In 2015, USA Today 10Best readers recognized Winterfest as one of the Top 10 Best Holiday Festivals.
Timeline
2014
Winterfest Flashback to 2014
“TV’s Greatest Hits”
2014 transformed the waterway into television waves with the theme “TV’s Greatest Hits.” Iconic show images from your favorite decades adorned showboats sponsored by South Florida Ford, FPL and JM Lexus.
Celebrity David Cassidy waved to the crowds aboard the Partridge Family showboat.
The soul of Broadway’s Motown had guests dancing at the Winterfest Black Tie Ball to the sounds of the Billboard charts as guests danced the night away at Hard Rock Live.
Grand Marshal Flo Rida sang throughout the 12 miles of the Parade Route.
THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST
Grand Marshal: Flo Rida
Celebrity: David Cassidy
Commodore: Rob Kornahrens
Jr. Captain of the Parade: Alex Casamento (Arthritis Foundation)
Belle of the Ball: Diana Reed
Poster Artist: Nadine Floyd
Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson
Boat Parade Chairman: John Haley
Ball Chairs: Susan Renneisen & Lori Perlman
Shoreline / Student Art Chair: Rosalie Wheatley
Grandstand Chairman: David Greenberger
Control Boat Chairs: Jim Zimmerman
Ham Operator Chair: Robin Terrill
Dock Walker Chair: Mark Swenson
Parade Judges Chairman: David Mundy
VIP Area Chair: Lisa Duke
Volunteer Chair: Ginny Miller
Captain’s Cup Chair: Kelly Tortoriello
Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Paula Bolender
Chairman of the Board: Kenneth A. Ortner
President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds
2014 VIDEOS
Beacon TV interview with Winterfest President
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
2014 Press Releases (.doc, .pdf and link formats)
2014 Winterfest Souvenir Journal
2014 IFEA Pinnacle Award Winners
Press Release 2014 Jr. Captain
FFEA 2014-2015 Board of Directors Release
Winterfest Wins 1st and 3rd Place at FFEA Conference
Grand Marshal: Flo Rida
Florida native and People’s Choice Award Winner Flo Rida is the 2014 Grand Marshal.
Belle of the Ball: Diana Reed
Commodore: Rob Kornahrens
2013
Winterfest Flashback to 2013
“Passport to Paradise“
2013 brought an entry by Radio Disney Miami which hosted celebrity Caroline Sunshine from “Shake It Up.” JM Lexus powered the Grand Marshal Showboat and Moet & Chandon brought bubbles to the Black Tie Ball.
The parade’s theme “Passport to Paradise” created visions of destinations around the world while blending the tropical beauty of South Florida.
Grand Marshals were Ryan Hunter-Reay Indy champ and Fort Lauderdale native and comedian Tracy Morgan.
THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST
Grand Marshals: Tracy Morgan and Ryan Hunter-Reay
Celebrity: Caroline Sunshine – Disney’s “Shake It Up”
Commodore: Gary Correll – Publix Super Markets
Jr. Captain of the Parade: Lauren Bendesky – “A Prom to Remember”
Belle of the Ball: Stacy Copeland – Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors
Poster Artist and Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson
Boat Parade Chairman: John Haley
Ball Chairs: Susan Renneisen & Lori Perlman
Shoreline / Student Art Chair: Rosalie Wheatley
Grandstand Chairman: David Greenberger
Control Boat Chairs: Jim Zimmerman
Ham Operator Chair: Robin Terrill
Dock Walker Chair: Mark Swenson
Parade Judges Chairman: David Mundy
VIP Area: Lisa Duke
Captain’s Cup (formerly Winner’s Circle) Chairman: Stacy Copeland
Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: John Muir
Chairman of the Board: Kenneth A. Ortner
President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds
2013 VIDEOS
All videos produced by WSVN Channel 7 unless otherwise noted.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Winterfest Wins at FFEA Convention
2013 Press Releases (.doc and .pdf format)
YP and Winterfest Student Art Winners
Winner’s Circle Awards Winners February 25, 2013 to view the complete list of winners: http://bit.ly/ZCyCoV
Co-Grand Marshals: Tracy Morgan and Ryan Hunter-Reay
Fort Lauderdale native and comedian Tracy Morgan and Indy champ Ryan Hunter-Reay are Grand Marshals for 2013.
Belle of the Ball: Stacy Copeland
Commodore: Gary Correll
Poster Artist: Pat Anderson
In addition to designing Parade Posters, Pat Anderson creates the annual Winterfest Collectible Ornaments.