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.
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
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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
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.
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.
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