Winterfest Special Section in SunSentinel

PARADE DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2013

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PASSPORT TO PARADISE • DECEMBER 14, 2013

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On Saturday Dec.14, join us as we welcome 2013 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Boat Parade Grand Marshals, Ryan Hunter-Reay and a surprise Grand Marshal, to South Florida’s most acclaimed holiday event.

They will be aboard the Floridian Princess presented by JM Lexus riding on the Nova Southeastern University bow, waving to more than one million spectators along the 12-mile parade route.

As the Grand Marshal of the 42nd Annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Boat Parade, Ryan Hunter-Reay, is a Fort Lauderdale hometown hero and a highly decorated IndyCar racer. Hunter-Reay is the first American to win a unified IndyCar title since 1994 and the most successful American driver currently competing in open wheel competition. In 2007, Hunter-Reay was awarded Rookie of the Year for the IndyCar series after competing in only six of the 17 events. Also, in 2008, he was named Rookie of the Year for the Indianapolis 500. Since 2010, HunterReay has driven for the world-famous Andretti Autosport ebrateoccasion this momentous occasion while enjoying this year’s parade tous while enjoying thisenjoying year’s parade Celebrate this momentous occasion while this year’s parade “Musical “Passport toMemories” Paradise” Winterfest is a ® “Musical Memories”

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WINTERFEST COMMODORE In honor of his dedication to the Parade and his community involvement, the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Boat Parade 2013 Commodore is Gary Correll. Director of Merchandising at Publix Super Markets, Correll has been actively involved with Winterfest for over 14 years on the board and past chairman.

Gary was honored at the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Black Tie Ball presented by Moët & Chandon.

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FPL Powers 2013 JR. CAPTAIN PROGRAM We’re proud to have Lauren Bendesky as the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Boat Parade 2013 Jr. Captain. Lauren is 15years-old, fighting stage IV high-risk Neuroblastoma. She is a true fighter and remains optimistic as she continues her treatment.

The charity, A Prom To Remember, nominated Lauren and she won with over 7,000 Facebook votes. As Lauren waves to the crowds aboard the Jr. Captain Showboat powered by FPL, the other candidates will be cheering for her in a special area at the grandstand view set-up for the other charity nominees and their immediate families.

Congratulations Lauren and the other children nominated for 2013 Jr. Captain!

A special thank you to FPL for taking this program to the next level.

Lauren – Prom to Remember with Brandon Opre – Founder and President of The Unforgettable Prom Foundation

THIS YEAR’S POSTER BRINGS THE WORLD TO SOUTH FLORIDA The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Boat Parade organizers have commissioned Pat Anderson as this year’s poster artist. Anderson has been the creative brush for Winterfest collectable items such as their annual ornament, t-shirts and decorative parade route design. With the Parade’s theme “Passport to Paradise,” Anderson’s piece reflects international images with the Pat Anderson beauty of South Florida. with Winterfest Chairman – Ken Ortner

PASSPORT TO PARADISE • DECEMBER 14, 2013

MEET THE Winterfest TEAM ®

For the past 19 years, Lisa Scott-Founds has been the woman in charge as President and CEO of the largest live event in Florida - the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Boat Parade. As a Florida native, Lisa grew up with “The Greatest Show on H2O” and cherishes this South Florida family tradition.

Kathy Keleher has been in charge of making Lisa Scott-Founds, Dawn Read, Kathy Keleher the South Florida waterways rock each December in South Florida style as the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Boat Parade & Marketing Director for the past 13 years.

Dawn Read, another Florida native, makes sure that the Winterfest® season of celebrations is filled with glitz and glamour as the Winterfest Event Director. For more than 20 years, she has orchestrated the variety of events that Winterfest presents. Dawn was honored with a proclamation recently by Mayor Seiler, City of Fort Lauderdale, for her dedicated service.

These ladies, combined, have more than 50 years of experience bringing a tropical flare to South Florida waterways, filling them with lights, music, and fun. But they don’t do it alone, they rely on the support of more than 50 active board members, interns and 300+ volunteers annually.

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BEST PLACE TO VIEW THE PARADE

A spot in the Grandstand Viewing Area gives you the best seat on land to witness South Florida’s premier holiday tradition – the 42nd Annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. This ideal seating is located inside Birch State Park on the northeast corner of Sunrise Boulevard and the Intracoastal Waterway. Join fellow viewers and feel the spirit of the holidays, beginning when the gates open at 3:30 p.m. Shuttles will take viewers from the parking location at the Galleria Fort Lauderdale to the designated area of the park. All tickets are pre-reserved and assigned to ensure that everyone has a comfortable place to view the best show on water.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND FAMILY FUN ZONE The entire family will enjoy the Florida Panther’s Patrol Party Mobile with inflatables and giveaways. Kids can scale the rock wall, jump in the bounce house, bungee jump, Sun Sentinel’s Kids’ Town, Miami Marlins games and test their skills with the U.S. Army.

Don’t miss a photo opportunity with Santa, Jimmy Riffle and the Gator Boys Road Show, Billy the Marlin and “Skip Ahoy.”

Winterfest® merchandise is now on sale! Be a part of the Parade experience with hand-painted glass ornaments as well as Winterfest® charms. Call 954-767-0686 or visit our website WinterfestParade.com to place an order.

CULINARY COURTYARD

Winterfest® ornament designed by Pat Anderson Winterfest® bracelet designed by Carroll’s Jewelers

When you are ready to sit down and have some food and drinks, the Culinary Courtyard is the perfect place to go. The Culinary Courtyard will sell wine, ice cold Michelob Ultra, and delectable food. There will also be commentary by BIG 105.9 FM personalities to offer the complete package for viewers.

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Boat Parade Judges

Rear Admiral William D. Baumgartner - United States Coast Guard - Sector 7 Charles “Chuck” Bonfiglio, Jr. – President of the Board of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors® Sheriff Scott Israel – Broward County Mayor Jack Seiler – Fort Lauderdale, Florida William “Billy” S. Smith – Vice President of Trinity Yachts and Gulf Coast Shipyard Group and YOU! Remember to text or vote on the web!

Text “Boat (#)” to 23000.

One lucky winner will receive two tickets aboard Spirit Airlines and your favorite boat becomes the winner of the “PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD.”

CAPTAIN’S – MANDATORY MEETING DEC. 9th MANDATORY MEETING presented by Show Management and hosted at the West Marine Flagship store in Fort Lauderdale.

The meeting will include a review of the parade rules and waterway route as well as dinner from Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and West Marine will distribute well stocked goodie bags. One lucky captain will win a Official Winterfest® Watch. Parade manual will be available for download before the meeting.

TICKETS

$25 per adult plus tax / $20 per child plus tax (10 and Under) Walking into the park: We offer a $3 general admission fee (bring a chair or blanket)

PARK & RIDE

Gates open at 3:30pm No parking inside Birch State Park parade day.

There is park and ride service with designated parking located at the Galleria Fort Lauderdale for only $5 per person, round trip, and complimentary parking.

Reminder: The boat parade goes on rain or shine and there are no refunds.

No pets, cans or coolers are permitted inside the gated Grandstand area.

Jimmy Riffle of the Gator Boys

Check-out the Broward Health, Safety and Family Fun Zone

PASSPORT TO PARADISE • DECEMBER 14, 2013

The GrayRobinson, PA Winterfest® White Party Presented by Publix Aprons Event Planning Catering The Marriott Harbor Beach of Fort Lauderdale opened its doors to the exclusive Winterfest® kick-off celebration. This by-invitation-only event signaled the beginning of the popular Winterfest season. Attendees saw and wore white as we honored our sponsors, media partners, board of directors and everyone that makes Winterfest a success each year. Special live entertainment honored this year’s theme: “Passport to Paradise” as attendees celebrated the night away at Harbor Beach Marriott Fort Lauderdale Resort & Spa. No one went hungry with the dazzling fare. Delicacies from Timpano, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, The International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, 3030 Ocean, Grille 401, Sea Level, and Publix Aprons Catering created delights with Organic Girl, Ghirardelli Chocolate and Wrigley products.

Southern Wine & Spirits provided libations featuring Clos du Bois, Diseno, Absolut Vodka, Kahula, Malibu Rum and Moet & Chandon Ice. Gray Robinson, P.A. representative Robyn Vines welcomed guests and Big 105.9 DJ, Paul Castronovo, served as the master of ceremonies for the night along with Ross Bielejeski from Rock With U Entertainment. Publix Aprons Catering representative Nicole Krauss saying a few words honoring their director of merchandising as the Parade’s Commodore, Gary Correll. Performances by Julia Dale, Miami Heat’s Good Luck Charm, and Michaela Paige, from The Voice, lit up the stage.

Winterfest and GrayRobinson, P.A. guests photographed

by Don Siedman and Blacktie South Florida

Glitz, Glamour and Burlesque at BLACK TIE BALL Everyone was dressed to the nines in dapper black tie and glitzy ball gowns for the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Black Tie Ball presented by Moet & Chandon in association with Absolut Vodka, Clos du Bois and Southern Wine & Spirits. Guests partied the night away at Hard Rock Live with the “Who’s Who” to officially kick off the holiday season in South Florida.

The evening started the Welcome Reception from Patriot National Insurance Group featuring live nutcrackers within an intoxicating ambiance of extravagance. Guests bid on auction items at the Fidelity Investments Silent Auction with their smart phones. The Absolut Vodka and Avion Tequila ice bar along with cool beverages from Southern Wine & Spirits featuring Clos du Bois, and Diseno Wines kept the libations flowing. The ultimate host, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino transformed Hard Rock Live into a breath-taking, awe-inspiring Moulin Rouge cabaret.

The 2013 Belle of the Ball – Stacy Copeland, who along with Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Black Tie Ball Chairwomen Susan Renneisen and Lori Perlman, were dazzling in gowns designed by Zola Keller and jewelry by Carroll’s Jewelers.

Stacy Copeland Belle of the Ball

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Black Tie Ball presented by Moet & Chandon are, from left, Winterfest President/CEO Lisa Scott-Founds, Susan Renneisen, Gene Robinson, Lori Perlman, Ken Schulman

Ball Committee – Photos by David Decoteau, Downtown Photos.

Kenneth A. Ortner, chairman of the board, Winterfest Michael Volkert, president of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino John D. Brant, Executive Vice President at Patriot National Insurance Group

PASSPORT TO PARADISE • DECEMBER 14, 2013

Shoreline Decorating Extravaganza Presented By Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company Tuesday, December 10th, 6-11pm

Residents and businesses located along Intracoastal Waterways and the New River can be a part of the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Boat Parade by decorating their property or dock during the Shoreline Decorating Extravaganza presented by Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company.

On December 10, the shores will light up the sky as the official backdrop for the award-winning parade.

Participants are encouraged to embrace the “Passport to Paradise” theme – take a journey around the world.

WSVN Channel 7 will feature the best of the best decorated homes and businesses along the parade route. Be sure to give your best parade wave to photographers, film crew and judges aboard the Floridian Princess before the parade.

To take a special ride along the parade route and experience the fabulous decorations, Water Taxi is offering several opportunities to see the displays during the month of December. The Riverwalk and downtown are also great places to get in the holiday spirit with lights.

BE A VIP at the PARADE AFTER-PARTY Winterfest® sponsors, board members and community leaders will be viewing the Parade at Laura Ward Park and the Stranahan House. Special Thanks to Huizenga Family. Arnstein & Lehr law firm will add ambiance to the area. After the Parade, this area will be open to the public for dancing with music throughout the night. Come enjoy the after-glow of the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Boat Parade and party like a rock star!

See The Parade on TV! SOUTH FLORIDA: Watch the Winterfest® Television Special on WSVN 7 on December 21 (8 p.m.), December 25 and January 1 (5 a.m. and 11 a.m.).

BOSTON: WSVN’s sister stations will air the Parade on December 22 at 12 noon, December 24 at 1 a.m. (WHDH) and Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. (WLVI).

STATE OF FLORIDA: Winterfest® Television Special will be shared around the state in partnership with WSVN - Fox Sports Net will rebroadcast Winterfest throughout the holiday season SEE IT LIVE CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE: The ‘World’s Most Watched Boat Parade’ can be seen live on Fort Lauderdale’s city station – Comcast Channel 78.

AROUND THE WORLD: 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.

YOUNG WINTERFEST ARTISTS

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All Broward County Students in 3rd-5th grade can submit an 8 1/2” x 11” original artwork for our Fantasy Boat Contest. The student should dream up a fantasy boat that they would like to see in the parade and submit for consideration in the contest.

The submission deadline is Dec. 10. First, 2nd, 3rd and honorable mention will receive awards. All artwork will be on display at our Awards Ceremony and Reception March 5, 2013 at ArtServe. In addition, each winner’s artwork will be featured in the YP directories. Participants in the contest will receive a ticket to the South Florida Fair.

THE OFFICIAL CHAMPAGNE OF NEW YEAR’S EVE, TIMES SQUARE

2012 Winners

TRACK SANTA

Winterfest, Blue Interactive Agency and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau worked together to create a special Santa boat tracker for your iPhone. The application offers music, coloring and a tracker for the Baptist Health Santa Boat as it journeys along the parade route.

Vote for your favorite boat by texting Boat (number) to 23000.

(Msg and data rates may apply)

Moët & Chandon ® Champagne, © 2013 Imported by Moët Hennessy USA, Inc., New York, N.Y. Celebrate Responsibly.

Title Sponsor

Founding Sponsors

Official Sponsors

“Official Bank of Winterfest”

Local Media Partners

Event Sponsors

EVENTLUXE

LUXURIOUS EVENT RENTALS & SERVICES

Huizenga Family

SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO

The Garvin Financial Team

Boat Parade Sponsors

Best Boat Club & Training Center Haley Engineering Las Olas Riverfront

Contributing Sponsors

Operation Assistance

National Marine AMC Liquidators AutoNation BlacktieSouthFlorida.com The Capital Grille Coral Ridge Yacht Club Crazy About Costumes Deco Productions Downtowner Saloon

Duffy’s Sports Grill Gator Boys Roadshow Kenneth A. Ortner P.A. Miami Marlins Mobile Mike PSAV South Florida Pat Anderson, Artist.

Rock with U Entertainment

Seminole Tribe of Florida S.Mark Graphics Stephen’s Distributing Company The Las Olas Company Twinbrook Insurance Brokerage, Inc.

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, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fort Lauderdale Police Marine Unit, Fort Lauderdale Police Department, Tri Rail, and United States Coast Guard.

PASSPORT TO PARADISE • DECEMBER 14, 2013 “For over 40 years, the Winterfest Boat Parade has thrilled audiences with spectacular illumination, colorful pageantry and magnificently decorated vessels. As Fort Lauderdale’s signature holiday event, the boat parade attracts huge crowds, brings us international attention, showcases our Riverwalk, downtown and picturesque waterways, and generates millions of dollars for our local economy. It is a one-of-akind, fun-filled celebration and the ideal way for the entire family to kick-off the holidays. We look forward to the 42nd Annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, which promises to be the best yet! Please join us for this enchanted evening on the water that symbolizes the spirit and tradition of the holiday season.”

“It is a pleasure to welcome the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade in its 42nd year. This is a great event to highlight our beautiful winter weather and showcase all that Broward County has to offer. On behalf of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, I want to thank the participants for their hard work to put this together each season.”

Barbara Sharief

“Kick off the holiday season Lauderdalestyle, watching the gloriously decorated yachts glowing along the inland waterways for the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade.”

Nicki E. Grossman Nicki E. Grossman, President Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention& Visitors Bureau

Barbara Sharief, Mayor Broward County Board of County Commissioners

John P. “Jack” Seiler John P. “Jack” Seiler, Mayor City of Ft. Lauderdale

BRIDGE CLOSINGS FOR ROAD TRAFFIC (Bridge times are approximate)

7th Avenue Bridge. ......................................... 6:00 pm..... 8:30 pm FEC Railroad Bridge.......................................... 6:00 pm..... 8:30 pm Andrews Avenue............................................... 6:00 pm..... 8:30 pm Third Avenue Bridge......................................... 6:00 pm..... 8:30 pm Las Olas Boulevard............................................ 7:00 pm..... 9:00 pm Sunrise Boulevard............................................. 7:30 pm..... 9:30 pm Viewing from the Grandstand Area (just north of Sunrise Boulevard) Oakland Park Boulevard.................................... 8:00 pm....10:00 pm Commercial Boulevard...................................... 8:30 pm....11:00 pm

Volunteer Appreciation Event

This celebratory event honors the people who play a huge role in the success of Winterfest – our volunteers! Hosted by Timpano Italian Chophouse, we offer a big “thank you” to our volunteers and honor one person with the Carolyn McLaughlin Spirit of Volunteerism Award.

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Cannot be combined with any other offers including: Countdown to Christmas.

In memory of Carolyn McLaughlin Spirit of Volunteerism Award

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