Designed by artist Pat Anderson, the Winterfest Collectible Ornaments have become a yearly tradition and keepsake. Celebrating our 30th anniversary, the 2001 ornament is the first. You can get yours here.
Timeline
Golf Tournament Returns
Winterfest brings back the Golf Tournament to the list of events.
30 years at the Holiday Helm
And the Parade has a new name: Cingular Wireless Winterfest Boat Parade presented by Nokia
2000
Winterfest Flashback to 2000
“The World on Water”
Parade Theme: “The World on Water” – December 12th
THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST
Grand Marshals: TRIO- Laurie Hibberd (CBS Reporter), Michael Gelman (producer Live with Regis) and Jose Solano (Baywatch)
Commodore: Geoffrey Bodine – Nascar Driver
Belle of the Ball: Connie Francis– actress
Poster Artist: David Bass
Boat Parade Chairman: Michael Long
Ball Chair: Roxanne Shriver
Shoreline Chair: Rosalie Wheatley
President/Chairman of the Board: Stacey Hallberg
Executive Director: Lisa Scott-Founds
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
A record 850,000 spectators. The parade encouraged the 100 entries to showcase cultural heritage and honor our community as a melting pot of all nationalities.
Theodore Tugboat enters the parade – based on the cartoon.
Trio of Grand Marshals
For the new century, a new trio of Grand Marshals: Laurie Hibberd (CBS Reporter), Michael Gelman (producer Live with Regis) and Jose Solano (Baywatch).
1999
Winterfest Flashback to 1999
“The Last Sail of the Century”
Parade Theme: “The Last Sail of the Century”
THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST
Grand Marshal: Julio Iglesias, Jr.
Commodore: Howard Schnellenberger (2nd Commodore of the Event)
Belle of the Ball: Ginny Miller
Poster Artist:
Boat Parade Chairman: Bill Ash
Ball Chair: Angela Mastrofrancesco
Shoreline Chair: Rosalie Wheatley
President/Chairman of the Board: Stacey Hallberg
Executive Director: Lisa Scott-Founds
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Named the 20th Best Parade in the World by The International Festival and Events Association.
Grand Marshal: Julio Iglesias, Jr.
Model, TV Star and Epic Recording Artist Julio Iglesias, Jr. takes the helm of the last Boat Parade of the century as Grand Marshal.
Named the 20th Best Parade in the World
By The International Festival and Events Association.
1998
Winterfest Flashback to 1998
“Holiday Theater of the Sea”
Parade Theme: “Holiday Theater of the Sea” – December 12
THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST
Grand Marshal: Actress and Singer Ann Jillian
First Official Commodore: Guy Harvey
Belle of the Ball: Linda Gill (2nd annual bell of the ball)
Poster Artist: Guy Harvey
Boat Parade Chairman: Bill Ash
Ball Chair: Angela Mastrofrancesco
Shoreline Chairman:
President/Chairman of the Board: John Forsyth
Executive Director: Lisa Scott
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
1998 sees the First Family Fun Day. Created to provide free fun in the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County community, featuring a variety of activities geared for the entire family, Family Fun Day has boasted in excess of 7,000 guests consistently since its inception.
The Black Tie Ball hit an all time attendance record and featured the music of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Lovin’ Spoonful.
Over 94 parade entries with national corporate partners entertain 800,000 parade enthusiasts.
Grand Marshal: Ann Jillian
Three-time Emmy nominated and Golden Globe winning actress and singer Ann Jillian is the Grand Marshal for 1998.