Winterfest Flashback to 2009

“That’s Entertainment”

In 2009, “That’s Entertainment” theme celebrated two grand marshals on the waterway – Kim Kardashian and Alonzo Mourning.

Adding to our commitment with the community, student artist Yanny Issac, a student at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, was the poster designer and the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale celebrated the opening of the Norman Rockwell exhibit at the Winterfest Family Fun Day. 

The 4^th Annual Winterfest White Party at the W Hotel hosted 8 year old Julia Dale and 7 year old violinist Brianna Kahane (who performed on the Ellen Show).

Winterfest also honored the legacy of a Young Cancer Warrior – 15 year old Amanda Blake, who fought against osteosarcoma (a rare form of bone cancer,) as the Jr. Captain of the Parade. Her life touched and changed the parade forever. In her honor, Winterfest will honor a child fighting a difficult battle annually as the Jr. Captain of the Parade.

Another first in 2009, the Kaye Pearson Award – the Spirit of Innovation at the Winner’s Circle which was given to the Clydey Foundation Cirque performance in the parade.

Actor and Funnyman Leslie Nielson was a judge.

Parade Theme: “That’s Entertainment“

THE PEOPLE OF WINTERFEST

Grand Marshals: Alonzo Mourning and Kim Kardashian

Commodore: n/a

Jr. Captain of the Parade: Amanda Blake

Belle of the Ball: Arlette Spaniak

Poster Artist: Yanny Issac

Ornament Designer: Pat Anderson

Boat Parade Chairman: John Haley

Ball Chairs: Susan Renneisen and Connie Chaney

Shoreline Chairs: Rosalie Wheatley and Arlette Spaniak

Grandstand Chairman: Paul Kahn

Control Boat Chair: Bill Lindsey

Ham Operator Chair: Robin Terrill

Carolyn McLaughlin Volunteer Spirits Award Winner: Vivian McKinley

Chairman of the Board: Max Osceola, Jr.

President/CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds