2018 Winterfest Brochure featuring Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade

DECEMBER 15, 2018

POSTER ARTIST: RAQUEL CORDÓN

Winterfest has Heart in this community – please help us expand our mission.

Visit http://thewinterfestfoundation.org for more information and to donate.

FANTASY BOAT STUDENT ART CONTEST Deadline: January 15th

Open to all Broward County Students Grades 3 - 5

Special thank you to:

Draw a fantasy boat for this year’s student art contest. Enjoy a gallery showing and reception at the Museum of Discovery and Science. All participants will receive tickets to the South Florida Fair as well as a kids meal from PDQ, Bubba Gump, a participation certificate and an invitation to the Awards Reception.

Artwork from 2017 participants

JR. CAPTAIN Congratulations Thomas Boegler representing The Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at Broward Health Diagnosed with Stage 3 Wilms Tumor at the age of 4, Thomas Boegler is this year’s Jr. Captain. Congratulations to 7 year old Thomas who received 3,735 votes during our social media campaign. Thomas, his family and charity members will be aboard the Winterfest® Jr. Captain Showboat powered by--

Congratulations to all our nominees who will be aboard the Santa Showboat.

THE WINTERFEST FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE 800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. REGISTRATION#: CH53727

GET YOUR DISCOUNT COUPONS (UP TO $20 VALUE) Visit select Publix Super Market Locations for your discount coupons toward adult reserved and assigned tickets at the Grandstand Viewing Area powered by Ford.* Compliments of YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS AT TOTAL WINE & MORE, CROWN WINE & SPIRITS or the SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO Go to http://bit.ly/WF5coupon to find a store near you. (*valid while supplies last)

TRACK THE PARADE - DOWNLOAD OUR FREE APP Visit winterfestparade.com/santa or search Winterfest Santa Tracker in your App Store powered by 2

FAMILY FUN DAY November 25th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

FREE activities for kids of all ages! Look for the brand new giant Toboggan Tunnel, Polar Express, Catabella Express, SunSentinel Kids Town, activities from Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Win prizes from South Florida Ford, Face Painting, Florida Renaissance Pirate Ship, the Danielle Pet Rescue Row, photo opps with Santa and mascots, complimentary bicycle helmets from Epilepsy Presented by Foundation of Florida, virtual reality experience from iFLY and the ultimate Plinko game from Southwest Airlines. Get samples from LaCroix, RX Bar, Power Crunch, Nesquik, Gogo Squeeze Gogurtz and so much more. Enjoy the sounds of the Shane Duncan Band bringing us back in time to the 80s along with special performances by School of Rock, the South Florida Cloggers and other guests. Get your ice skating on with a REAL ice rink from the Florida Panthers (fee to skate). There will be food and beverages for sale. A perfect day on the river for the entire family.

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NEED A HOTEL ROOM? CONTACT OUR TITLE SPONSOR

OFFICIAL VIEWING HOTEL

1-800-937-0010 seminolehardrockhollywood.com

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DOWNTOWN PARADE PARKING CITY PARKING

Visit the City of Fort Lauderdale’s website for a map of city parking locations - www.fortlauderdale.gov/parking/parking.htm

AUTONATION GARAGE 200 SW 1st Avenue in Downtown Fort Lauderdale TAKE BRIGHTLINE TO THE PARADE, go to www.gobrightline.com and use the promo code PARADE18

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WINTERFEST® WHITE PARTY October 26th, 7 – 10 p.m.

The hottest party of the year signals the beginning of Winterfest’s 47th Anniversary season. This exclusive party is by invitation only and your ticket in is sponsorship or board of directors participation. 500 guests will enjoy amazing entertainment and scrumptious food while enjoying libations from Republic National Distributing Company, Stella Artois and LaCroix. Rock with U will have you dancing the night away.

Hosted By

featured restaurant

A special thank you to Steve Savor for his contribution to the Winterfest Foundation to benefit the Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund.

Catch the reveal of the 2018 original poster art by local artist, Raquel Cordón, and Carroll’s Jeweler’s official Winterfest® Accessories.

Grand Marshal Announcement and Meet Bravo’s Captain Lee of “Below Deck” The Colonnade Outlets will have a special Give-away. Relax in the EventLuxe Lounge.

Photo booth compliments of

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December 8th, 6 p.m. – midnight

Tables of 10 now being accepted at $3000-$5000.

Individual tickets $300 per person

Kick Off the night with the Red Carpet Reception • BID TODAY! Bid Early and often on the Silent Auction featuring 200+ unique items. (You do not need to attend to bid.) https://qtego.net/qlink/winterfest • The ultimate party themed with performances from

Broadway thanks to our partnership with Broadway Across America. Take a journey from Russia to Paris during this traveling ball held at the new Hard Rock Event Center with Anastasia. Dance the night away with Private Stock 12-piece band.

• Libations from the ice bar and plenty of spirits to quench your thirst.

• The HOTTEST ticket of Fort Lauderdale’s social season • Photo opportunities courtesy of Ultimate software and Twinbrook Insurance.

Live Auction: - - - - -

Carroll’s Jewelers Shopping Spree Casa Calabria Party for 250!

Savior Faire yachting experience with Captain Lee Museum of Discovery & Science Private Event Pink Sands Resort 2018 Belle of the Ball: Alyssa Lovitt Twinbrook Private Beech Jet 400 xp

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GRAND MARSHAL RECEPTION Presented By

Hosted By

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino INVITATION ONLY EVENT Welcome our 2018 Grand Marshal, to Winterfest’s star-studded History of Grand Marshals amidst local VIPs, dignitaries and sponsors. Huey Lewis will receive the keys from the Mayors of Broward County and the City of Fort Lauderdale. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale will present a brick for the Riverwalk Celebrity Walk of Fame in his honor. See the Grand Marshal Parade Night on the Bow Cam! Be a part of the VIP Experience

2018 Grand Marshal

HUEY LEWIS

Limited tickets for sale on the Grand Marshal Showboat

call 954-767-0686

Past Grand Marshals include: Top L-R Pitbull, Deborah Norville, Kim Kardashian, Alonzo Mourning, Regis Philbin, Jim Belushi, Kelly Ripa, Tracey Morgan, Flo Rida, Ryan Hunter-Raey, Nick Cannon, Shaquille O’Neal, and Big & Rich.

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CELEBRITIES AND CELEBRATIONS More than 1 million people will be watching the fun as we celebrate 47 Years as the “Greatest Show on H2O” See our Grand Marshal, Parade Captain - Captain Lee, and other Celebrities throughout the Parade.

Captain Lee and Kate Chastain Bravo’s “Below Deck”

Miss Florida USA Genesis Davila

Miss Florida Teen USA Lou Schieffelin

Ms. International World, Kelsey Rae La Barbara and Miss Latina International, Francisca Garcia

2018 Commodore Johnny Williams

Shane Duncan All Access Band Erotic Exotic Band

Joey Fatone Chris Kirkpatrick founding members of the pop group *NSYNC aboard the showboat 7

ENTER YOUR BOAT STARTING AT $35 (PRIVATE ENTRY) December 15th – 6:30 p.m.

Staging / Start Location: New River – entries are docked from the Stranahan House west to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Parade Route: Along the New River in Downtown Fort Lauderdale up the Intracoastal to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. There are 12 miles of shoreline to catch the Parade from your favorite spot!

47 years as the Greatest Show on H20 Boat Categories: private, charter, commercial, showboat, barge, classic, nonprofit, sailboat and pre-show (paddle board, kayak, and gondola).

This year’s Highlights:

HAVE A BOAT But can’t be in the Parade? Volunteer as a CONTROL BOAT. 8

PARTY IN THE PARK See Huey Lewis from the Best Seats on the Parade Route!

Experience By Land

GRANDSTAND VIEWING AREA Powered By

December 15th - gates open at 3:30 p.m. at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park AUTHORIZED TICKET LOCATIONS

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Front Desk, Winterfest Office - online - mail or phone Purchase your tickets and get Added Value!

Take in the Parade’s sights and sounds from the best seats on land!

All seats are reserved and assigned Commentary by Culinary Courtyard presented by plenty of food and beverages for sale Live Entertainment on the Fort Lauderdale Stage Featuring

FESTIVAL ATMOSPHERE Photos with Santa Engage with a variety of vendors and charity groups.

Interactive games

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LIGHT UP THE PARADE ROUTE! December 15th, 6:30 - 11 p.m.

Live on the Parade route? Adorn your house, condominium, business and/or dock with lights and decorations for a chance to be on TV. WSVN Channel 7 will feature the best of the best decorated homes and businesses along the Parade route in our television special.

Be sure to give your best Parade wave to photographers and film crew aboard the Grand Marshal Showboat.

In memory of Dr. William Zenga

VIP VIEWING AREA December 15th, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Presented By

LIGHTS - CAMERA - FIREWORKS The Parade’s “Official Start” takes place here!

Hosted By 500+ community leaders and sponsors will enjoy the perfect view to watch the Parade from Laura Ward Park next to the historic Riverside Hotel and Stranahan House. Guests will mingle amongst Parade judges while enjoying delectable food and cocktails. A special ‘thank you’ to Holy Cross Hospital for their continued support. Join the Winterfest® family of sponsors to experience this party first hand!

WANT A TICKET? Become a Sponsor!

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CAPTAIN’S MEETING December 10th, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Presented By

Mandatory for participants to attend, includes review of rules, regulations, and line-up information with U.S. Coast Guard, Fort Lauderdale Marine Patrol and Parade Organizers. Dinner and cocktails after the meeting. Each entry will receive a well stocked goodie bag along with a souvenir burgee and gift from HCB Yachts who is helping with the #MSDStrong 17 Angels in the parade.

Hosted By

Official Boat Committee Location

CAPTAIN’S CUP

February 13, 2019, 6 - 9 p.m.

Hosted By

Join us as we thank and congratulate the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Boat Parade’s winners, participants, and sponsors.

Live entertainment, cocktails, full-course dinner and more!

March 7, 2019

VOLUNTEER PARTY

Hosted By

This celebratory event honors the people who play a huge role in the success of Winterfest® – our volunteers! The Carolyn McLaughlin Spirit of Volunteerism Award recipient will be announced during event.

Winterfest team with past recipients

2017 Volunteer Award recipient Bob Parkinson

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GRANDSTAND VIEWING AREA

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Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

• Enjoy the Parade from the best seats on land • All seats reserved and assigned

Tickets are available at

• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino • Crown Wine & Spirits AND Total Wine & More Locations • Winterfest® office or https://winterfestparade.com/tickets

PARK & RIDE SERVICE

Park at the Galleria & Ride to Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

$5 per person R/T (under 3 years ride free).

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EXPERIENCE WINTERFEST® TICKET ORDER FORM

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM AS COMPLETELY AND ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE TO ENSURE PROMPT SERVICE. TODAY'S DATE LAST NAME FIRST NAME GROUP NAME (Parties of 20 or More) CELL PHONE ADDRESS CITY

STATE

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E-MAIL ADDRESS

PLEASE ENTER THE NUMBER OF TICKETS YOU ARE PURCHASING. BLACK TIE BALL (Dec. 8th) SOLD OUT Table of Ten $5,000.00 _______ _______ Table of Ten $4,000.00

_______ Table of Ten $3,000.00 _______ Tickets @ $300.00 each = ___________

SHOWBOAT TICKETS (Dec. 15th) _______ Starting at $75.00 each

= Call for Details

Promo Code GRANDSTAND VIEWING AREA (Dec. 15th) _______ Adult @ $25.00 each Adult Seat $ _______ Senior / Military @ $22.00 each Senior / Military Seat $ Child Seat $ _______ Child (age 10 and under) @ $20.00 each GRANDSTAND GROUP SEATS (20 or more) _______ $22.00 each

___________ ___________ ___________ ___________

Group Seats $ ___________ 6% Sales Tax $ ___________

TOTAL PAYMENT INFORMATION Method of payment:

AMEX

Visa

M/C

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Check

Name on Card Credit Card Number Expiration Date

CVV Code

Signature

Mail your Ticket Order Form and payment to: Winterfest, Inc., 512 N.E. 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Call 954-767-0686, email info@winterfestparade.com or WinterfestParade.com 14

BE A PART OF THE “GREATEST SHOW ON H2O” BOAT ENTRY FEES START AT ONLY $35 VESSEL INFORMATION Vessel Name_________________________ Length ______ Beam _______ Draft ________ Vessel Owner’s Name/Captain__________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________ City______________________________ State_____________ Zip__________________ Phone_____________________________ Cell__________________________________ Email_________________________________________________________________ Have you navigated the New River? o Yes o No Max Speed of your Vessel:__________ o Powerboat o Sailboat o Non-Motorized o Motor Yacht Which direction will you be heading after the Parade? o North o South Entry Coordinator Name_________________________________________________________

(if different than the Owner/Captain)

Company Name_______________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________ City______________________________ State_____________Zip___________________ Phone_____________________________ Cell__________________________________ Email_________________________________________________________________

CATEGORIES AND FEES FOR ENTERING

All entries will receive a complimentary 8x10 photograph and two tickets to the Captain’s Cup on February 13, 2019 & a well-stocked goody bag.

Note: All boats must provide proof of insurance before being considered for parade participation. This form is an application only, no entry is granted by submission. o Non-Motorized Pre-Show $35 (No Signage) o Private $35 (No Signage) o Non Profit $35 (Non Profit signage ONLY on private vessel) o Classic Boats $35 (Non Profit signage ONLY on private vessel) o Commercial (Privately owned vessel with Corporate Signage – not a charter boat) o 20’ - 39’ $250 o 40’ - 59’ $500 o 60’ and over $1000 o Tour Boat/Charter Boat

Any boat charging for charter with or without corporate signage

Includes tickets to events

o 20’ - 39’ $500 o 40’ - 59’ $1000 o 60’ and over $1500 o Showboat (Guaranteed Television in one-hour special on WSVN) $8000 PAYMENT: Total Amount: o Cash o Check o Discover o Visa/MC o AMEX o Online Payment Name on Card: ______________________________________________ Card #____________________________________ Exp:___________________ Signature:_________________________________ CVV Code:_______________

Mail your application, payment and proof of insurance to: Winterfest® Boat Application, 512 N.E. 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Call 954-767-0686, email info@winterfestparade.com or visit WinterfestParade.com

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PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

WATCH - DOWNLOAD & VOTE for your FAVORITE BOAT

(There’s a FREE app for that) DOWNLOAD THE WINTERFEST APP POWERED BY SCROLL THRU THE IMAGES and VOTE and you might WIN!

WEB: Each boat has an assigned number and you can vote on WinterfestParade.com or text your vote to 23000 (example: text - Boat00 to 23000) VOTING: DECEMBER 15-JANUARY 12: Don’t miss out on the action! Watch the Parade live on Fort Lauderdale Channel 78 or live streaming on the web and Facebook.

You can be a JUDGE simply by voting for your favorite entry during the Parade on December 15th until January 12th. Check out WinterfestParade.com to find the app and details on the categories judged; such as best decorated, sound, spirit and more!

2018 JUDGES: FOUNDING SPONSORS Suzanne Bogdan Chair Elect, Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Rear Admiral Peter J. Brown United States Coast Guard - Sector 7 Nathalie Rodriguez 939 MIA (On Air Personality, iHeart Media) Marty Kiar Broward County Property Appraiser Stacy Ritter President & CEO, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Jack Seiler Former Mayor - City of Fort Lauderdale Jeffrey Levine President, REALTOR® of the Palm Beaches and Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors And YOU! Download the Winterfest App, Vote, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win round trip travel on Southwest Airlines®.

Official Rules: https://winterfestparade.com/people-choice-award The People’s Choice Award begins on December 15, 2018 at 11:59 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) and ends on January 12, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.

ET (the “Promotion Period”). Sponsor’s computer is the official time-keeping device for the Sweepstakes. Winner may not substitute or transfer all or any portion of any prizes. Air travel does not include taxes and fees from $5.60 one-way.

GET YOUR PHOTO ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA Upload your Selfie using #WinterfestFL18 LOOK for your photos on our Social Media Screen as it sails thru the Parade.

Remember to follow us on Winterfest.Parade

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WATERWAY CLOSINGS - YOU NEED TO KNOW Parade Day –Saturday Dec. 15th closings will be in effect: • New River closes at 2:30 p.m. to non-parade vessels from the Fork near Little Florida, West of Cooley’s Landing (2606993N, 08009192W) East to Marker 9 • Intracoastal Waterway will close at 5:20 p.m. from Port Everglades to Oakland Park Bridge South 6:20 p.m. North of Oakland Park Bridge to Lake Santa Barbara • Parade staging/Line Up 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. ALL Parade Vessels, New River • Parade Start Time: 6:30 p.m., SHARP

NO ANCHORING ZONES No anchor zones will be enforced throughout the New River and Birch State Park.

Visit www.winterfestparade.com/where-can-i-anchor-a-spectator-boat to view the route.

BRIDGE CLOSINGS FOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC (Bridge times are approximate) UP DOWN 7th Avenue Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 p.m.

FEC Railroad Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:45 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 p.m.

Andrews Avenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 p.m.

Third Avenue Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 p.m.

Las Olas Boulevard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 p.m.

Sunrise Boulevard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 p.m.

Viewing from the Grandstand Area (just north of Sunrise Boulevard) Oakland Park Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 p.m.

Commercial Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 p.m.

WINTERFEST® TELEVISION SPECIAL Winterfest® Television Special is shared around the state through a network partnership with WSVN and FOX Sports Sun is rebroadcast throughout the holiday season.

SOUTH FLORIDA: Watch the Winterfest® Television Special on WSVN 7 on December 22 (7 p.m.), December 25 (5 a.m. and 12 noon) and January 1 (5 a.m. and 12 noon).

BOSTON: Sister stations will air the Parade December 29 at 2 p.m. (WHDH) and December 30 at 4 p.m. (WLVI).

SEE IT LIVE:

LOCALLY: The ‘World’s Most Watched Boat Parade’ can be seen live on Fort Lauderdale’s city station – Comcast Channel 78.

AROUND THE WORLD: VisitLauderdale and EyeOnSouthFlorida.com will stream the Parade live with a link on Winterfestparade.com.

Check our website for details and video highlights of events throughout the season.

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WINTERFEST® DECO DREAM GET-AWAY CONTEST VISIT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS MID-NOV. THRU DEC. 9, 2018

for a chance to win a dream vacation to the exclusive Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Cancun Resort in Mexico, including round trip travel for two on Southwest Airlines®.

PLUS a chance to win other great prizes such as: • 2 tickets for the Grand Marshal Showboat

Our Grand Marshal Huey Lewis is brought to you by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino • 2 tickets to the Grand Marshal Reception presented by JM Lexus • Grandstand Viewing Area Package and MORE! Must be 21 or older to enter and a legal resident of Florida.

No purchase necessary. Official rules at winterfestparade. com/sweepstakes Prizes are subject to change.

Visit Total Wine & More Locations for a chance to Win! On December 10, tune in to WSVN Channel 7, Deco Drive to see if you are a lucky winner!

Eligibility: Winterfest® Deco Dream Get-Away Contest (the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to legal residents of Florida who are at least twenty-one (21) years old at the time of entry. The Sweepstakes begins on November 10, 2018 at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) and ends on December 9, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. ET (the “Promotion Period”). Entrants who enter the Sweepstakes via text-messaging on their phone or other web-enabled device may be charged according to their carriers’ data rate or text-messaging plans; entrants should contact their carriers for pricing details. Air travel does not include taxes and fees from $5.60 one-way.

WINTERFEST, INC.

512 N.E. Third Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-767-0686 • www.WinterfestParade.com

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.” REGISTRATION#: CH843

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SANCTIONED EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS 2018-2019 December 9, 2018 Toys in the Sun Run - More than 30,000 motorcyclists take part in the “30th Annual South Florida President’s Council (SFPC) Toys in the Sun Run.” Proceeds benefit the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation. toysinthesunrun.com December 12, 2018 Coral Springs Holiday Parade - The City of Coral Springs “ Holiday Express” Parade will host more than 60 entries this year. The parade includes themed floats, nine marching bands and walking groups and or course Santa will arrive on his sleigh at the parade’s final entry! For more information call 954-345-2200 or visit CoralSprings.org/holidayparade January 18 - February 3, 2019 South Florida Fair - From children to adults, many of us have used our imagination to dream of possessing extraordinary or superhuman powers.

That’s the stuff of superheroes and honoring them is what we have chosen as our 2019 Fair theme. From everyday heroes to the superheroes of the silver screen, guests can expect to see appearances by their favorite Marvel and DC Comics Heroes while celebrating local superheroes who will be recognized for their special powers in the “Not all Heroes Wear Capes” parades. Heroes of Education, Heroes of Freedom, Heroes in Medicine, Heroes Behind the Badge and many more will be honored at the South Florida Fair, January 18 – February 3 in West Palm Beach. Information: 561.793.0333 for more information or visit the website: www.southfloridafair.com February 9 - March 24, 2019 Florida Renaissance Festival - Travel back in time to the 16th Century at the 27th Annual Florida Renaissance Festival, coming to Quiet Waters Park, February 9th through March 24th, from 10:00 a.m. to Sunset! Over 100 Artisans selling their wares, Over 100 Performers and 12 Stages with Continuous Entertainment, Games of Skill, Human Powered Rides, Food and Drynk fit for a King! It’s a Fun Family Event for All Ages! For more information: www.ren-fest.com March 16, 2019 Hope Floats Benefiting Tomorrow’s Rainbow - 8th Annual Hope Floats Benefiting Tomorrow’s Rainbow is a free memorial celebration for the entire family at Esplanade Park and is open to the public at 1 p.m. Paper boat parade featuring a 24 foot paper boat honoring those close in our hearts forever.

954.978.2390. TomorrowsRainbow.org April 20, 2019 Fort Lauderdale Pirate Festival - Ahoy, me hearties! J Ready yer sea legs! Join ye fellow Buccaneers on April 20, 2019, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., at Esplanade Park, produced by The Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale in partnership with Bobby Rodriguez, producer of the world renowned Florida Renaissance Festival. For additional information contact us at the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale 954.434.0731 or please visit www.ftlpiratefest.com.

April 26, 2019 Spin-A-Thon -The Marine Industry Cares Foundation Annual Spin-A-Thon is back on Fort Lauderdale Beach at D.C. Alexander Park from 3pm – 7pm for a fun afternoon of fun, exercise and fundraising. Benefits MICF charitable initiatives. marineindustrycares.org.

May 11, 2019 Glam-A-Thon - The all new celebration begins when the streets of downtown Fort Lauderdale turn into a colorful, sensual Carnival dance experience! Enjoy the music, costumes and parade of dancers during the launch of Stiletto Carnival on May 11th, embracing diversity in South Florida! The event will benefit Glam-A-THON™ and raise awareness and funding for breast cancer patients through Broward Health Foundation. www.glam-a-thon.com

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TITLE SPONSOR Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

OFFICIAL SPONSORS 939MIA BIG 1059 Fifth Third Bank, South Florida iHeartMedia, Inc. NewsRadio610 WIOD Paul Castronovo Show Raquel Cordon, Poster Artist Republic National Distributing Company Riverside Hotel Southwest Airlines® Sun Sentinel Media Group WSVN-Channel 7 Y100

MEDIA PARTNERS Blacktie-South Florida Blue Truck Productions City & Shore Magazine Deco Drive EyeOnSouthFlorida.com Fort Lauderdale Media Associates, Inc. FOX Sports Florida Go Riverwalk Magazine Gold Coast Magazine JLB Florida Lifestyle Media Group Nostalgic America Magazine South Florida Luxury Guide THINK Magazine Travelhost Magazine of Greater Fort Lauderdale VisitLauderdale TV Yellow Cab Magazine

FOUNDING SPONSORS City of Fort Lauderdale Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Marine Industries Association of South Florida REALTORS® of the Palm Beaches and Greater Fort Lauderdale

EVENT SPONSORS Broadway Across America Brugal Rum Casa Calabria Restaurant Event Luxe ­Fidelity Investments Florida Panthers Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa Gray Robinson Attorneys at Law Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Historic Stranahan House Museum Holy Cross Hospital Hugh Taylor Birch State Park iFLY Fort Lauderdale Informa, U.S. Boat Shows Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital La Croix LUTN – Light Up The Night Nova Southeastern University PSAV South Florida Presentation Services South Florida Ford Stella Artois Steve Savor Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Timpano Twinbrook Insurance Brokerage, Inc. UBS Financial Services - The Garvin Financial Team Ultimate Software

BOAT PARADE SPONSORS ACR Electronics, Inc. Aqua Flight Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach BB&T Bon’s Barricades Catholic Health Services Celebrity Cruises

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Designs by Sean Dynamic Effects & Fireworks Co. FPL Hart Homes HCB Yachts Hydrobatix Image 360 - Fort Lauderdale­­­ JM Lexus Light F/X Pros Lauderdale Yacht Club South Florida Sinus and Allergy Center The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi

CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS All My Sons Moving & Storage All On Stage Productions, Inc. Bokampers Cape Ann Towing Carr Workplaces Carroll’s Jewelers Cathy & Larry Danielle Chrisley Productions, Inc. Cointreau Comcast Communications Crazy About Costumes Crown Wine & Spirits Deco Productions Downtowner Saloon Fireball Cinnamon Whisky GPO Photography Gutta, Shar‑ and Co. CPAs, Inc. Harbor Nails & Blowdry Jose Cuervo Tequila Kenneth A. Ortner, P.A. Museum of Discovery & Science Panta Interactive Pat Anderson, Artist ProMotion Sports & Entertainment, LLC Publix Super Markets, Inc. Rémy Martin Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, Inc. Rock with U Entertainment Rum Chata S.MARK Graphics Seminole Tribe of Florida Sixth Star Entertainment & Marketing, Inc. Sprint Stephen’s Distributing Company The Botanist Gin The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills The Las Olas Company The Macallan Single Malt Scotch Whisky Total Wine & More Two Men & A Truck Van Dee Fullfillment Wild Fork Foods Wizard Creations Zeidel & Co. Zola Keller

OPERATION ASSISTANCE Broward Amateur Radio Club Broward County Board of County Commissioners BSO Marine Unit City of Fort Lauderdale Dockmaster City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation F.I.N.D. Florida Department of Transportation Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Fort Lauderdale Police Department Fort Lauderdale Police Marine Unit United States Coast Guard