2009 SCHEULE OF WINTERFEST EVENTS                            sponsorship and dates subject to change   

ONGOING

Winterfest Decorating Seminar On the Winterfest Website and Comcast “On Demand”

Visit the Winterfest website for how-to tips on decorating for parade entries and shoreline residents alike. Learn how to transform your home, condominium, business, dock or boat into a Wonderland or Rock Concert. Watch for televised Seminars featured on Comcast “On Demand.”

NOVEMBER 29    12-5 PM

Winterfest Family Day on the Riverside Hotel Lawn       FREE EVENT

Historic Las Olas Boulevard. CULMINATING with a TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY by Happy Holiday Trees

Enjoy FREE family activities with a Norman Rockwell flare. Croquet, lawn bowling, bicycle helmets, radio appearances, and more. Discounts for the Norman Rockwell exhibit at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. Special musical guests from 7 year old Violinist – Brianna Kahane and 8 year old Vocalist – Julia Dale.

Discounts for the Norman Rockwell exhibit at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. Click here for more Information.

DECEMBER 5    Reception 6-8 PM    Dinner and Dancing   8-MIDNIGHT

Moët & Chandon Champagne Winterfest Black Tie Ball in association with Patron and Two Oceans

Hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock LIVE

The Ball is the most elegant of our festivities and by far the highlight of Fort Lauderdale’s social season. Enjoy the JM Lexus Welcome Reception as you bid on packages in the Fidelity Investments Silent Auction from 6:00- 8:00pm. The Auction features over 250 items to choose from. A live auction takes place inside the ballroom with items such as a 2010 JM Lexus IS 250, Dolphins Skybox, Wine Estate Vacation, a shopping spree from Carroll’s Jewelers and so much more. The silent auction is filled with opportunities to bid on items such as weekend vacations, dinner at your favorite restaurant, sports memorabilia, fine art, collectibles and other unique items. Enjoy wines, champagne and spirits.

Tickets are $225-$350 per person or $2000-$5000 per table of 10. Reservations are now being accepted.

Reservations are now being accepted.  Click here for more Information or to download an invitation.

DECEMBER 7    6-8 PM

Captain’s Meeting

Hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino   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 Star Brite products and other great items. CAPTAINS ONLY. Click here to download a parade application.

DECEMBER 10     6-10 PM

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 aboard the M/Y Grand Floridian and view 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. NO TICKETS are available for sale aboard this luxury yacht.

For more details on how to submit your decorated home for voting OR information on holiday cruises - click here.

DECEMBER 11     6-8 PM

Grand Marshal Reception presented by Edify  

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino This Winterfest Celebration welcoming our 2009 Grand Marshals (YES - THERE ARE TWO THIS YEAR) honorary Captain Amanda Blake includes dignitaries and celebrities who join us to celebrate. Winterfest style. RECEPTION BY INVITATION ONLY. 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. See a Rendering of the SmartForLife/underWAY Grand Marshal Showboat OR updates on the Grand Marshals for 2009 - click here.

DECEMBER 12 - NEW TIME      6 PM

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 38th Annual Boat Parade will start on the New River  as it travels East to the Intracoastal Waterway as it continues North to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. This year’s theme, “That’s Entertainment” embraces the beauty of our waterways with the music and excitement of every era. From the vast numbers of private boats to the giant showboats and corporate megayachts, the 100 parade entrants, 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:

Look for the Smart for Life™/underWAY™ Grand Marshal Showboat, Patron  “Red Carpet” Showboat, WSVN “Animation Domination” Showboat, Seminole Tribe “Comicbook Heroes” Extravaganza, Paul and Young Ron aboard Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Showboat, the Advanced Green Technologies Santa Showboat, The Clydey Foundation “Cirque” Floating Finale, Phantom of the Opera and so much more along the 12 mile parade route- this year is not to be missed!

 

If you don’t want to miss a single entry – find your spot East of the Stranahan House or get your tickets at Celebration Central.

 

SEE THE PARADE AT THE NEW ... IMPROVED ...

DECEMBER 12        GATES open at 3:30 PM

Winterfest Celebration Central presented by Perrier and San Pellegrino 

Grandstand Seating at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Pick up your $5 Coupon for Adult Tickets at the Florida Lottery Terminal in Publix.

For the best seats on land to view the ENTIRE Parade, reserve your tickets today! Stop by theCulinary Courtyard presented by Michelob Ultra featuring Seafood World and Coca-Cola products. Mobile Mike Stage and Big105.9 FM Morning Show Personalities will be on hand with live parade commentary. The Seminole Tribe of Florida will host an area withIndian arts, crafts, birds of prey and authentic Indian dancing.  Experience the Florida Panthers’ Slap Shot Game, Florida Marlins Prize Wheel, Mermaids, Baseball Throw, climb the Rock Wall, Bounce House, Sun-Sentinel’s Kids’ Town and much more!  You may walk in to Birch State Park for a general admission fee of just $3 pp. are invited to experience all the pre-parade activities but the Grandstands are gated so you will not be permitted inside without a ticket.  Walk-ins will need to bring a chair or blanket and save your spot on the southern end of the park near the seawall for optimum viewing. There will be no unauthorized vehicles permitted inside the park the day of the parade. Park and Ride service is BACK with the BUSES and convenient parking at Memorial Park. For each grandstand Ticket purchased, you will also receive a voucher for a Florida Panther’s game in January.

Special appearances by Stanley C. Panther, Billy the Marlin and Santa!  Click here to order your tickets or visit the Front Desk at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

 

Winterfest VIP Viewing Area presented by Huizenga Family Foundation       5:30 - 9:30 PM

at Laura Ward Park and hosted by The Riverside Hotel

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 area located just 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.

2010 DATES TO REMEMBER:

FEBRUARY 18, 2010      6-8 PM

Winterfest Winner’s Circle

Hosted by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center This event will honor all the winners of the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade and the Shoreline Decorating Extravaganza presented by Universal Property and Casualty Insurance. This wrap up party recognizes parade entries, decorated home and business owners, corporate sponsors, board of directors, and Winterfest supporters. One lucky winner win for the People’s Choice Award. Remember to vote for your favorite decorated home or parade entry by visiting the Winterfest website – by voting – you are saying thank you to those that went the extra mile to become a winner! 

MARCH Winterfest Volunteer Party (tba) at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

NOW thru the deadline of NOVEMBER h

Winterfest Fantasy Boat Student Art Contest In cooperation with AT&T

- Awards presented by McKinley Financial

Targeted to students in grades 3rd, 4th and 5th.

Winner’s artwork will grace the inside pages of the AT&T Yellow Pages.

All winners’ will receive an invitation to a Winners’ Reception. Click Here for details.

NOVEMBER          6-9 PM  with Cash Bar 9-MIDNIGHT    LIMITED TO THE FIRST 200 PEOPLE

Winterfest on the Green presented by Blue Martini and Fort Lauderdale Country Club

Roll back to the Cool Jazz Style of the 20’s at the Oldest, but newest Private Club in Fort Lauderdale with this Inaugural Event. Meet Mobile Mike with Jazzy Entertainment by Sixth Star. Cocktails by Blue Martini and Heavy Hor d’Ouevres on the Green. Glow Ball Contest, Neon Putting, Snow and see Santa dressed with over 1,500 lights.  Attire Country Club Chic

$50 per person   Click Here for more details and to RSVP

 

NOVEMBER     Shot Gun for Golf - 9 AM    / Tennis  11 AM

Ed Morse Bayview Cadillac Winterfest Golf & Tennis Classic presented by Ruden McClosky in association with the Miami Dolphins and Florida Hosted by Coral Ridge Country Club       Awards Luncheon/Cocktail Reception

Golf $200 pp / $800 foursome – scramble format. Tennis $125pp – Hit for Prizes & Tournament.  Celebrity Golfers. Each player receives well stocked premium goodie bag and more. Invited Celebrity Golfers include Denis Watson, Jim Kiick, Shawn Wooden, Steve Shapiro, Jeff Conine, OJ McDuffie, Ki-Jana Carter, Twan Russell, Y-100 Froggy, WIOD – Nathalie Rodriguez, and  WINZ - Footy.

Don’t want to play? Enjoy the atmosphere and attend the reception (only $50 per person). Click here for Golf and Tennis Information.