Can you smell the coffee?

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It is #BlackFriday – Did you start your day with coffee? A Keurig 2.0?

During the Holiday Season, Keurig would like to spread the Love. Couples will have the opportunity to be in the Parade and renew their vows aboard the Keurig 2.0 Showboat. Enter to win by clicking on the link –

CLICK TO ENTER THE CONTEST

Share a cup and say “I DO” to the improved powerful Keurig 2.0.

Get a Glimpse of Winterfest!

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Get your tickets today to see this year’s WOW Showboats!

In honor of this year’s theme “TV’s Greatest Hits” – Winterfest will have an  American Bandstand Barge in the Parade December 13, 2014. Get ready to start singing “I’m on, because I’m on the American Bandstand.”

And what would the Parade be without Santa. The Baptist Health South Florida Showboat will have additional holiday cheer with the nominees of the Winterfest Jr. Captain aboard the entry.

Captains’ Meeting

WINTERFEST CAPTAINS’ MEETING

December 8, 2026, 6 – 8 PM

Before the big night, all Parade participants are required to attend the Captains’ Meeting. Captains will receive line-up information, boat number and rules and regulations for the parade. Captains will also receive goodie bags featuring great items from our sponsors and raffle items. CAPTAINS ONLY.

Following the meeting, first time boaters will have the opportunity to view the route on a Water Taxi.

Want to promote your company to boaters? Download a DONATION FORM as a PDF to donate items/gift certificates to the boaters or contact Winterfest for details.

ADDITIONAL PARTNERS: Image360, Marine Industries of South Florida, Suntex Marinas and Water Taxi.

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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 promotion plans when requesting credentials.

Captain’s Cup

The Epic 2025 Captain’s Cup is In The History Books!

Coming in 2026, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of our next Captain’s Cup celebrating 2026 winners and supporters.
We’ll see you then!

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February 25, 2026

6:00 – 9:00 PM

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2345 Wilton Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

Complimentary Valet Parking

Dinner and Cocktails

Every Boat Entry attending the event will receive a copy of the Winterfest Television Show courtesy of WSVN Channel 7.

Winterfest celebrates parade participants and partners that make the year magical.

This wrap-up party recognizes parade entries, corporate sponsors, the board of directors, and Winterfest supporters. The Awards Dinner is decorated to the Parade’s theme with entertainment to compliment.

One lucky boater wins the People’s Choice Award.  By voting – you are saying thank you to those that went the extra mile to become a winner! Voters have the opportunity to win airline tickets (see rules).

Live entertainment, cocktails, full-course dinner, and more!

EVERY PARADE ENTRY receives two (2) complimentary tickets to the event. Additional tickets can be purchased for $40 per person (limited tickets available and must be purchased in advance).

Want to invite additional guests?

Tickets may be purchased for $40 per person.