2012 welcomed back Southern Wine & Spirits back to the Winterfest Celebration with the return Moet & Chandon as the sponsor of the Black-Tie Ball with a special performance of “Wicked” and a live auction item by JM Lexus 2013 ES350. The parade’s theme “Musical Memories” hosted, for the first time, a replica of an 1812 tall ship – The Lynx, giant reindeer from the Galleria Mall, Biscayne Lady returned to the Parade, Big 105.9 Paul & Young Ron – Anthony Coal Fired Pizza Entry, Grand Marshal Showboat powered by Ford, paddleboarders; the Baptist Health Santa Showboat returns with the Jolly ol’ Man and more. Winterfest continues its charity initiative encouraging parade entries to promote a charity in the parade. The Parade went “National” with Inside Edition’s Deborah Norville as Grand Marshal showcasing the event on her television show.
Parade Theme: “Musical Memories“
Grand Marshal: Deborah Norville
Commodore: John Haley – Winterfest Boat Parade Chairman
Jr. Captain of the Parade: look for the nominees on the Winterfest facebook page
Belle of the Ball: Lily Pardo – WSVN
Poster Artist: Susan Sommer-Luarca, Official Triple Crown Artist, Official Artist of the NFL, Official Olympic Artist, and Official Artist of the PGA
Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson
Boat Parade Chairman: John Haley
Ball Chairs: Susan Renneisen and Kara Wolf
Shoreline Chair: Rosalie Wheatley
Grandstand Chairman: David Greenberger
Control Boat Chairs: Jim Zimmerman
Ham Operator Chair: Robin Terrill
Chairman of the Board: Robert W. Leider
President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds
