2012

First Posted on December 31, 2012November 8, 2024
Latest Update on November 8, 2024

Winterfest Flashback to 2012

“Musical Memories”

2012 welcomed back Southern Wine & Spirits to the Winterfest Celebration with the return Moet & Chandon as the sponsor of the Black-Tie Ball with a special performance of “Wicked” and a live auction item by JM Lexus, a 2013 ES350.

With the theme “Musical Memories”, the parade hosted, for the first time, a replica of an 1812 tall ship – The Lynx, giant reindeer from the Galleria Mall, the return of Biscayne Lady, Big 105.9 Paul & Young Ron – Anthony Coal Fired Pizza entry, Grand Marshal Showboat powered by Ford, and paddleboarders. The Baptist Health Santa Showboat returns with the Jolly ol’ Man and more.

Winterfest continues its charity initiative encouraging parade entries to promote a charity in the parade. The Parade went “National” with Inside Edition’s Deborah Norville as Grand Marshal showcasing the event on her television show.

THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST

Grand Marshal: Deborah Norville

Commodore: John Haley – Winterfest Boat Parade Chairman

Jr. Captain of the Parade: Sydney Lister – S.I.D.E.S.

Belle of the Ball: Lily Pardo – WSVN

Poster Artist: Susan Sommer-Luarca, Official Triple Crown Artist, Official Artist of the NFL, Official Olympic Artist, and Official Artist of the PGA.

2012 Poster Artist Susan Sommer-Luarca and Board Members

Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson

2012 Collectible Ornament - "Musical Memories"

Boat Parade Chairman: John Haley

Ball Chairs: Susan Renneisen and Kara Wolf

Shoreline Chair: Rosalie Wheatley

Grandstand Chairman: David Greenberger

Control Boat Chairs: Jim Zimmerman

Ham Operator Chair: Robin Terrill and Carol Sjursen

Dock Walker Chair: Mark Swenson

Parade Judges Chairman: David Mundy

VIP Area/Winner’s Circle Chairman: Stacy Copeland

Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Carol Sjursen

Chairman of the Board: Robert W. Leider

President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds

2012 VIDEOS

All videos produced by WSVN Channel 7 unless otherwise noted.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

In 2012 the parade hosted, for the first time, a replica of an 1812 tall ship – The Lynx

2012 Promotional Poster with Event Dates and Descriptions, Parade Poster and Sponsor Logos

2012 Press Releases (.doc format)

2012 Grand Marshal – Inside Edition’s Deborah Norville

2012 Commodore – John Haley

2012 – A Tall Ship in the Parade for the First Time (The Lynx presented by Advanced Roofing)

2012 Winterfest Jr. Parade Captain Announced

2012 – Culinary Contest – September 14th

2012 – 100 Days til Parade

2012 FFEA SUNsational Award – Winterfest WINS Gold, Silver and Bronze!

Grand Marshal: Deborah Norville

First Posted on December 8, 2012June 5, 2021
Latest Update on June 5, 2021

Inside Edition’s Deborah Norville joins Winterfest as Grand Marshal.

First Tall Ship

First Posted on December 8, 2012June 5, 2021
Latest Update on June 5, 2021

In 2012 the Winterfest parade hosted, for the first time, a replica of an 1812 tall ship – The Lynx

Commodore: John Haley

First Posted on December 1, 2012June 11, 2021
Latest Update on June 11, 2021

2011

First Posted on December 31, 2011September 28, 2022
Latest Update on September 28, 2022

Winterfest Flashback to 2011

“Rockin’ Boats and Holiday Floats”

2011 marked the 40^th Anniversary of the Winterfest Celebration with the return of the Lady Windridge (170 ft yacht) in the parade after a five-year hiatus. The Lady Windridge was the 40^th Anniversary Showboat hosted by Patriot National Insurance Group.

2011 Lady Windridge 40th Anniversary Showboat hosted by Patriot National Insurance Group — Lady Windridge 40th Anniversary Showboat hosted by Patriot National Insurance Group

The parade theme “Rockin Boats and Holiday Floats” hosted fire truck and airplane barges, giant reindeer from the Galleria Mall, Congressman Allen West aboard a Sea Cadet Entry, Big 105.9 Paul & Young Ron – Anthony Coal Fired Pizza Entry, BB&T Grand Marshal Showboat with Barry Gibb aboard the Nova Southeastern University Bow, paddleboarders and more. The Baptist Health Santa Showboat returned with the Jolly ol’ Man decked in 1,500 LED lights.

Winterfest continued its charity initiative encouraging parade entries to promote a charity in the parade.

THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST

Grand Marshal: Barry Gibb

Commodore: Greg ‘Moondog’ Mooney – The movie “The Cove”

Jr. Captain of the Parade: Martina Bello – James Jr. Fund

Honorary Captain: Cameron Ader – Shake a Leg Miami

Belle of the Ball: Connie Chaney

Poster and T-Shirt Artist: Marine-life Artist Guy Harvey

Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson

2011 Collectible Ornament - "Rockin' Boats and Holiday Floats"

Boat Parade Chairman: John Haley

Ball Chairs: Susan Renneisen and Kara Wolf

Shoreline Chair: Rosalie Wheatley

Grandstand Chairman: David Greenberger

Control Boat Chairs: Chase Camacho and Jim Zimmerman

Ham Operator Chair: Robin Terrill

Dock Walker Chair: Mark Swenson

Parade Judges Chairman: David Mundy

VIP Area/Winner’s Circle Chairman: Stacy Copeland

Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Ed Brazl / Student – Austen Read

Chairman of the Board: Robert W. Leider

President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Culinary students from The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale competed for tasty prizes awarded by Winterfest, Crisco and Perrier.

The winners of the contest were:

Spa Cuisine Winner – Stephen Denihan
Signature Cocktail Winner – Ashley Gardiner
Appetizer and Entrée Winner – Terry Garrish
Dessert Winner and OVERALL Champion – Jessica Hernandez

First place winners in each category were each awarded $500. The overall Best in Show winner received a once in a lifetime cooking experience with acclaimed Chef Michelle Bernstein and a pair of tickets aboard the Grand Marshal Showboat in the 40^th Annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade on December 10th. All First Place Winners presented their winning recipes at the Gray Robinson, P.A. Winterfest White Party presented by Crisco® at the Harbor Beach Marriott.

2011 Promotional Poster with Event Dates and Descriptions, Parade Poster and Sponsor Logos

40th Anniversary of the Winterfest Celebration

First Posted on December 10, 2011June 4, 2021
Latest Update on June 4, 2021

Setting sail in 1971, 2011 marks the 40th time Winterfest, the parade where “the floats really float”, has celebrated the holidays.

Grand Marshal: Barry Gibb

First Posted on December 10, 2011June 5, 2021
Latest Update on June 5, 2021

Multi-Grammy Award winning member of The Bee Gees, and Florida local, Barry Gibb brings the “Night Fever” to Winterfest as the Grand Marshal for 2011.

Poster Artist: Guy Harvey

First Posted on December 9, 2011May 6, 2021
Latest Update on May 6, 2021

Marine wildlife artist and conservationist Guy Harvey returns to design the Winterfest Parade Poster for 2011

Seven Seals Award

First Posted on November 30, 2011June 5, 2021
Latest Update on June 5, 2021

Winterfest is presented with the Seven Seals Award “for meritorious leadership and initiative in support of the men and women who serve America in the National Guard and Reserve.”

2010

First Posted on December 31, 2010September 28, 2022
Latest Update on September 28, 2022

Winterfest Flashback to 2010

“Dancing thru the Decades”

In 2010 – Winterfest kicked-off the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Centennial with “Dancing thru the Decades” on December 11, 2010.

The Winterfest White Party was hosted at the Harbor Beach Marriott, where Grand Marshal Brooke Burke was announced and the Winterfest Poster created by Pop artist Charles Fazzino was unveiled.

The Clydey Foundation honored Fort Lauderdale as the Centennial Showboat. Other parade entries included the Sky Limo Airplane Barge, Red Bull BMX Bikes, Big 105.9 Paul & Young Ron – Anthony Coal Fired Pizza Entry, underWAY/Smart for Life Grand Marshal Showboat as well as the Baptist Health Santa Showboat with the Jolly ol’ Man decked in 1,500 LED lights!

Other Parade highlights: Remember Joe Millsaps parade entry with the Wounded Warriors and Broward Navy Days as well as other parade entries which showcased their heartstrings by putting charity names on their boat.

Parade Theme: “Dancing thru the Decades” in celebration of the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Centennial