The 2025 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.
CO-GRAND MARSHALS
2025 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Co-Grand Marshals
Romero Britto and Montell Jordan
Montell Jordan, R&B icon and inspirational performer, and Romero Britto, internationally acclaimed artist, will serve as Co-Grand Marshals for the 54th Annual 2025 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Boat Parade
In addition to his role as Grand Marshal, Romero Britto has also been commissioned as Winterfest® 2025 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, shirts and reflected on the decor of the Grand Marshal Showboat sponsored by Fifth Third Bank.
Meet the Co-Grand Marshals
Montell Jordan is best known for his 1995 chart-topping anthem “This Is How We Do It,” a track that became a defining sound. With multiple hit albums and a career spanning more than two decades, Jordan continues to captivate audiences with his voice, message, and presence. Beyond the stage, he is also a passionate speaker and community advocate, making a meaningful impact through his outreach, music, and ministry.
Romero Britto is a globally celebrated artist recognized for his bold use of color, playful themes, and signature pop-cubist style. His artwork has adorned galleries, public spaces, and brand collaborations around the world. As poster artist for Winterfest® 2025, Britto’s vibrant visual interpretation of the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade is a celebration of joy and holiday magic – capturing the spirit of the season in his iconic style.
Together, Jordan and Britto represent the perfect blend of sound and color, creativity and celebration – an inspiring duo leading a parade that unites the community through art, music, and tradition.
The Grand Marshals 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.
Special Guests
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 their 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 Grand Marshals 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.
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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The 2024 Grand Marshal Reception has entered the history books!
Coming in 2025, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of the next Winterfest Grand Marshal Reception.
We’ll see you then!
Until then, enjoy a look back at the 2024 Grand Marshal Reception
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