The 54th Annual Holiday Parade takes place DECEMBER 13, 2025 starting in the Downtown Area at the new time of 6:00 PM with a pre-show of non-motorized vessels at 5:30 p.m. The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade will stage on the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, along the docks west of Stranahan House to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
The Parade starts at Stranahan House, traveling East along the New River in Fort Lauderdale to the Intracoastal Waterway and continues North to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. It’s 12 Miles of the “Best Show on H20.” The Parade takes approximately 2 and 1/2 hours to view from one location (starting locations stagger as you travel north).
Private boats, giant showboats and corporate megayachts will be adorned with hundreds of thousands of lights, music, entertainment, decorations, celebrities, musical groups, beauty queens, and many other exciting entries expected to be viewed by over one million spectators.
The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Grand Marshals for 2025 Romero Britto and Montell Jordan
Celebrities in the 2025 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
Lou Schieffelin – Miss Florida USA
Keira Morehead – Miss Florida Teen USA 2025
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE PARADE
DECEMBER 13, 2025
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DECEMBER 11, 2027
DECEMBER 9, 2028
DECEMBER 15, 2029
Parade dates may change without notice – please check this page
The 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade has entered the history books!
Coming in 2025, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of the 54th Annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. We’ll see you then!
For an exciting day of family fun in Fort Lauderdale, head on over to Esplanade Park for Winterfest’s Family Fun Day.
This event offers many FREE activities for kids of all ages – and parents, too! This holiday event features giant slides such as Polar Express Slide, Catabella Express Train, and other activities.
Our Family Fun Day is in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale in front of the Museum of Discovery and Science and it is packed with exciting family activities.
If you work up an appetite, there will be plenty of food and beverage options for sale. Samples and so much more.
With great food, fun activities, and live music, this is an event you don’t want to miss out on. It’s a perfect day on the New River / Riverwalk for the entire family.
TITLE SPONSOR: Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
PRESENTING SPONSOR: Publix Super Markets
List of Event Highlights and booths:
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Teddy Bear Clinic
Cookie decorating by Publix
Stoked on Salt Ocean Conservation Village
Experience Catabella Express Train, Polar Express
Entertainment provided by School of Rock
Broward College Snow Mountain
Pet Rescue Row and Puppy Kissing Booth
Free boat rides courtesy of Water Taxi
City of Fort Lauderdale Kids Zone
Free Bicycle Helmets from Epilepsy Alliance
Sampling by Raising Cane’s
Additional entertainment by the Hip Hop Kidz, Sout Florida Cloggers and Florida Children’s Theatre.
BONUS: the Museum of Discovery & Science will open for FREE after this event (Free Admission from 3-5 P.M.)
School of Rock
Don’t miss the excitement for 2025, contact us today to be a sponsor at 954-767-0686
Become a 2025 Sponsor
Sponsors receive Tickets to Winterfest Events – the Winterfest Launch Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
10×10 Booth prominently displayed
Logo incorporated in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including Family Fun Day Flyer and Social Media
Other media opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities
All sponsorships are created to provide the maximum entertainment/branding opportunities within the Winterfest Celebration.
Click on the sponsorship level of interest and a Winterfest representative will contact you to have a custom sponsorship created for your company.
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 promotions plan when requesting credentials.
The Incredibly Successful 2024 Family Fun Day is in the history books.
Coming in 2025, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of our next Family Fun Day on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025.
Until then, please enjoy a look back at all of the fun that was the 2024 Winterfest Family Fun Day!
