Winterfest President invited as a panelist at The Summit

Posted on May 10, 2019May 10, 2019

Winterfest, Inc. President and CEO, Lisa Scott-Founds was a recent panelist at the 2nd Annual Synergy Summit for Cultural and Heritage Tourism (The Summit). The Cultural Heritage Alliance for Tourism, Inc. (CHAT) in partnership with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (GFLCVB) and Broward Cultural Division is presenting The Summit at the Signature Grand Conference Center. The Riverside Hotel is the host hotel. The two-day Summit (May 10-11, 2919) is the place where tourism, travel & hospitality professionals, small businesses & entrepreneurs, and local artists will gather to communicate and explore synergy for collaboration as well as form strategic partnerships that strengthen and protect Florida’s tourism ecosystem. The Summit will showcase cultural and heritage tourism assets expanding the tourism footprint and economic impact in heritage neighborhoods and multicultural communities. For additional information https://www.culturalheritagesummit.com/

photos: DeAnne Connolly Graham, President of ROI Media Consultants, Inc. with Lisa Scott-Founds, President & CEO of Winterfest, Inc.

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WSVN Signs Five Year Contract Extension with Winterfest®

Posted on April 30, 2019May 1, 2019

WSVN Channel 7 recently signed a five-year contract with Winterfest®, Inc. as the official television station of the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Boat Parade. This commitment will continue their support through 2023 with coverage of Winterfest® news, events and broadcasting the Winterfest® Television Special on their station. The television special is rebroadcast on Fox Sports Sun and WSVN’s sister stations WHDH and WLVI in Boston. WSVN also produces a Facebook Live of the Parade which is shared on various social media platforms Parade night. WSVN’s live camera feeds are seen on the City of Fort Lauderdale’s television station, VisitLauderdale.tv and EyeOnSouthFlorida.com who expands the digital viewership across the globe.

This partnership has expanded beyond community outreach and holiday television shows; it has created great benefits for the media station and their clients while adding exposure for the nonprofit organization. Select WSVN clients receive tickets to experience Winterfest® including riding aboard their decorated showboat annually in the Parade. “We are pleased to extend our partnership with the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, “ said Paul Magnes, Executive Vice President/General Manager WSVN Channel 7, a subsidiary of Sunbeam Television Corporation. “ The parade is a beloved South Florida holiday tradition and viewers rely on Channel 7 to feature all the highlights.”

Now in their 48^th year, Winterfest® is proud to have community partners such as WSVN to ensure this holiday tradition continues as “The World’s Most Watch Boat Parade.” Corporate support enables this not-for-profit organization to produce free events such as the Parade, Family Fun Day and continue their involvement in the South Florida community.

For more information please contact the Winterfest office at (954) 767-0686 or visit the website at winterfestparade.com.

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Save Today on Winterfest Tickets

Posted on April 27, 2019May 27, 2021

Get your tickets for the “Best Show on H20” on December 14th, 2019. Purchase your tickets EARLY and SAVE $5 (on adult tickets) using promo code: WF5Off
Enjoy a Festival Atmosphere prior to the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade at the Winterfest Grandstand Viewing Area powered by Ford. This organized and reserved seating area is the largest public viewing area along the 12 mile Parade route. Viewers can reserve a seat at an affordable price or walk into the park ($5 pp & find a viewing area along the seawall – no seating).

Enjoy the pre-parade fun with food, drink and craft vendors, live entertainment and other activities.. Tickets are $20 (children)-$25 (adult without the promo code).

TICKET LINK: http:/winterfestparade.com/tickets

PURCHASE TODAY AND SAVE winterfestparade.com / 954-767-0686

Heiko Dobrikow – 2019 Downtowner of the Year

Posted on April 17, 2019April 17, 2019

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Council recognized Heiko Dobrikow as the 2019 Downtowner of the Year presented by the Downtown Development Authority. Dobrikow, who is currently Executive Vice President at the Las Olas Company and the General Manager of the Riverside Hotel, has become a fixture of leadership within our community and exemplifies the spirit of the Chamber’s annual award, which honors an individual and/or business organization that has made a significant impact within Downtown Fort Lauderdale and the region as a whole.

The Winterfest team with their recently installed chairman, Susan Renneisen, attended the event and congratulated Heiko Dobrikow on his award. Dobrikow has been an active member of the Winterfest Board of Directors since 2012. He is currently involved with the Winterfest VIP Viewing Area Committee and the Vision Committee for the Parade’s 50th Anniversary in 2021.

first paragraph from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce website: Mike Cobelo on Monday, January 7, 2019

Photo by Downtown Photo – Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Downtowner of the Year. In the Photo: Susan Renneisen, Kathy Keleher, Heiko Dobrikow, Lisa Scott-Founds and Dawn Read

Photos by Downtown Photo

2019 Grand Marshal – Bret Michaels

Posted on July 26, 2018August 13, 2019

Bret Michaels – 2019 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade

The 2019 Grand Marshal Experience will be hosted at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

This Winterfest Celebration welcoming our Grand Marshal Bret Michaels includes dignitaries and celebrities who join us at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to celebrate, Winterfest style. RECEPTION BY INVITATION ONLY.

Captain Lee, Miss Florida USA, Miss Teen USA, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, and Miss Latina Internationals.

This fabulous reception is the prelude to the parade. Many local VIP’s, dignitaries, sponsors will be on hand to welcome this year’s celebrity Grand Marshal. Fort Lauderdale’s Mayor, Dean Trantalis, will give the Grand Marshal a key to our beautiful city and Riverwalk, Inc. will present a brick in his/her name(s) for the Riverwalk Celebrity Walk of Fame on the banks of the staging area of the Parade.

Please view photos of our past parade Grand Marshals Huey Lewis, Big & Rich, PITBULL, Flo Rida, Deborah Norville, Barry Gibb, Brooke Burke, Kim Kardashian, Alonzo Mourning, Jim Belushi, Lorraine Bracco, Frankie Valli, Randy Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal, Ryan Hunter-Reay, and many more on our Facebook page.

This is a private reception to honor our Grand Marshal. Become a Sponsor – Get Invited!

SPONSORSHIPS are still available with this event.

Family Fun Day

Posted on November 10, 2017May 30, 2023

The 2022 Family Fun Day has entered the history books!

Coming in 2023, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of the next Family Fun Day.
We’ll see you then!

Two smiling little girls with face paint at the 2022 Winterfest Family Fun Day

Winterfest Family Fun Day at Esplanade Park

For an exciting day of family fun in Fort Lauderdale, head on over to Esplanade Park for Winterfest’s Family Fun Day. Main sponsors include Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Publix Super Markets. 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. You can get your face painted by our lovely artists, check out the Florida Renaissance Pirate Ship, hang out with the most adorable puppies from Pet Rescue Row, hear the sounds of a Fifth Third Bank‘s Race Car, and so much more!

If you work up an appetite, there will be plenty of food and beverage options for sale. Samples and so much more.

TITLE SPONSOR: Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

PRESENTING SPONSOR: Publix Super Markets

SPONSOR: La Croix, SOS Conservation Village, iHeart Radio, Ave Maria

List of Event Highlights and booths:

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Face Painting, Balloon Art, Bounce Houses, Teddy Bear Clinic
Stoked on Salt Ocean Conservation Village
Experience Catabella Express Train, Polar Express
Free bicycle helmets from Epilepsy Alliance
Photo booth with Santa & kids’ games!
Y-100
Pet Rescue Row and Puppy Kissing Booth
Give-a-ways and Activities with the Florida Panthers, South Florida Ford, Fifth Third Bank NASCAR Show Car, Ave Maria Community, Florida Children’s Theatre, Nova Southeastern University, 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. Don’t miss the excitement for 2023, contact us today to be a sponsor at 954-767-0686

Become a 2023 Sponsor

Sponsors receive Tickets to Winterfest Events – the Winterfest White Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
10×10 Booth prominently displayed
Logo inclusion 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.

OR

Call the Winterfest Office at 954-767-0686

2021 Sponsors:

Tickets to Winterfest Events – the Winterfest White Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
10×20 Booth prominently displayed
Logo inclusion in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including Family Fun Day Flyer and Social Media
Other media opportunities

Tickets to Winterfest Events – the Winterfest White Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
10×10 Booth prominently displayed
Logo inclusion in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including Family Fun Day Flyer and Social Media
Other media opportunities

Tickets to Winterfest Events – the Winterfest White Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
Logo inclusion in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including Family Fun Day Flyer and Social Media
Other media opportunities

Logo inclusion on Family Fun Day Flyers and Social Media

Ready to be a Sponsor?

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 promotions plan when requesting credentials.

Black Tie Ball

Posted on October 5, 2017May 30, 2023

The 2022 Black Tie Ball has entered the history books!

Coming in 2023, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of the next Black Tie Ball.
We’ll see you then!

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Black Tie Ball presented by Broward Health in Association with Republic National Distributing Co. will set the surrealistic mood for this enchanted evening.

Special performances from Moulin Rouge (Special thank you to Broadway Across America), and the band Private Stock will guarantee guests will dance the night away. Welcome Reception sponsored by Hotwire Fision. Entertainment sponsor: DEX Imaging. This event is tagged as the most prominent holiday gala in Fort Lauderdale.

The Ball is the most elegant of our festivities and by far the highlight of Fort Lauderdale’s social season.

TICKETS and TABLES OF 10 will be on sale soon.

Tables are $4,000 – $6,000 – LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE.

The Event will have a silent auction which will give you the opportunity to bid at the convenience of your home with over 250 items. A live auction takes place inside the ballroom. If you wish to donate an item to our auction – contact Winterfest.

Cocktails, Dinner, and Dancing 6 pm-midnight.

CLICK FOR THE DIGITAL INVITE

Hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Don’t have a ticket? You can still bid on auction items.

Tickets

Auction

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.

OR

Call the Winterfest Office at 954-767-0686

Two Premium Tables of Ten at the Winterfest Black Tie Ball
Tickets to other Winterfest Events – White Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
Logo inclusion in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including the Winterfest Black Tie Ball Video Invite
Representative interviewed with a highlight included in one-hour television special and other media opportunities

VIP Table of Ten at the Winterfest Black Tickets to other Winterfest Events – Black Tie Ball, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
Logo inclusion in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including the Winterfest Black Tie Ball Video Invite
Corporate inclusion in one-hour television special and other media opportunities

VIP Table of Ten at the Winterfest Black Tickets to other Winterfest Events – Black Tie Ball, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
Logo inclusion in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including the Winterfest Black Tie Ball Video Invite
Logo inclusion on the digital auction used by Winterfest for over three months and promoted on a variety of media platforms

Tickets to the Winterfest Black Tie Ball
Tickets to other Winterfest Events – White Party, Grand Marshal Reception, VIP Area, and Captain’s Cup
Logo inclusion in a variety of Winterfest Promotions including the Winterfest Black Tie Ball Video Invite
Corporate inclusion in one-hour television special and other media opportunities

Tickets to select Winterfest Events including the Winterfest Black Tie Ball
Logo inclusion on the photos taken throughout the event by a select photographer and uploaded to social media

Tickets to select Winterfest Events including the Winterfest Black Tie Ball
Logo inclusion on the digital auction used by Winterfest for over three months and promoted on a variety of media platforms

Tickets to select Winterfest Events including the Winterfest Black Tie Ball
Logo inclusion on a variety of social media platforms

Ready to be a Sponsor?

Have a Sponsorship Idea not Listed? Contact Winterfest to have a representative discuss how to make your idea a reality.

Need a room? CLICK HERE

Photos are on our Facebook page.

Any social media influencers must submit their handles, viewership and pre-/event day promotions plan when requesting credentials.

Share Your Photos With Winterfest!

Posted on November 18, 2016March 15, 2020

Hashtag your Parade photos with #WinterfestFL to get your images on our social media wall!

Look for our filters on SnapChat along the Parade Route.

Skippers’ Meeting

Posted on May 7, 2014February 27, 2023

SPONSOR: Image360, and ACR Electric.

WINTERFEST CAPTAINS’ MEETING

Winterfest Skippers’ Meeting is a mandatory meeting for all Boat Parade participants. Captains will receive line-up information, along with rules and regulations for the parade. Goodie bags, featuring great items from our sponsors, and raffle items are for Parade participants. CAPTAINS ONLY.

Captains will receive:

Chevron Gas Cards
Opportunity to win commemorative Winterfest Charm by Winterfest from Carroll’s Jewelers
Parade themed burger by Dennis Friel
Parade Boat number by Image360 Lauderhill

Want to promote your company to boaters? Donation items/gift certificates to the boaters – contact Winterfest for details.

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 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 plans when requesting credentials.

Parade Viewing Area

Posted on May 7, 2014June 6, 2023

The Winterfest Parade Viewing Area for 2022 is
NOW CLOSED

Join us in 2023 for the 52nd Annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade

Winterfest’s PARADE VIEWING AREA sponsored by Baptist Health is located at Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park and is conveniently located in east Fort Lauderdale. Rideshare is encouraged and parking is within walking distance from the event area. Guests will enjoy a festival atmosphere with live entertainment before and after the Parade.

The excitement begins at 4 pm when the gates open. Come early and bring the family (no pets please) to enjoy the amenities. Enjoy the “Parade Viewing Area” – Stella Artois Culinary Courtyard, Live Entertainment, and activities. The Parade gets underway at 6:30 p.m. along The New River in Downtown Fort Lauderdale and should arrive in this area at approximately 7:00 pm.

SEATING – Chairs will be provided.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT – Live performances throughout the night by the Shane Duncan Band and Southern Blood with radio personalities Doc Reno and Amelia from BIG 105.9 from iHeart Radio.