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Winterfest Fantasy Boat Student Art Contest presented by YP

Winterfest White Party Hosted by Harbor Beach Marriott. Be a part of the media glitz as Winterfest kicks off the Holiday Season. Musical performances highlight the parade’s theme throughout the evening at this exclusive party for sponsors, media partners and select Winterfest guests. Jewelry display from Carroll’s Jewelers. Unveiling of this year’s poster and entertainment. Special room rates for this event.

Winterfest Family Day  Hosted by Riverside Hotel on the Lawn.
Enjoy FREE family activities such as arts, crafts, bounce house,  samplings, photos with Santa and much more. A variety of entertainment for the entire family to enjoy.
 

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Black Tie Ball presented by Moët & Chandon      

in association with Absolut Vodka      Estancia Wines      Southern Wine & Spirits

Reception 6 - 8 p.m.    Dinner and Dancing 8 - midnight
Hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino  at Hard Rock Live

The Ball is the most elegant of our festivities and by far the highlight of Fort Lauderdale’s social season. Bid on over 250 items in the Fidelity Investments Silent Auction.  A live auction takes place inside the ballroom with items such as a Wine Estate Vacation from Southern Wine & Spirits and a shopping spree from Carroll’s Jewelers. Bid on weekend vacations, dinner at your favorite restaurant, sports memorabilia, fine art, collectibles and much more. Enjoy Constellation wines  and spirits. Tickets are on sale on this website for $225-$350 per person or $2000-$3500 per table of 10.

Captain’s Meeting presented and hosted by West Marine on State Road 84 in Fort Lauderdale. 

This is a mandatory meeting for all Boat Parade participants to receive line-up information, rules and regulations for the parade. West Marine Goodie bags featuring great items from our sponsors. CAPTAINS ONLY.
 

Shoreline Decorating Extravaganza presented by Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
This festive event encourages the shoreline community to show their holiday spirit while creating a beautiful backdrop for the Boat Parade. WSVN will film all the beautifully decorated homes & businesses along the New River in Downtown Fort Lauderdale to the Intracoastal Waterway ending at Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach along the Parade Route. Contact Winterfest on details regarding Holiday Light Cruises aboard the M/Y Floridian Princess and other vessels.
 

CONTROL BOATER, PARADE SPOTTERS and HAM OPERATORS ONLY at the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. Contact Winterfest on how to get involved.

This Winterfest Celebration welcoming our 2013 Grand Marshal includes dignitaries and celebrities who join us to celebrate. Winterfest style. RECEPTION BY INVITATION ONLY. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.  This fabulous reception is the prelude to the parade. Many local VIP’s, dignitaries, sponsors will be on hand to welcome this year’s celebrity Grand Marshal. Fort Lauderdale’s Mayor, Jack Seiler, will give the Grand Marshal a key to our beautiful city and Riverwalk, Inc. will present a brick in his/her name(s) for the Riverwalk Celebrity Walk of Fame on the banks of the staging area of the Parade.

Grandstand Viewing Area at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Fort Lauderdale
For the best seats on land to view the Parade, reserve your reserved and assigned seats online (ticket/merchandise section of this website). Seats are $22.00 per adult / $18.00 per child 10 and under (plus tax). FREE interactive games for the whole family in the Chris Evert Hospital Safety and Family Fun Zone

• Florida Panthers’ Slap Shot Game                  Florida Marlins Prize Wheel            Mermaids               Baseball Throw
• climb the Rock Wall           Bounce House                    SunSentinel’s Kids’ Town       Mobile Mike       and much more!
• Stop by the Culinary Courtyard presented by Michelob Ultra, Miami Food Trucks
• Drinks and festival foods - all for sale.

The most prestigious location to watch the Winterfest Boat Parade! Close to  400 community leaders, dignitaries and Winterfest Sponsors will enjoy the ambiance of the Riverside Hotel located moments from the beginning of the parade route.  This event includes a magnificent buffet and cocktails. The area is also host to the television show and our boat parade judges. This area is Winterfest’s way of saying thank you to all of our Board of Directors and Sponsors. BY INVITATION ONLY

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade  starting on the New River in Fort Lauderdale and traveling to the Intracoastal north to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach.   The 42nd Annual Boat Parade will stage on the New River along the docks west of Stranahan House to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The Parade travels East to the Intracoastal Waterway as it continues North to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach.  Private boats to the giant showboats and corporate megayachts will be adorned with hundreds of thousands of lights, music, entertainment, decorations, celebrities, musical groups, beauty queens and many other exciting entries expected to be viewed by over one million spectators. Parade highlights: Grand Marshal Showboat (Floridian Princess), Galleria Mall Reindeer Barge and the Baptist Health Santa Showboat. Boat entries are now being accepted (Cost to enter a private boat is ONLY $35 - download under applications).