The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade is the "Greatest Show on H2O" and the traditional kickoff to the South Florida Holiday Season. Bringing together our community and visitors from around the world, this one-of-a-kind parade of beautifully decorated boats of all sizes is a can't miss extravaganza. With over a million viewers along the 12 mile parade route and an economic impact to...
Winterfest is best known for it’s one of a kind Boat Parade celebrating 44 years. Spurred by the continued popularity of th...e event, a not-for-profit organization, WINTERFEST, Inc., was formed in 1981 to administer the Boat Parade and to build a festival around it. The rest, as they say, “is history.” See More
History:Winterfest, a not-for-profit organization (501c4). Founding sponsors include the Marine Industries of South Florida, Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale, the City of Fort Lauderdale and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.ManagementKenneth A. Ortner Chairman of the Board of DirectorsLisa Scott-Founds, President and CEOKathleen G. Keleher, Marketing and Parade...
The Greatest Show on H2O - World's Most Watched Boat Parade. Winterfest is best known for it's one of a kind Boat Parade celebrating 40 years. We were rated 20th in the top Boat Parades!