Parade Application

2025

Winterfest invites YOU to be a star in the “Best Show on H2O”! Experience the excitement and wonder of this 54-year-old South Florida tradition. It’s EASY! Just fill out the Parade Application below. You can click on links to help guide your decorating and sound ideas.

DON’T HAVE A BOAT? We have a list of charter vessels that you can decorate. Still have questions? Call our office at 954-767-0686.

Boaters – you will be asked to upload your Proof of Liability Insurance at the end of this Parade Application. If you do not have it handy, upload your business card, and the Winterfest office will contact you to have your insurance emailed.  If your insurance expires prior to the parade date (12/13/2025) – you will be asked to submit your updated insurance closer to the event.

Boat Parade Application

Date:

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Theme:

2025 Parade Theme: “Yacht Rock of Ages”

Parade Start Time: 6:00 p.m. (please note starting time has changed). Roll Call starts at 4:30 p.m. Staging is along the New River. Once this Parade Application is approved, you will receive Application – Part II when the theme is announced. Application Part II requests decoration information and commentary for television. If you wish to receive this Parade Application as a pdf – please email info@winterfestparade.com

Get Inspired!
* = Required
Pick Your Boat's Theme
 
 
Vessel Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Size
Vessels under 20 ft or smaller in length will be part of the PRE-SHOW segment of the Parade. Contact the Winterfest office for details.
Fuel
 
 
Tugs
 
 
 
 
Captain's Contact Information
Registered Owner's Contact Information
 
 
Parade Experience
 
 
 
 
If NO – we encourage you to travel the Parade route within 30 days prior to parade.
Communications
Winterfest requires a DEDICATED person assigned to monitor VHF Radio during the Parade AT ALL TIMES.
Additional Contact Information
 
 

Maximum filesize: 600 MB. Allowed extensions: pdf, png, jpg, jpeg.
Proof of Liability Insurance Required

Maximum filesize: 600 MB. Allowed extensions: pdf, png, jpg, jpeg.
 
  1. Release, Indemnification from Liability and Consent
  2. Proof of Insurance
  3. Decor, Signage and Santa Image
 
By typing my electronic signature, checking these checkboxes and submitting this form I agree that I have read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions and, furthermore, that it is my intent to submit an application to be in the Winterfest Boat Parade.

After your application submission, you will be redirected directly to the Boat Entry Fee in our online store that matches your choice of Vessel Category above. 

Please enter your vessel name in the “Vessel Name” field during checkout.

We will contact you as soon as possible with a link to our web page to write your television commentary.