Winterfest Flashback to 2022
“Neon Nightlife Under The Sea”
![Neon Nightlife Under the Sea Logo](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Neon-Logo-Horizontal-blur_2000x318-1024x163.png)
THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST
Grand Marshals: Say “Bye Bye Bye” to just one and plan on being more than “Satisfied” with three Florida – based Grand Marshals for Winterfest 2022 – Taylor Dayne, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick
![2022 Grand Marshals for the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade - Taylor Dayne, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/image001-1024x576.png)
![Taylor Dayne, Co-Grand Marshal of the 2022 Winterfest Boat Parade Credit Peter Barat](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Taylor-Dayne-14-Credit-Peter-Barat.jpg)
![Joey Fatone, Co-Grand Marshal of the 2022 Winterfest Boat Parade](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/joey-pic-suit.png)
![Chris Kirkpatrick, Co-Grand Marshal of the 2022 Winterfest Boat Parade](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Studio-Session-098_1706x2559.jpg)
Celebrities: Captain Lee (Bravo’s Below Deck)
Commodore: Steven Savor
Belle of the Ball: Lisa Duke
![2022 Belle of the Ball Lisa Duke](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-Belle-of-the-Ball-Lisa-Duke-headshot_1132x1132-1024x1024.jpg)
![2022 Commodore Steven Savor](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-Commodore-Steven-Savor-headshot_1728x1728-1024x1024.jpg)
![2022 Belle of the Ball Lisa Duke Neon Nighlife Under the Sea](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-Belle-of-the-Ball-Lisa-Duke-Neon-Nighlife-Under-the-Sea.jpg)
![2022 Belle of the Ball and Commodore Lisa Duke and Steven Savor](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-Belle-Lisa-Duke-Commodore-Steven-Savor-AD4_0374-scaled.jpg)
Jr. Captain of the Parade: Luna Maria on behalf of the Forza Stefano Charitable Foundation
![Forza Stefano Charitable Foundation logo](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Stefano6-FINAL_2000x2000-1024x1024.jpg)
![2022 Jr. Captain Luna Maria giving a thumbs up.](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-Jr.-Captain-Luna-Maria.jpeg)
Poster Artist: Dennis Friel
![Poster Artist - Dennis Friel working on a painting of a fish](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Poster-Artist-Dennis-Friel-1024x684.jpg)
![2022 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Poster by Dennis Friel](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/220414-Winterfest-FullColor-POSTER-24x30_FINAL2052x2559.jpg)
Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson
Boat Parade Chairman: Britt Lanier
Parade Enhancement: Jimmie Harrison
Ball Chair: Susan Renneisen and Roxana Garciga
Parade Viewing Area Chairman: David Greenberger
Control Boat Chair: Dave Plotnik
Ham Operator Chair: Carol Sjursen
Dock Walker Chair: Michael Keleher
VIP Area: Lisa Duke
Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Debbie Drab
Launch Party Chair: Alyssa Lovitt
Chairman of the Board: Mark Swenson
President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds
Board/Advisory Committee Chairs:
- Marketing: Karla Nelson-Thatcher
- Sponsorship: Kristin Kauffmann
- Governance: Robyn Vines / Johnny Williams
- Community Outreach: Alice Harry
- Future Vision: Ben Wesley
- Winterfest Foundation: Gerry Angeli (winterfestfoundation.org)
The 2022 Boat Parade Judges
![2022 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Judges - Christopher Krzemien, Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie REALTOR®, Paul Castronovo iHeartMedia / News Anchor / On-air Personality, Dean Trantalis Mayor - City of Fort Lauderdale, Rear Admiral Brendan C. McPherson, United States Coast Guard - Sector 7, Stacy Ritter President & CEO, Visit Lauderdale, Carolyn Michaels, Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CWP2022_WinterfestVIP160_2000x1333-1024x682.jpg)
THE BOATS OF WINTERFEST
2022 Boat Parade Participants
2022 Boat Parade Award Winners
SPECIAL AWARDS INCLUDE: ROOKIE AWARD, PASSIONATE FOR PARADES AWARD (in more than one Parade – based on boaters entering the Pompano Parade), BOB LEIDER AWARD – Best in Television, KAYE PEARSON AWARD – Spirit of Innovation, BEACON LIGHTS AWARDS – Use of Moving Lights, ADMIRAL AWARD – Spirit and Enthusiasm, JOE MILLSAPS AWARD – Military Spirit, and PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD.
People’s Choice Award
![Mr. Bobb, boat number 20 in the 2022 Winterfest Boat Parade](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-20-1024x683.jpg)
Category: BARGE
BEST OVERALL
#3 – KROGER DELIVERY FIREWORKS PRODUCED BY DYNAMIC EFFECTS
BEST IN SOUND
#18 – BALLYHOO
Category: PRESHOW & UNDER 20′
BEST OVERALL
G – AQUA FLIGHT
BEST IN LIGHTS
#85 – LADY DIANA
BEST IN THEME
#76 – THE PARIS PRINCESS
BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT
BCD – FLORIDA PADDLING TRAILS ASSOCIATION
Category: GOVERNMENT
BEST OVERALL
#1 – UNITED STATES COAST GUARD CUTTER HUDSON
BEST IN LIGHTS
#4 – FORT LAUDERDALE FIRE BOAT 49
BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT
#2 – UNITED STATES COAST GUARD 49′
BEST IN SOUND
A – USCG HELICOPTER
Category: CHARTER 30′-59′
BEST OVERALL
#39 – FLORIDA CHILDREN’S THEATER ABOARD AQUA VIEW
BEST IN SOUND
#48 – RICKY VALIDO & the HIALEAH HILLBILLIES ABOARD BLACK PEARL
BEST IN THEME
#27 – WATER TAXI RIVERWALK
Catergory: CHARTER 20′-35′
BEST OVERALL
#74 – MISS PONTOON
BEST IN LIGHTS
#43 – ROMANTIC VENICE
BEST IN THEME
#32 – CRUISIN TIKIS
Category: CHARTER 60’+
BEST OVERALL
#57 – SANTA DELIVERED BY AMAZON ABOARD JUNGLE QUEEN
BEST IN LIGHTS
#12 – ROBINSON’S JEWELERS ABOARD USS MOBILE MIKE
BEST IN SOUND
#9 – TWIN PEAKS RESTAURANT ABOARD SUNDREAM
BEST IN SOUND
#61 – STAYING AFLOAT PARTY BOAT
BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT
#8 – REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY ABOARD CAPRICE
BEST IN THEME
#10 – H-PROOF ABOARD SUMMERWIND
Category: PRIVATE 20′-39′
BEST OVERALL
#13 – 26′ SAILFISH
BEST IN LIGHTS
#86 – BOUT TIME
BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT
#29 – I’M GOING TO MISS HER
BEST IN THEME
#96 – T/T SEA CLEF
BEST IN SOUND
#24 – FELICITY
ROOKIE
#92 – BLUE BIDDIE
Category: PRIVATE 40′-59′
BEST OVERALL
#30 – THE OFFICE
BEST IN LIGHTS
#49 – HEYCA I
BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT
#50 – VALENTINA
Category: PRIVATE 60’+
BEST OVERALL
#26 – DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’
BEST OVERALL
#20 – MR BOBB
BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT
#41 – SAVIOR FAIRE
Category: COMMERCIAL 20′-39′
BEST OVERALL
#38 – ALLCOMM ABOARD BREAKIN’ WAVES
BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT
#34 – TIGIRLILY GOLD ABOARD SEA CHARM
BEST IN SOUND
#97 – KEG KING ABOARD KEG LIFE
ROOKIE
#5 – SLT COLLECTION ABOARD RED NOSE SPEED BOAT
Category: COMMERCIAL 40′-59′
BEST OVERALL
#62 – FLORIDA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL ABOARD BLUEFOOT PIRATE ADVENTURES
BEST IN LIGHTS
#53 – 12 DINGHIES OF CHRISTMAS WITH SEA TOW
BEST IN LIGHTS
#65 – CAREFREE BOAT CLUB ABOARD MARLIN
BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT
#35 – THE TAIRON AGUILERA BAND ABOARD BREEZE TIKI CHARTERS
BEST IN SOUND
#45 – MIAMI VIP YACHTS ABOARD DOUBLE DOWN
Category: COMMERCIAL 60+
BEST OVERALL
#46 – CORAL RIDGE YACHT CLUB ABOARD FREEDOM
BEST IN LIGHTS
#44 – CELSIUS ABOARD CATALINA
BEST IN THEME
#60 – FLEET ADVANTAGE ABOARD WHITE STAR
Category: NON-PROFIT 20′-39′
BEST OVERALL
#15 – BISCAYNE BAY FOUNDATION
BEST IN LIGHTS
#70 – SALVATION ARMY OF BROWARD ABOARD SALLY
BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT
#98 – TOYS FOR TOTS 75TH ANNIVERSARY ABOARD STAYING AFLOAT PARTY BOAT
BEST IN THEME
#16 – STREET SOLDIERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB ABOARD SHOW ME THE MAHI
Category: NON-PROFIT 40′-59′
BEST OVERALL
#25 – SEA CADETS ABOARD ARCHER
BEST IN THEME
#64 – THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION ABOARD WATER TAXI DALE R
BEST IN SOUND
#93 BROWARD COLLEGE ABOARD WATER TAXI RIO VISTA
Category: NON-PROFIT 60+
BEST OVERALL
#56 – THE INTERNATIONAL SEAKEEPERS SOCIETY ABOARD RUBBERDUCK
BEST IN LIGHTS
#73 – CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF FORT LAUDERDALE ABOARD FLAMINGO
BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT
#40 – ANN STORCK CENTER ABOARD ROCKO
BEST IN THEME
#28 – IMPACT HEALTH SHARING ABOARD CARRY ON
BEST IN THEME
#42 – THE NAKED WARRIOR PROJECT ABOARD BAD BRAD
Category: SAILBOAT
BEST OVERALL
#99 – UNEXPECTED PLEASURE
BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT
#68 – AIREZE
BEST IN LIGHTS
#82 – KNORRBIE II
Category: SHOWBOAT
BEST OVERALL
#6 – FIFTH THIRD BANK SHOWBOAT with SEMINOLE HARD ROCK GRAND MARSHALS ABOARD SOUTH BEACH LADY
BEST IN THEME
#19 – CARRIE B JR. CAPTAIN POWERED BY FPL MOVED BY TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT
#7 – WSVN CHANNEL 7 ABOARD ROYAL PRINCESS
Category: SPECIALTY AWARDS
ADMIRAL AWARD – Spirit and Enthusiasm
#72 – TRIPLE CARE ABOARD CATCH MY DRIFT
JOE MILLSAPS AWARD – Military Spirit Award
#58 – FREEDOM WATERS
BEACON LIGHTS AWARDS – Use of Moving Lights
#WINTERFEST NUTCRACKER ABOARD WATER TAXI FIESTA DECORATED BY SIXTH STAR
KAYE PEARSON AWARD – Spirit of Innovation
#100 – SANTA SHOWBOAT DELIVERED BY AMAZON ABOARD JUNGLE QUEEN
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
#20 – MR. BOBB
BOB LEIDER – Best In Television
#56 – THE INTERNATIONAL SEAKEEPERS SOCIETY ABOARD RUBBERDUCK
Category: PASSIONATE FOR PARADES
Winterfest, Pompano and Boca
#13 – 26′ SAILFISH
Winterfest and Pompano
#2 – UNITED STATES COAST GUARD 49′
Winterfest and Pompano
#38 – ALLCOMM ABOARD BREAKIN’ WAVES
Winterfest and Pompano
#53 – 12 DINGHIES OF CHRISTMAS WITH SEA TOW
Winterfest and Pompano
#68 – AIREZE
Winterfest and Pompano
#97 – KEG KING ABOARD KEG LIFE
NEW & NOTABLE
Winterfest’s New Logo
As of the Winterfest Launch Party, October 21, 2022, Winterfest has a brand new logo!
![Winterfest Logo](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Winterfest-Logo_2000x1395-1024x714.png)
Winterfest’s First Postal Mark
In 2022, The United States Postal Service honored Winterfest, Inc. with its own Postal Mark celebrating the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade.
![Winterfest Inc's First Postal Mark, granted in 2022, celebrating the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Postal-Mark-1024x639.jpg)
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Belles of the Ball Luncheon – October 9th, 2022
![Belles of the Ball Luncheon - 2022.10.09](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Belles-of-the-Ball-Luncheon-2022.10.09_2774x2081-scaled.jpg)
The Winterfest Black Tie Ball Invitation
![A 2022 Promotional Poster with Parade Theme, Event Dates and Titles, and Sponsor Logos](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/WFest22-Venice-Sept-scaled.jpg)
![2022 Promotional Poster with Event Dates and Descriptions, Dennis Friel Parade Poster and Sponsor Logos](https://winterfestparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-Dates-to-Remember-Friel-Poster-Sponsors_5414x7200-scaled.jpg)
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