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
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 16, 2023.
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.
Get ready to celebrate the end of Summer with Winterfest. On August 27, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Savor Cinema will host the Winterfest Happy Hour and Roll Out of this year’s Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade theme: “Yacht Rock of Ages.”
Join us for an evening of camaraderie with parade participants, control boat volunteers, Winterfest board and advisory members, community leaders, and fans as we toast the end of the summer and the countdown to this year’s Winterfest Celebrations. Savor Cinema is one of our series of monthly Happy Hours and various events culminating with the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. Winterfest has been a beloved tradition in Broward County for over 54 years, captivating audiences with its stunning displays on boats and festive spirit.
Savor Cinema, renowned for its unique ambiance and dedication to the arts, provides the perfect backdrop for this theme. Delight in the company of fellow Winterfest enthusiasts, local leaders, and community members.
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.
Register to enter the parade NOW: https://winterfestparade.com/parade-application
Register to be a Control Boater NOW: Boaters – We Need YOU! | The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade (winterfestparade.com)
Coming in 2026, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of our next August Happy Hour.
We’ll see you then!
Coming in 2026, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of our next
Savor the Winterfest Season Party.
We’ll see you then!
Until then, enjoy a look back at all of the fun that was the 2025 Savor the Winterfest Season Party
Present
Dress code: Disco Chic
See the Lookbook here!
Valet Parking, Limo or Uber Recommended
Host: Steven Savor’s Villa de Palma
Liquor: Republic National Distributing Company
Title Sponsor:
Entertainment: $10,000
Cuisine: Trade
Valet: $5,000
Décor Sponsor: $5,000
Photography Sponsor: $3,000
Coming in 2024, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of our next Christmas In July.
We’ll see you then!
Why wait for the winter to participate in your favorite holiday festivities?
Good ol’ Saint Nick is taking a vacation to Fort Lauderdale this summer, and you are invited to participate in the Christmas Day Fun on July 22, 2023!
11:20 AM Robinson’s Jewelers Las Olas
11:35 AM Louie Bossi
11:50 AM B-Square
12 NOON Anne’s Florist
12:10 PM Carroll’s Jewelers
12:20 PM Kilwins – Fort Lauderdale
12:30 PM El Camino
12:40 PM Piazza Italia – Link to Specials for the Day
1:15-2:10 PM Photo opportunity at the Fireplace
1:00-2:30 PM Bakeoff Judging – “Christmas In July” Teen Bake-Off Link
2:15 PM Santa Visits for a Cookie
2:20-2:30 PM Bakery Treats for Guests
2:20 PM Santa visits the Water Taxi Stop at Stranahan House / Tunnel Top Park
2:30 PM Family / “Nice List” Cruise click to purchase tickets
( Look for lunch / dinner savings with your pre-purchased Water Taxi Ticket Cruise and Save – Water Taxi )
Las Olas Yoga– Enjoy a class with the studio decorated for the holidays. Classes are from 9 am – 1 pm. Holiday savings on retail as well as discounts on our new student specials and memberships.
Robinson’s Jewelers– One of Santa’s stops! Ask about their July specials!
Warby Parker– Festive staff members all day long!
Ya Mas Taverna– Hosting a “Barbie” brunch! The most popular toy comes alive at Ya Mas on 7/22!
YETI– Ask them about their Christmas In July specials on holiday themed inventory!
Zola Keller– Shop for your Winterfest Black Tie Ball Gown EARLY and SAVE! Click to view this special and more (click to our hotel page)
11:30 AM ’till close – Piazza Italia – Specialty Drinks all day – Link to Specials for the Day
5:30-6:00 PM – Stranahan House – Elves Gathering
6:30 PM – Jingle Bells and Naughty Elves Water Taxi Cruise click to purchase tickets
New River Café & Bakery will have Tiramisu in an edible chocolate cup with a Grand Marnier infusion for Water Taxi Guests with tickets for the Jingle Bells and Naughty Elves Cruise.
( Look for lunch / dinner savings with your pre-purchased Water Taxi Ticket Cruise and Save – Water Taxi )
American Social– Specialty Cocktails and a special place to stop for your social media needs- Take an “ELFIE” using a 360 camera photo opportunity provided by GoQuiPlus.com
B Square– Themed cocktails and food specials, with a festive staff ready to welcome you! Take an “ELFIE” at the Photo booth set up provided by GoQuiPlus.com for some more Christmas In July fun!
Boathouse– Themed Cocktails and menu specials all day long!
Cuba Libre– Will be celebrating in true “elf” style with specialty cocktails all night!
Riverside Hotel– Offering an option to “Elf Responsibly” with room specials so you can “take the elevator home” if you’d like to stay overnight!
Last minute updates on Boulevard Activities at night can be found on LasOlasBoulevard.com
Stop by July 21-23 and drop off your letter:
Riverside Hotel
Robinson’s Jewelers Las Olas
Kilwins – Fort Lauderdale
BE AN ELF on SOCIAL MEDIA and WIN PRIZES: Look for the Christmas in July Posters at various locations along Las Olas Boulevard and “Elf Yourself” – weekly winners will be announced on social media.
Or, click the link, take a photo, and upload it on social using the five #’s:
#ChristmasInJulyOnLasOlas #GotElfed #WinterfestFL #LasOlasBlvd #Waterataxi
REMEMBER YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA MUST BE PUBLIC (not private) for us to see your photos).
TOO SHY to change your social media accounts to public? No Worries – Email your photo using our frame or one of you in “Elf attire” to boats@Winterfestparade.com, and we will confirm the photo can be uploaded into our contest and send you a confirmation link.
Winners will be announced weekly ending July 25th.
PRIZES INCLUDE: $20 Gift Cards, $50 Restaurant Gift Cards, Santa Books, Tickets onboard Water Taxi, Hotel Stay at Riverside Hotel
Want to expand Christmas in July beyond one Day? Bring the Christmas in July Inspiration home!
Looking for a Summer Get-Away? Stay Local? Click here!
The 55th Annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Boat Parade is set to shine brighter than ever.
The Grand Marshal will be honored at the exclusive Grand Marshal Reception, followed by leading the Parade the next night onboard the Grand Marshal Showboat presented by Fifth Third Bank.
COCKTAILS & HORS D’OEURVES | COCKTAIL ATTIRE
INVITATION-ONLY EVENT.
WINTERFEST PARTNERS: RSVP FOR THE NUMBER OF TICKETS BASED ON YOUR PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.
Digital tickets will be emailed from EVENTHUB to the email address supplied.
Your digital ticket will be scanned for entry.
Charles Fazzino has been commissioned as Winterfest® 2026 poster artist, further adding to the color, creativity, and cultural impact of this year’s festivities. His artwork will be featured on brochures, newsletter, online materials.
Charles Fazzino was selected as The Official Artist for Sail 4th 250 and An Official Artist for America 250. “It is a tremendous honor to be working with both the Sail 4th 250 and America 250 Committees. I love my country with all my heart and to be able to celebrate with all Americans through my artwork is a wonderful experience. Our nation’s 250th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on who we are and where we have been, and to revel in the values that make this country so great: Unity, Ingenuity, Diversity, and Freedom.”
Winterfest® is more than a Parade—it’s a tradition that unites South Florida and draws national recognition. This year promises to be a spectacular celebration of creativity, culture, and community.
Please view photos of our past Grand Marshals Jack Wagner with the Florida Panthers’ Mascots: Stanley C. Panther and Viktor E. Rat, Taylor Dayne, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, Mario Lopez, 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.
Now is the perfect time to partner with Winterfest® and showcase your brand on the most dazzling stage of the season.
A Powerful Platform for Partners
By partnering with Winterfest®, you align your brand with world-class talent, international media attention, and unmatched community engagement.
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!
ALL PARTICIPATING STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS and PRINCIPALS are invited. JOIN US for the 2025-2026 STUDENT ART EXHIBIT and AWARDS CEREMONY presented by Broadway director Neil Goldberg, author of the new award-winning children’s holiday book POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance. AWARDS FOR FIRST, SECOND and THIRD PLACE AND HONORABLE MENTIONS.
Coming in 2026, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of the next November Happy Hour.
We’ll see you then!
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.
PARKING OPTIONS
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.
Coming in 2025, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of the next Winterfest October Happy Hour.
We’ll see you then!
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.