Starting as a volunteer in 1987, previous Executive Director Lisa Scott-Founds takes over the helm of Winterfest as President/CEO.
Timeline
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.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Becomes Title Sponsor
The Parade name changes to the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
Grand Marshal: Shaquille O’Neal
Legendary basketball player Shaquille O’Neal joins two teams in 2004… The Miami Heat and Winterfest.
Poster Artist: Carey Chen
Renowned marine wildlife artist Carey Chen becomes the Winterfest Parade Poster artist for 2004
Winterfest on the Queen Mary 2
Winterfest hosted the Queen Mary 2 cruise ship’s inaugural gala benefiting the Miami City Ballet and New World Symphony