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Santa Showboat delivered by Amazon to Wow Parade Spectators for the Second Year in a Row

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Winterfest, Inc., producers of the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, recently secured Fabulous Inflatables and Brandano Displays to design the Santa Showboat for the second year in a row. This Parade entry will host Santa Claus during his quick visit to South Florida and the City of Fort Lauderdale on December 16, 2023. The Santa Showboat, delivered by Amazon, will also host nominees from the Winterfest Foundation Jr. Captain Contest. These children, ages 7-16, represent the services of nonprofit organizations in Broward County. Download our app for a complete list of all 100 entries in Winterfest.

For information on how your Broward County non-profit organization can nominate a child, visit winterfestfoundation.org and scroll down the Jr. Captain section to nominate.

Santa Showboat Delivered By Amazon on board Jungle Queen, boat number 100 in the 2022 Winterfest Boat Parade

Look for more Parade highlights in this Captain’s Log, including our floating concert entry. winterfestparade.com

Storytime with Santa

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Storytime with Santa and The Night Before Christmas 2023

Registration is Closed

SANTA will read “Twas the Night Before Christmas” while on vacation in the Broward County Area in Florida on December 18, 2023 at 6 pm, after he stars in the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade and before the big night.

EyeOnSouthFlorida will capture all the magic and Winterfest will ask Santa a few questions after the reading.

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Maintaining Tradition and Spreading Holiday Cheer Winterfest Style

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November 2020 – IFEA Magazine

Submitted By Dawn Read Diehl

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“As published in the International Festivals & Events Association’s “i.e.: the business of international events” quarterly magazine. The premiere association supporting and enabling festivals and events worldwide. For more information on the IFEA, go to www.ifea.com.”