Skippers’ Meeting

WEST MARINE WINTERFEST SKIPPERS’ MEETINGFJ Propeller and Chevron

Coral Ridge Yacht Club
2800 Yacht Club Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

December 10, 2024 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, 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. 2023 Parade Manual

Captains will receive:

  • Chevron Gas Cards
  • Items from West Marine
  • Parade-themed burger by Laura Elmore
  • 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.

West Marine logo
Chevron logo
Frank & Jimmie's Propeller logo
Coral Ridge Yacht Club Logo
Image 360 Fort Lauderdale logo

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

Winterfest’s PARADE VIEWING AREA sponsored by Baptist Health 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. 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 will be provided.

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

TICKETS for the 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade will be on sale in August.

Tickets are electronic.

Ticket Policy: Ticket Policy | The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade (winterfestparade.com)

Purchased tickets and have questions? Call 954-241-7938

PARKING FOR THIS AREA:

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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Promenade Park Sunset Terrace
Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park 80 Las Olas Circle Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

CLICK HERE for Additional details.

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Fort Lauderdale Beach District logo
Coca-Cola logo
Stella Artois logo
LaCroix Logo
Twin Peaks Logo
Florida Panthers Logo

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The Winterfest Launch Party

The 2023 Winterfest Launch Party has entered the history books!

Coming in 2024, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of the next Winterfest Launch Party on October 19, 2024.
We’ll see you then!

The 2023 Winterfest Launch Party - Platinum Rewind
2023 Winterfest Launch Party Presented by Gray Robinson Featured Restaurant Casa Calabria
As a Winterfest partner, you will receive tickets to South Florida’s preview of the holiday season featuring Winterfest updates, amazing bites, sips, entertainment, and at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 14, 2023 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!

2023 HIGHLIGHTS
  • The event’s theme “Platinum Rewind” in reflective celebration of  this year’s Parade theme “Reflections Afloat”20 years of Seminole Hard Rock and Winterfest together. This year’s Parade celebrates 52 years as a signature Holiday Tradition in South Florida.
  • Special Performance by Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five courtesy of Ocean Manor Beach Resort.
  • Appearance by the Winterfest Poster Artist – Laura Brill Elmore – 954 Design, and the unveiling of the original artwork of this year’s poster.
  • Future Tech / LG Experience
  • Water Taxi Photo Booth
  • Carroll’s Jewelers Bling Rings
  • Check out what you missed last year – WSVN Channel 7’s coverage (additional event links on winterfestparade.com/videos)
Special Performance by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
Ocean Manor Beach Resort
2023 Poster Artist Laura Brill Elmore
Laura Brill Elmore

Did you receive an invitation but don’t know what to wear? Click on this LookBook link.

Gray Robinson logo
Casa Calabria logo
Piazza Italia Logo
3030 Ocean Logo
Marriott Resort Fort Lauderdale Harbor Beach logo
Billy's Stone Crab Restaurant & Fisheries logo
Mimi's Ravioli logo
Eddie V's logo
Sea Level logo
Timpano Las Olas logo
FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR LOGO
FOGO de CHAO logo
Little Ochi Carl's Seafood Restaurant & Take Out logo
LaCroix Logo
Republic National Distributing Company logo
Stella Artois logo
Sixth Star Logo
The Water Taxi logo
King Security logo
Carroll's Jewelers logo
Fifth Third Bank logo
2023 PARTNERS
  • TITLE SPONSOR: Gray Robinson
  • FEATURED RESTAURANT: Casa Calabria Restaurant
  • BEVERAGES: Republic National Distributing Company, Stella Artois, La Croix
  • RESTAURANTS: 3030 Ocean, Casa Calabria, Piazza Italia

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.