Winterfest Events

Shoreline

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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 your Quote for home decorations today: http://xmasdecorfla.com
A community favorite in Shoreline Decorating – Dr. Zenga’s Home
Stranahan House
A New River decorated home favorite in the past – Huizenga Home

August Happy Hour

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The 2026 August Happy Hour has entered the history books!

Coming in 2027, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of our next August Happy Hour.
We’ll see you then!

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Winterfest August 2026 Happy Hour at Savor Cinema on the 26th.

Savor Cinema

August 26
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
503 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Theme Roll Out for the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade.

Get ready to celebrate the end of Summer with Winterfest.  On August 26, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Savor Cinema will host the Winterfest Happy Hour and Roll Out of this year’s Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade theme: “Party in the U.S.A.”

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 55 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, popcorn, 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)

Savor the Winterfest Season Party

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The 2025 SAVOR the WINTERFEST SEASON PARTY has entered the history books!

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

Invitation to the 2025 Savor the Winterfest Season Party "Disco Dock Party" on November 8th

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Tickets

WINTERFEST & FLIFF

Present

Disco Dock Party
and
Afterparty Piano Bar

Saturday, November 8th, 2025
7:00 PM

Villa De Palma
600 Isle of Palms – Fort Lauderdale

Hosted by Steven Savor

Dress code: Disco Chic

Valet Parking, Limo or Uber Recommended

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SPONSORSHIPS

Host: Steven Savor’s Villa de Palma

Grand Marshal Reception

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The 2026 Grand Marshal Experience will be hosted at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. This Winterfest Celebration welcoming our Grand Marshals includes dignitaries and celebrities who join us at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to celebrate, Winterfest style.
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RECEPTION BY INVITATION ONLY.

Who will be the 2026 Grand Marshal?

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.

Private Party December 11, 2026

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.

POSTER ARTIST

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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.”

Join Us

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.

  • High-Profile Visibility: Featured alongside iconic names such as Pitbull, Flo Rida, Shaquille O’Neal, and Barry Gibb—past Grand Marshals who have elevated the Parade’s reputation.
  • Cultural Impact: Charles Fazzino’s artwork ensures that Winterfest® 2026 resonates across art and media landscapes.
  • Prestige & Access: From the exclusive Grand Marshal Reception to the Parade itself, your brand will connect with VIPs, dignitaries, celebrities, and tens of thousands of attendees.
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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!

November Happy Hour

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Winterfest November 2026 Happy Hour at Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill on the 18th.

Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill

November 18
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
3115 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

RSVP Here

RSVPing gives you an entry to Win!

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.

October Happy Hour

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Winterfest October 2026 Happy Hour at The MAI-KAI Restaurant & Polynesian Show on the 14th.

The MAI-KAI Restaurant & Polynesian Show

October 14th
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
3599 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

RSVP Here

RSVPing gives you an entry to Win!

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

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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

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FREE EVENT

Winterfest Family Fun Day at Esplanade Park

The 2026 Winterfest FREE Family Fun Day at Esplanade Park, November 22nd, 10am to 3pm

For an exciting day of family fun in Fort Lauderdale, head on over to Esplanade Park for Winterfest’s Family Fun Day.

This holiday event offers many FREE activities for kids of all ages – and parents, too! Featuring the Highland Cows Petting Zoo, Catabella Express Train and many 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.

If you work up an appetite, there will be plenty of food and beverage options for sale. Samples 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.

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TITLE SPONSOR:
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
In Association With
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PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Publix Super Markets

List of Event Highlights and booths:

  • Photos with Santa
  • Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Teddy Bear Clinic
  • Cookie decorating by Publix
  • Catabella Express Train & Inflatables
  • Live Entertainment provided by School of Rock
  • Broward College Snow Mountain
  • Pet Healthworks Pet Rescue Row
  • Puppy Kissing Booth
  • Free boat rides courtesy of Water Taxi
  • City of Fort Lauderdale Kids Zone
  • NEW Highland Cows Petting Zoo
  • BONUS: the Museum of Discovery & Science will open for FREE after this event (Free Admission from 3-5 P.M.)
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Don’t miss the excitement for 2026, contact us today to be a sponsor at 954-767-0686

Become a 2026 Sponsor

  • Sponsors receive Tickets to Winterfest Events – the Winterfest Launch Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
  • 10×10 Booth prominently displayed
  • Logo incorporated 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

  • Tickets to Winterfest Events – the Winterfest White Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
  • Logo incorporated in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including Family Fun Day Flyer and Social Media
  • Other media opportunities
  • Logo incorporated on Family Fun Day Flyers and Social Media
 
 
 
 

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.

Winterfest Appreciation Party

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The 2025 Parade Year Winterfest Appreciation Party has entered the history books!

Coming in 2027, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of our next Winterfest Appreciation Party.
We’ll see you then!

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March 11, 2026

5:00 – 7:00 PM

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The House On The River
301 SW 3rd Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312

ATTENTION: PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

This invitation-only celebratory event honors the people who play a huge role in the success of Winterfest® – our volunteers!

Hors D’oeuvres – Cocktails – Raffles – Fun – Friendship – More

The Carolyn McLaughlin Spirit of Volunteerism Award winner is announced during the event.

If you would like to be a volunteer – contact the Winterfest office.