Links to the 2022 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Digital interviews and event highlights captured by EyeOnSouthFlorida. To see current and past videos: https://eyeonchannel.com/?s=winterfest
2022 INTERVIEWS during Winterfest Events:
Winterfest Events
Control Boat Meeting
2022 CONTROL BOATERS, PARADE SPOTTERS, and HAM OPERATORS ONLY at the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. Contact Winterfest on how to get involved and click here to download a .pdf of the 2022 Control Boat Application.
CONTROL BOATERS: Get a FRONT ROW seat to the 2022 parade while being the eyes and ears for the “Greatest Show on H2O!” All control boaters receive a goodie bag at the Control Boat Meeting with light and signs. AFTER THE PARADE, volunteers are invited to the Winterfest Volunteer Party! Join Today.
Santa At The Boat Show
Winterfest hosts Santa’s Vacations! This year, we are taking the “Jolly Ol’ Elf” to #FLIBS
You can find him with his Winterfest family in their “Holiday Corner” at the Convention Center! 
10/26 @ 12-3 PM
10/27 @ 12-3 PM
10/28 @ 12-3 PM
10/29 @ 12-3 PM
10/30 @ 1-4 PM
Times subject to change without notice – Santa will be taking breaks to feed his reindeer!
#WinterfestFL #SantaAtFLIBS #Santa #BoatParade #FLIBS2022
Shoreline
Celebrate with Winterfest! Let us know if you are hosting a Parade Viewing Party on Land! Tell us your location – house, condo, business, restaurant, or dock along the route – we want you to light up our ‘stage” for our waterway Parade!
This page will have decorating, contest and parade voting links information in the Fall. Please visit again in September for updates on the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade on December 10, 2022.
LOOKING TO DECORATE and ENTER OUR SHORELINE CONTEST?
• Be a Part of the Shoreline Extravaganza
• Opportunities for a Grand Marshal Shout-out of your Party during the Parade
• Sing along with the Karaoke Boat & see your Party on the screens
• Vote for your favorite decorated home/business and Parade entry for the chance to win prizes
Looking for Lights? Click here for a light catalog by Christmas Decor Southeast.
Looking for a decorator for your home or business? Visit http://xmasdecorfla.com.
Savor the Winterfest Season Party
The 2022 Savor The Winterfest Season Party has entered the history books!
Coming in 2023, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of our next Savor The Winterfest Season Party.
We’ll see you then!
SAVOR the WINTERFEST SEASON PARTY
Roaring 20s / Great Gatsby inspired
Celebration of 20 years of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Winterfest together!
The Ultimate Mansion Party – Savor Style
The party will host a spectrum of entertainment, fashion, and fabulous-themed cuisine.
LIMITED Valet parking / Uber is recommended
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL US AT 954-241-7938 or EMAIL US.
Live Entertainment
Attire: Roaring 20s Chic
Looking for a fun look?
Visit Crazy about Costumes in Fort Lauderdale
SPONSORSHIPS
Host: Steven Savor’s Villa de Palma
Liquor: Republic National Distributing Company
OPEN SPONSORSHIPS
Title Sponsor:
Entertainment: $10,000
Cuisine:
Valet: $5,000
Décor Sponsor: $5,000
Photography Sponsor: $3,000
Grand Marshal Reception
The 2022 Grand Marshal Reception has entered the history books!
Coming in 2023, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of the next Winterfest Grand Marshal Reception.
We’ll see you then!
The 2022 Grand Marshal Experience presented by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center | University of Miami will be hosted at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. This Winterfest Celebration welcoming our Grand Marshal includes dignitaries and celebrities who join us at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to celebrate, Winterfest style.
RECEPTION BY INVITATION ONLY.
Say “Bye Bye Bye” to just one and plan on being more than “Satisfied” with three Florida – based Grand Marshals for Winterfest 2022 – Taylor Dayne, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick.
Many local VIPs, dignitaries, and sponsors will be on hand to welcome this year’s celebrity Co-Grand Marshals. Fort Lauderdale’s Mayor, Dean Trantalis, will give the Co-Grand Marshals a key to our beautiful city and Riverwalk, Inc. will present a brick in his/her name(s) for the Riverwalk Celebrity Walk of Fame on the banks of the staging area of the Parade.
Please view photos of our 2021 Grand Marshal Mario Lopez, and past Grand Marshals: Brett Michaels, Huey Lewis, Big & Rich, PITBULL, Flo Rida, Deborah Norville, Barry Gibb, Brooke Burke, Kim Kardashian, Alonzo Mourning, Jim Belushi, Lorraine Bracco, Frankie Valli, Randy Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal, Ryan Hunter-Reay, and many more on our Facebook page.
This is a private reception to honor our Grand Marshal. Become a Sponsor – Get Invited! SPONSORSHIPS are available with this event. The event includes honoring our Jr. Captain from the Winterfest Foundation.
Need a room for the night? Click Here!
October Happy Hour
The 2022 Winterfest October Happy Hour has entered the history books!
Coming in 2023, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of the next Winterfest October Happy Hour.
We’ll see you then!
COME BY CAR…
COME BY BOAT!
Please join your friends at Winterfest for fun, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, and happy hour prices.
Boaters registered for the Parade (as an entry or control boat) will be automatically entered to win additional prizes.
@ Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill
WE LOVE OUR WINTERFEST and BOATING COMMUNITY
Please join your friends at Winterfest for fun, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, and happy hour prices. Boaters registered for the Parade (as an entry or control boat) will be automatically entered to win additional prizes.
2019 Grand Marshal – Bret Michaels
Bret Michaels – 2019 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
The 2019 Grand Marshal Experience will be hosted at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
This Winterfest Celebration welcoming our Grand Marshal Bret Michaels includes dignitaries and celebrities who join us at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to celebrate, Winterfest style. RECEPTION BY INVITATION ONLY.
Captain Lee, Miss Florida USA, Miss Teen USA, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, and Miss Latina Internationals.
This fabulous reception is the prelude to the parade. Many local VIP’s, dignitaries, sponsors will be on hand to welcome this year’s celebrity Grand Marshal. Fort Lauderdale’s Mayor, Dean Trantalis, will give the Grand Marshal a key to our beautiful city and Riverwalk, Inc. will present a brick in his/her name(s) for the Riverwalk Celebrity Walk of Fame on the banks of the staging area of the Parade.
Please view photos of our past parade Grand Marshals Huey Lewis, Big & Rich, PITBULL, Flo Rida, Deborah Norville, Barry Gibb, Brooke Burke, Kim Kardashian, Alonzo Mourning, Jim Belushi, Lorraine Bracco, Frankie Valli, Randy Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal, Ryan Hunter-Reay, and many more on our Facebook page.
This is a private reception to honor our Grand Marshal. Become a Sponsor – Get Invited!
SPONSORSHIPS are still available with this event.
Family Fun Day
The 2022 Family Fun Day has entered the history books!
Coming in 2023, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of the next Family Fun Day.
We’ll see you then!
Winterfest Family Fun Day at Esplanade Park
For an exciting day of family fun in Fort Lauderdale, head on over to Esplanade Park for Winterfest’s Family Fun Day. Main sponsors include Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Publix Super Markets. This event offers many FREE activities for kids of all ages–and parents, too! This holiday event features giant slides such as Polar Express Slide, Catabella Express Train, and other activities.
Our Family Fun Day is in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale in front of the Museum of Discovery and Science and it is packed with exciting family activities. You can get your face painted by our lovely artists, check out the Florida Renaissance Pirate Ship, hang out with the most adorable puppies from Pet Rescue Row, hear the sounds of a Fifth Third Bank‘s Race Car, and so much more!
If you work up an appetite, there will be plenty of food and beverage options for sale. Samples and so much more.
TITLE SPONSOR: Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
PRESENTING SPONSOR: Publix Super Markets
SPONSOR: La Croix, SOS Conservation Village, iHeart Radio, Ave Maria
List of Event Highlights and booths:
- Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Face Painting, Balloon Art, Bounce Houses, Teddy Bear Clinic
- Stoked on Salt Ocean Conservation Village
- Experience Catabella Express Train, Polar Express
- Free bicycle helmets from Epilepsy Alliance
- Photo booth with Santa & kids’ games!
- Y-100
- Pet Rescue Row and Puppy Kissing Booth
- Give-a-ways and Activities with the Florida Panthers, South Florida Ford, Fifth Third Bank NASCAR Show Car, Ave Maria Community, Florida Children’s Theatre, Nova Southeastern University, and SO MUCH MORE!
With great food, fun activities, and live music, this is an event you don’t want to miss out on. It’s a perfect day on the New River / Riverwalk for the entire family. Don’t miss the excitement for 2023, contact us today to be a sponsor at 954-767-0686
Become a 2023 Sponsor
- Sponsors receive Tickets to Winterfest Events – the Winterfest White Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
- 10×10 Booth prominently displayed
- Logo inclusion in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including Family Fun Day Flyer and Social Media
- Other media opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities
All sponsorships are created to provide the maximum entertainment/branding opportunities within the Winterfest Celebration.
Click on the sponsorship level of interest and a Winterfest representative will contact you to have a custom sponsorship created for your company.
OR
Call the Winterfest Office at 954-767-0686
2021 Sponsors:
Title Sponsor Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
- Tickets to Winterfest Events – the Winterfest White Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
- 10×20 Booth prominently displayed
- Logo inclusion in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including Family Fun Day Flyer and Social Media
- Other media opportunities
Presenting Sponsor Publix and Publix Greenwise Markets
- Tickets to Winterfest Events – the Winterfest White Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
- 10×10 Booth prominently displayed
- Logo inclusion in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including Family Fun Day Flyer and Social Media
- Other media opportunities
Stage Sponsor $5,000
- Tickets to Winterfest Events – the Winterfest White Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
- Logo inclusion in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including Family Fun Day Flyer and Social Media
- Other media opportunities
Sampling/Display Opportunities available i.e. La Croix $500 to $5,000
- Logo inclusion on Family Fun Day Flyers and Social Media
Ready to be a Sponsor?
Have a Sponsorship Idea not Listed? Contact Winterfest to have a representative discuss how to make your idea a reality.
Photos are on our Facebook page.
PRESS CREDENTIALS: All media requests must be submitted using an email address from the media’s active domain address. The submission must include a commitment from an editor/publisher noting where and when the story/photos will be printed/uploaded on social media platforms.
Any social media influencers must submit their handles, viewership and pre-/event day promotions plan when requesting credentials.
Black Tie Ball
The 2022 Black Tie Ball has entered the history books!
Coming in 2023, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of the next Black Tie Ball.
We’ll see you then!
Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Black Tie Ball presented by Broward Health in Association with Republic National Distributing Co. will set the surrealistic mood for this enchanted evening.
Special performances from Moulin Rouge (Special thank you to Broadway Across America), and the band Private Stock will guarantee guests will dance the night away. Welcome Reception sponsored by Hotwire Fision. Entertainment sponsor: DEX Imaging. This event is tagged as the most prominent holiday gala in Fort Lauderdale.
The Ball is the most elegant of our festivities and by far the highlight of Fort Lauderdale’s social season.
TICKETS and TABLES OF 10 will be on sale soon.
Tables are $4,000 – $6,000 – LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE.
The Event will have a silent auction which will give you the opportunity to bid at the convenience of your home with over 250 items. A live auction takes place inside the ballroom. If you wish to donate an item to our auction – contact Winterfest.
Cocktails, Dinner, and Dancing 6 pm-midnight.
Hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Don’t have a ticket? You can still bid on auction items.
Sponsorship Opportunities
All sponsorships are created to provide the maximum entertainment/branding opportunities within the Winterfest Celebration.
Click on the sponsorship level of interest and a Winterfest representative will contact you to have a custom sponsorship created for your company.
OR
Call the Winterfest Office at 954-767-0686
Title Sponsor $65,000
- Two Premium Tables of Ten at the Winterfest Black Tie Ball
- Tickets to other Winterfest Events – White Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
- Logo inclusion in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including the Winterfest Black Tie Ball Video Invite
- Representative interviewed with a highlight included in one-hour television special and other media opportunities
Featured Liquor SECURED – Republic National Distributing Company
Welcome Reception Sponsor – Hotwire Communications
- VIP Table of Ten at the Winterfest Black Tickets to other Winterfest Events – Black Tie Ball, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
- Logo inclusion in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including the Winterfest Black Tie Ball Video Invite
- Corporate inclusion in one-hour television special and other media opportunities
Live Auction Sponsor $15,000
- VIP Table of Ten at the Winterfest Black Tickets to other Winterfest Events – Black Tie Ball, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
- Logo inclusion in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including the Winterfest Black Tie Ball Video Invite
- Logo inclusion on the digital auction used by Winterfest for over three months and promoted on a variety of media platforms
Silent Auction Sponsor – Fidelity Investments
Entertainment Sponsor $15,000
- Tickets to the Winterfest Black Tie Ball
- Tickets to other Winterfest Events – White Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
- Logo inclusion in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including the Winterfest Black Tie Ball Video Invite
- Corporate inclusion in one-hour television special and other media opportunities
Photo Sponsor $5,000
- Tickets to select Winterfest Events including the Winterfest Black Tie Ball
- Logo inclusion on the photos taken throughout the event by a select photographer and uploaded to social media
Qtego Auction Package (10 available range $5,000-$8,000)
- Tickets to select Winterfest Events including the Winterfest Black Tie Ball
- Logo inclusion on the digital auction used by Winterfest for over three months and promoted on a variety of media platforms
Swag Bag Sponsor ($2,000-$3,000 plus 1000 items)
- Tickets to select Winterfest Events including the Winterfest Black Tie Ball
- Logo inclusion on a variety of social media platforms
Ready to be a Sponsor?
Have a Sponsorship Idea not Listed? Contact Winterfest to have a representative discuss how to make your idea a reality.
Need a room? CLICK HERE
Photos are on our Facebook page.
PRESS CREDENTIALS: All media requests must be submitted using an email address from the media’s active domain address. The submission must include a commitment from an editor/publisher noting where and when the story/photos will be printed/uploaded on social media platforms.
Any social media influencers must submit their handles, viewership and pre-/event day promotions plan when requesting credentials.
