornahrens
Executive Director: Lisa Scott-Founds
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Float Like An Egyptian
Winterfest partners with the internationally famous King Tut and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs (a National Geographic Exhibition) at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art
Poster Artist: Cary Chen
Artist Cary Chen returns in his second consecutive year designing our Parade Poster
Grand Marshal: Randy Jackson
American Idol’s Randy Jackson serves as Winterfest’s Grand Marshal in 2005
2004
Winterfest Flashback to 2004
“Rock’n Roll FantaSea”
THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST
Grand Marshal: Shaquille O’Neal – Miami Heat
Commodore: Carey Chen
Belle of the Ball: Cindy Rodriquez
Poster Artist: Carey Chen
Ornament Artist: Pat Anderson
Boat Parade Chairman: Ryan Campbell
Ball Chairs: Lois Schmatz and Lee Sheffield
Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Pat Hinde
Shoreline Chair: Rosalie Wheatley
President/Chairman of the Board: Nancy Daly
Executive Director: Lisa Scott-Founds
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Parade Theme: “Rock’n Roll FantaSea”
New Title Sponsor – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Parade’s official new name: Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
May 2004 – Parade listed as Reader’s Digest “100 Best”.
On January 30th, 2004, Winterfest sanctioned the Inaugural Gala aboard the Queen Mary 2 benefiting the Miami City Ballet and New World Symphony. This event raised over 1.5 million dollars for the two charities and promoted Fort Lauderdale internationally as the winter sanctuary of this majestic ocean liner.
