Winterfest Flashback to 2012

“Musical Memories”

2012 welcomed back Southern Wine & Spirits 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, a 2013 ES350. 

With the theme “Musical Memories”, the parade hosted, for the first time, a replica of an 1812 tall ship – The Lynx, giant reindeer from the Galleria Mall, the return of Biscayne Lady, Big 105.9 Paul & Young Ron – Anthony Coal Fired Pizza entry, Grand Marshal Showboat powered by Ford, and 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.

THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST

Grand Marshal: Deborah Norville

Commodore: John Haley – Winterfest Boat Parade Chairman

Jr. Captain of the Parade: Sydney Lister – S.I.D.E.S.

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 and Carol Sjursen

Dock Walker Chair: Mark Swenson

Parade Judges Chairman: David Mundy

VIP Area/Winner’s Circle Chairman: Stacy Copeland

Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Carol Sjursen

Chairman of the Board: Robert W. Leider

President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS