Model, TV Star and Epic Recording Artist Julio Iglesias, Jr. takes the helm of the last Boat Parade of the century as Grand Marshal.
Timeline
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.
Poster Artist: Guy Harvey
Marine wildlife artist and conservationist Guy Harvey designs the Winterfest Parade Poster for 1998
First Official Commodore of the Parade
Winterfest establishes a tradition, honoring Guy Harvey as our first official Commodore.
First Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day was created to provide free fun in the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County community featuring a variety of activities geared for the entire family. This event has boasted in excess of 7,000 guests consistently since its inception.
1997
Winterfest Flashback to 1997
“Hail the Decks with Bells and Holly“
Parade Theme: “Hail the Decks with Bells and Holly“
THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST
Grand Marshals: Dave Thomas (founder and CEO of Wendy’s) and Brandi Sherwood (Miss USA 1997)
Belle of the Ball: Ina Lee – First Belle of the Ball a special honor to highlight the parade’s new Title Sponsor, BellSouth. Belle of the Ball is an annual award presented at the Black Tie Ball to a member of the business community known for their commitment to volunteerism and public service.
Poster Artist: Greg Flinn
Boat Parade Chairman: Steve Casper
Ball Chair: Martha Forsyth – theme “Midnight in the Garden”
Shoreline Chairman:
President/Chairman of the Board: John Forsyth
Executive Director: Lisa Scott
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Officially called “The BellSouth Winterfest Boat Parade Presented by Nokia.”
The Winterfest Black Tie Ball featured Joey Dee and the Starliters at the Signature Grand on December 5.
Dawn Diehl returns.
Co-Grand Marshals: Dave Thomas & Brandi Sherwood
Dave Thomas, the founder and CEO of Wendy’s restaurants, and Brandi Sherwood, Miss USA 1997.
First Belle of the Ball
The first ever “Belle of the Ball,” an annual award presented at the Black Tie Ball to a member of the business community known for their commitment to volunteerism and public service, goes to Chair Emeritus Ina Lee.