2015

Winterfest Flashback to 2015

“Fairy Tales Afloat”

2015 brought the world of magic to the Parade with the theme “Fairy Tales Afloat.” Grand Marshal Nick Cannon waved to the crowds as Commodore Captain Lee left the helm to stand on the bow of the Republic National Distributing Company’s showboat. The Parade held a record number of entries including barges.

The Blacktie Ball kicked it up a notch with Broadway’s “Kinky Boots.” The Captain’s Meeting found a new location at the Hilton on 17th Street Causeway and the Family Fun Day tied in with the City of Fort Lauderdale’s “Open Streets” for the second year in a row.

As the year came to a close, USA Today 10Best readers recognized Winterfest as one of the Top 10 Best Holiday Festivals.

THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST

Grand Marshal: Nick Cannon

Celebrity and Commodore: Below Deck’s Capt. Lee

photo of Captain Lee Rosbach

Knight: Bob Leider (WSVN)

2015 Bob and Lori Leider
Bob and Lori Leider

Jr. Captain of the Parade:  Madison Smith– Cure SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) South Florida Chapter

Belle of the Ball: Lori Perlman – Broward Health

2015 Belle of the Ball Lori Perlman

Poster Artist: Marcia K. Moore

Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson

2015 Collectible Ornament - "Fairytales Afloat"

Boat Parade Chairman: Mark Swenson

Ball Chairs: Susan Renneisen & Lori Perlman

Student Art Chair: Rosalie Wheatley

Grandstand Chairman: David Greenberger

Control Boat Chair: Jim Zimmerman

Ham Operator Chair: Robin Terrill

Dock Walker Chair: Paula Bolender

Parade Judges Chair: David Mundy

VIP Area Chair: Lisa Duke

Logistic Chair: John Haley

Volunteer Chair: Ginny Miller

Captain’s Cup Chair: Kelly Tortoriello

Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Kandi Osman

Chairman of the Board: Jim Dunn

President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds

THE BOATS OF WINTERFEST

2015 Boat Parade Participants

PRE SHOW  
Boat NumberCryonBoat Name
BBroward College aboard Sea ArkSea Ark
ABroward College aboard WhalerWhaler
DDania Beach Ocean RescueDania Beach Ocean Rescue
GpaddleboarderJeff Berry
HpaddleboarderNaomi Gutnik
EpaddleboarderRK Ocean Gear 1
FpaddleboarderRK Ocean Gear 2
HpaddleboarderRogue
CRomantic VeniceRomantic Venice
JSouth Florida Kayak MeetupSouth Florida Kayak Meetup
   
PARADE  
Boat NumberCryonBoat Name
4612 Dinghies with Toys for Tots12 Dinghies with Malesh
36Carefree Boat Club2 Much Fun
4920/2020/20
29Advanced RoofingAdvanced Roofing
29Advanced Roofing Limo BoatAdvanced Roofing  Limo Boat
32Boatsetters aboard AlcyonAlcyon
63Andy JayAndy Jay
67Chinese Cultural Association of Coral SpringsAqua View
23Winterfest Social MediaAquaAdz
84US Naval Sea Cadet CorpsArcher
70B and BB and B
20Bahia BreezeBahia Breeze
30Rotary of Fort LauderdaleBarge- Rotary -(BK Marine)
75South Florida FordBarge- South Florida Ford (Lovell)
66BeBeBeBe
91Belzona Marine IBelzona Marine I
92Belzona Marine IIIBelzona Marine II
93Belzona Marine IIIBelzona Marine III
10Bimini TwistBimini Twist
69Outboard Paint Shop aboard BoomBoom
54Galleria ReindeerCaprice
16Jr. Captain ShowboatCarrie B
5Republic National Distributing CompanyCatalina
38ConchflyerConchflyer
12Cutie Putt TootieCutie Putt Tootie
39American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Broward CountyDaffy
9Date NightDate Night
2Winterfest Fireworks Barge presented by Dynamic EffectsFireworks Barge
26NutcrackerFirst Love
76Chabad Lubavitch, Happy ChanukahFlamingo
51Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterFloridian Princess
68Freedom Waters FoundationFreedom Waters Foundation Deck Boat
11General LeeGeneral Lee
71Resolutions Made Easy – Credit RepairGot Credit
3Grand Marshal ShowboatGrand Floridian
37Carefree Boat ClubGreat Escape
41HatterascalHatterascal
53Bikini Boat WashHit That
98Its All GoodIts All Good
100 Baptist Health Santa Claus ShowboatJungle Queen
40Knit WitsKnit Wits
17Construction AngelsKool Kat
21La PintitaLa Pintita
6Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Omega Psi Phi FraternityLady Windridge
48Miami Bruce BandLajran
60South Florida ChroniclesLauraki
99 Winterfest Fairy Tales AfloatLiberty Bell
80Love MagicLove Magic
47ACR ElectronicsMark VI
55Miss BradfordMiss Bradford
52Miss JulesMiss Jules
28Miss TrishMiss Trish
25Mr. BobbMr. Bobb
73Mr. CJMr. CJ
18The Wellington Wildlife Concervation CenterMusette
19Winterfest Fantasy Dragon presented by BB&TMusette II
35Carefree Boat ClubMy Girl
74Nauti LadyNauti Lady
72NavigatorNavigator
14OuttaControlOuttaControl
45RoxieRoxie
8Sail FishSail Fish
31West Insurance of FloridaSalty Dawg
34Carefree Boat ClubScout Dorado
43Season’s Hospice FoundationSea Life
94SeakeeperSeakeeper
65SeaSpySeaSpy
50She’s A 10She’s A 10
13ShireanShirean
4 Anthony’s Runway 84/ Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza/ Big 105.9Summerwind
59Florida Spine SpecialistsSundream
33Cliff Berry Inc.The Berry Patch
64The Yellow StreakThe Yellow Streak/ Sea Craft
88Three of a KindThree of a Kind
61Salt Life RentalsTons of Fun
15Two Men And A TruckTwo Men And A Truck
1USCG HudsonUSCG Hudson
22WSVN Channel 7Venetian Lady
89DiveheartWar Eagle
44Burger FiWater Taxi – Fiesta
56Tortuga Music FestivalWater Taxi – Island Discovery
57Florida MarlinsWater Taxi – Island Expedition
58Birch State ParkWater Taxi -Rio Vista
7Pet SupermarketWindridge K
62Xtra DirtyXtra Dirty

2015 VIDEOS:

Cocktail Contest
Black Tie Ball
Launch Party
Flo Rida Passes Grand Marshal Torch to Nick Cannon
Live Version of the Parade
Grand Marshal Experience

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS:

2015 Promotional Poster with Event Dates and Descriptions, Parade Poster and Sponsor Logos
2015 Promotional Poster with Event Dates and Descriptions, Parade Poster and Sponsor Logos

In 2015, USA Today 10Best readers recognized Winterfest as one of the Top 10 Best Holiday Festivals.

2015 USAToday 10Best
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