Winterfest VIP Viewing Party
Winterfest is currently working on this year’s VIP Viewing Area. If you would like to be involved, please contact our offices by clicking here (https://winterfestparade.com/contact)
2024 PENDING SPONSORS: PEOPayGo, Holy Cross Health, Nova Southeastern University, Moss
The most prestigious location to watch the Winterfest Boat Parade! Close to 400 community leaders, dignitaries, and Winterfest Sponsors will enjoy the ambiance of the VIP Area nestled next to Stranahan House at Tunnel Top Park. This location is where the Parade starts along the New River. This event includes a magnificent buffet and cocktails featuring local restaurants, Riverside Hotel, and much more. The area is also host to the television show and our boat parade judges. This area is Winterfest’s way of saying thank you to all our Board of Directors and Sponsors. BY INVITATION ONLY.
2024 Judges:
Rear Admiral Douglas Schofield United States Coast Guard – Sector 7
Mayor Dean Trantalis City of Fort Lauderdale
Radio Personality Paul Castronovo iHeart Media – The Paul Castronovo Show
Celebrating his 40th year on the air in South Florida, Big 105.9 Morning Man, Paul Castronovo, host of the Paul Castronovo Show, is part of the landscape of South Florida. An avid Boater and Fishermen as well as being on the board of directors for the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, Paul says he is the perfect candidate to judge the legendary Winterfest Boat Parade. “What an honor to be a judge once again, and for all the boat entrants, I take Venmo” Paul quips. Paul can be heard weekday mornings on Big 105.9 FM from 6-10am
Chair Elect Debbie Danto Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
President David Serle Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie REALTOR®
President & CEO Stacy Ritter Visit Lauderdale And YOU!
Previous Sponsors included Holy Cross Hospital and Riverside Hotel.
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