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By The International Festival and Events Association. [links]
See full version: The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
By The International Festival and Events Association. [links]
Commedienne and nationally televised talk show host Joan Rivers is Grand Marshal for 1991.
The 100th Anniversary Fort Lauderdale Centennial events officially begin with the Winterfest boat parade on December 11th. more
2006 marks the First Winterfest White (Launch) Party more
Mickey and Minnie Mouse, celebrating the 25th year of Walt Disney World in Orlando, are Co-Grand Marshals for Winterfest’s 25th anniversary. [links]
This year, Bret Michaels, lead singer of the rock band Poison, has been given the honor of being the 2019 Winterfest Boat Parade Grand Marshal. here
The self-proclaimed “Greatest Show on H20” is an event that has been judged as one of the top 10 parades in the world among 50,000 parades. The boats all make their way in by gathering along the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale to begin their slow procession down the waterway. The boats sail a total of 12 miles down the New River to the Intercoastal Waterway. They then proceed north along the ICW past Bahia Mar and end in Pompano Beach.
The Winterfest parade has been designated as a not-for-profit, 504 (c) (4) organization by the Internal Revenue Service. This means it “is operated primarily for the purpose of bringing about civic betterment and social improvements. It is exempt from taxation as a “social welfare” group civic league or organization not organized for profit but operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare. Its net earnings are devoted exclusively to charitable, educational, or recreational purposes.” [links]
The best way to view the parade is to make a reservation (well in advance) at one of the local waterfront restaurants and bars. There is also a grandstand viewing area inside of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park just north of Sunrise Boulevard. You can also be in the parade with your own boat. Entry fees begin at $35. here
Past celebrity Grand Marshals have been Huey Lewis, Big & Rich, PITBULL, Flo Rida, Deborah Norville, Barry Gibb, Brooke Burke, Jim Belushi, Lorraine Bracco, Frankie Valli, Randy Jackson and Ryan Hunter-Reay. here
New Board Members:
Secretary
Lisa Duke
Chief Financial Officer, Walter Duke + Partners
“We are pleased to welcome Mark, Bill, Britt, and James to their new roles along with our new executive, board, and members,” said Lisa Scott-Founds, President and CEO. “Their new positions are an integral part of Winterfest during the Parade’s 50th Anniversary Celebration this year. The 2021 Board, Parade, and Enhancement Chairs are all boaters. They are focused on bringing our signature event, the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade to the next level. This is an exciting time with plans in the final stages for this memorable year. We look forward to showcasing the Parade enhancements of this community event with a global audience.” more
Erick Eldridge
Vice President of Operations, Light Up The Night
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