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Skippers’ Meeting
WINTERFEST SKIPPERS’ MEETING
Boat Owners Warehouse, FJ Propeller and Chevron
Coral Ridge Yacht Club
2800 Yacht Club Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
December 9, 2025, 6 – 8 PM
Winterfest Skippers’ Meeting is a mandatory meeting for all Boat Parade participants. Hosted by Coral Ridge Yacht Club, captains will receive line-up information and rules and regulations for the parade. Goodie bags featuring great items from our sponsors and raffle items are for Parade participants. CAPTAINS ONLY.
ALL BOATERS REGISTERED FOR THE PARADE WILL RECEIVE A RAFFLE TICKET FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A $1000 GLOBALFIX EPIRB from ACR Electronics.
Captains will receive:
- Chevron Gas Cards
- Parade-themed burger by Carlos Solano
- Parade Boat number by Image360 Lauderhill
Want to promote your company to boaters? Donation items/gift certificates to the boaters – contact Winterfest for details.
ADDITIONAL PARTNERS: Image360, Marine Industries of South Florida, and ACR Electric.
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.
Parade Viewing Area
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 Viewing Area.
We’ll see you then!
Until then, enjoy a look back at the 2024 Parade Viewing Area
Winterfest’s Parade Viewing Area, sponsored by Nicklaus Children’s Health System, is conveniently located in east Fort Lauderdale at Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park on the Southeast corner of Las Olas Boulevard and the Intracoastal Waterway. Rideshare is encouraged and parking is within walking distance from the event area. Your ticket lets you experience a wonderful afternoon and evening of festival activities, interactive games, continuous stage entertainment, vendors, photo opportunities with Santa Claus, Stanley from the Florida Panthers, and other mascots before the main event – the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat 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 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 Parade Viewing Area at approximately 7:00 pm.
SEATING will be provided.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT – Live performances throughout the night with radio personalities from iHeart Radio.
TICKETS for the 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
SAVE $ IF TICKETS ARE ORDERED BEFORE OCTOBER 25th
$40 Individual adult tickets
$35 Children 10 years & younger
Children 3 and under free
Tickets are electronic.
Purchased tickets and have questions? Call 954-241-7938
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE AREA:
- Conveniently located adjacent to public parking, rideshare drop-offs, and shuttle services from local hotels. CLICK HERE for a list of Winterfest Weekend specials from our hotel partners
- Continuous entertainment on the City of Fort Lauderdale’s stage. Before and After the Parade, the area transforms into a concert with the Shane Duncan Band (before the Parade) and Southern Blood (immediately after the Parade passes)
- Hungry? Thirsty? Don’t worry, we have you covered! Stella Artois Culinary Corner will have a variety of festival foods, featuring beverages from Stephen’s Distributing as well as Coca-Cola and LaCroix products.
- Photo opportunities with the jolly man himself – Santa before he rides in the Parade
- Parade Commentary provided by iHeart personality
- Download the Winterfest App for updates and opportunities to vote for your favorite boat.
Additional Tips and Parking CLICK HERE.
NOTE: for PARADE VIEWING TICKETS: Ticket Policy: https://winterfestparade.com/ticket-policy
NOTE: Las Olas Blvd. Bridge opens for boats on a regular schedule on the quarter and three-quarter hour. The bridge will be in the locked open position for the Parade, starting at 6:45 PM ’till the Parade ends.
PARKING: Las Olas Parking Garage (next to the viewing area) 200 Las Olas Cir, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Parking will be very limited on Parade night.
The Parade goes on Rain or Shine.
NO Bottles, coolers, chairs, pets – For additional Parade Viewing Area Tips, Click Here.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL US ON 954-241-7938 or EMAIL US.
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The Winterfest Launch Party
The 2024 Winterfest Launch Party has entered the history books!
Coming in 2025, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of our next Winterfest Launch Party.
We’ll see you then!
Until then, enjoy a look back at the 2024 Winterfest Launch Party
As a Winterfest partner, you will receive tickets to South Florida’s preview of the holiday season featuring Winterfest updates, amazing bites, sips and entertainment at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 7-10pm, and will feature delights from top-area restaurants throughout Broward County.
NO TICKETS ARE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC – SPONSORSHIP IS YOUR TICKET IN!
2024 HIGHLIGHTS
- The event’s theme “Golden Glitter of the Sun” in reflective celebration of this year’s Parade theme “From Seagrass to Sawgrass: Waves of Holiday Cheer.” This year’s Parade celebrates 53 years as a signature Holiday Tradition in South Florida.
- Special Performance by Dance-Pop Singer Cynthia Torres courtesy of Ocean Manor Beach Resort and Liquid Waste Recovery.
- Appearance by the Winterfest Poster Artist – Carlos Solano and the unveiling of the original artwork of this year’s poster.
- Water Taxi Photo Booth
- Carroll’s Jewelers Bling
- Check out what you missed last year – WSVN Channel 7’s coverage (additional event links on winterfestparade.com/videos)
Did you receive an invitation but don’t know what to wear? Click on this LookBook link.
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
Ready to be a Sponsor? Get ready to be part of the Winterfest Family!
2023 PARTNERS
- TITLE SPONSOR: Gray Robinson
- FEATURED RESTAURANT: Casa Calabria Restaurant
- PICTURED PERFECT PARTNER: Cleveland Clinic
- BEVERAGES: Republic National Distributing Company, Stella Artois, La Croix
- RESTAURANTS: 3030 Ocean, Sea Level, Billy’s Stone Crab, Fiorucci, Dune by Laurant Tourondel, Truluck’s, Eddie V’s, Mimi’s Ravioli
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.