Tis the Season? The official WINTERFEST EVENT Line up 2012 ...

The Details: Winterfest White Party presented by Gray Robinson P.A.
Hosted by Harbor Beach Marriott
November 2nd, 6 ? 9:00 p.m.
Be a part of the media glitz as Winterfest kicks off the Holiday Season. Musical performances highlight the parade?s theme throughout the evening at this exclusive party for sponsors, media partners and select Winterfest guests. Jewelry display from Carroll?s Jewelers. Unveiling of this year?s poster by Susan and entertainment. Special room rates for this event. Epicurean delights from Timpano, Anthony?s Runway 84, 3030 Ocean, Coral Ridge Yacht Club, Anthony Coal Fired Pizza, Mo?t Ice.

Winterfest Fantasy Boat Student Art Contest In cooperation with AT&T
Deadline is November 9th | Students in grades 3rd, 4th and 5th.
Winner?s artwork will grace the inside pages of the AT&T The Real Yellow Pages.1177 children participated in the contest with 30 entries printed in the 2012 directories. All winners? will receive an invitation to a Winners? Reception at Art Serve on March 7 as well as a voucher to the Broward County Fair.

Winterfest Golf & Tennis Classic
Fort Lauderdale Country Club or Coral Ridge Country Club
Awards Luncheon/Cocktail Reception
December 3rd, Shot Gun start at 9 a.m.
Golf $200 pp / $800 foursome ? scramble format. Tennis $125pp (possibly a Croquet Tournament) ? Hit for Prizes & Tournament. Reception ONLY $60 per person. Celebrity Golfers. Each player receives well stocked premium goodie bag and more. Event to benefit Marine Industry Cares Foundation.

Winterfest Family Day on the Lawn presented by Florida Panther?s
Hosted by Riverside Hotel
December 2nd, 12 ? 4 p.m.
Enjoy FREE family activities such as arts, crafts, bounce house, samplings, photos with Santa and much more. UdderSweets and Fort Lauderdale Strikers will be there. A variety of entertainment for the entire family to enjoy.

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Black Tie Ball presented by Moet & Chandon
Hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino / Hard Rock LIVE
December 8th, 6 p.m. ? midnight
The Ball is the most elegant of our festivities and by far the highlight of Fort Lauderdale?s social season. Enjoy the Welcome Reception by JM Lexus as you bid on packages in the Fidelity Investments Silent Auction from 6:00- 8:00pm. The Auction features over 250 amazing items to choose from. A live auction takes place inside the ballroom with items such as a 2013 JM Lexus ES 350, Southern Wine & Spirits Wine Estate Vacation and a shopping spree from Carroll?s Jewelers. Bid on weekend vacations, dinner at your favorite restaurant, sports memorabilia, fine art, collectibles and much more. Enjoy Constellation Wines, Clos du Bois and Spirits such as Absolut Vodka. Tickets are $225-$350 per person or $2000-$5000 per table of 10. Reservations are now being accepted.

Captain?s Meeting hosted by West Marine
December 10th, 6 ? 8 p.m.
Hosted by West Marine
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 great items. CAPTAINS ONLY.

Shoreline Decorating Extravaganza presented by
Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
December 11th, 6 ? 10 p.m.
This festive event encourages the shoreline community to show their holiday spirit while creating a beautiful backdrop for the Boat Parade. Cruise aboard the M/Y Floridian Princess 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. Wave Goodbye to the Shoreline Showboat from the Coral Ridge Yacht Club.

Grand Marshal Reception
Hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ? Poolside
December 14th, 6 ? 9 p.m.
This Winterfest celebration welcomes our 2012 Grand Marshal including dignitaries and celebrities who join us to celebrate. Winterfest style. 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. BY INVITATION ONLY.

Winterfest VIP Viewing Area
Hosted by The Riverside Hotel
December 15th, 5:30 ? 9:30 p.m.
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 located 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 / Sponsors under the U-Pull-It Tent with a special thank you to the Huizenga Family Foundation. Contact Winterfest on how to be a sponsor.

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
December 15th, 6:30 p.m.
Starting on the New River in Fort Lauderdale and traveling to the Intracoastal north to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach
The 41st Annual Boat Parade will stage on the New River along the docks west of Stranahan House to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The Parade travels east to the Intracoastal Waterway as it continues north to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. This year?s theme embraces the beauty of our waterways during the Holiday Season. From the vast numbers of private boats to the giant showboats and corporate mega yachts, 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. Boat entries are now being accepted. FREE viewing along the parade route. If you don?t want to miss a single entry ? find your spot East of the Stranahan House.

2012 Parade Highlights: Grand Marshal powered by Ford, Publix Fireworks Barge, Anthony?s Coal Fired Pizza, Runway 84 & Big 105.9 on 91? Summerwind , WSVN Channel 7 aboard Venetian Lady, Absolut Vodka aboard Kathleen Windridge, Team National aboard Lady Windridge, Galleria Mall Reindeer aboard Caprice, Sky Limo Barge, and the Baptist Health Santa Showboat.

And remember, the Parade is streamed live on the Winterfest website on December 15th and later on Comcast ?On Demand? on December 22nd thanks to WSVN.

Grandstand Viewing Area presented by Perrier ? Party in the Park
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Fort Lauderdale
December 15th, gates open at 3:30 p.m.
For the best seats on land to view the Parade, reserve your Grandstand tickets today! All seats are reserved and assigned, located inside Birch State Park. Seats are $22.00 per adult / $17.00 per child 10 and under (plus tax). FREE interactive games for the whole family in the Safety and Family Fun Zone. Experience the Florida Panthers? Slap Shot Game, Florida Marlins Prize Wheel, Baseball Throw, climb the Rock Wall, Bounce House, Sun Sentinel?s Kids? Town and much more! Stop by the Culinary Courtyard presented by Michelob Ultra to quench your thirst and festival foods ? all for sale. Tickets can be purchased at Bennett Auto Supply, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and the Winterfest Website.

Winterfest Winner?s Circle
Hosted by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center
February 25, 2013, 6 ? 9 p.m.
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 will win 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!

Winterfest Volunteer Party at Duffy?s
March 2013
Winterfest ?Thank You? party to all the volunteers that help to make our year successful. Hosted at Duffy?s on 17th Street Causeway, it is a perfect place for this casual affair.

WINTERFEST SANCTIONED EVENTS

Full Sails in Fort Lauderdale, ongoing
?Full Sails in Fort Lauderdale? is a collaborative effort between The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department and Prince Media Development to successfully raise funds for the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department Foundation. Large masted sculptured sailboats will festoon the City,cutting a vibrant bright colored swath through A1A,
Las Olas Boulevard, Riverwalk, Downtown, 17th Street Harbor Shops and Sistrunk Bloulevard. Visit http://www.fullsailsinfortlauderdale.com

Cheers for Charity, October 7-11, 2012
Cheers for Charity Las Olas is a 5-day wine and food festival benefiting six South Florida children?s charities. It will take place nightly on Las Olas Boulevard, the Riverside Hotel and in Huizenga Park.

Glam-A-Thon, October 13, 2012 ? Divas don?t hike?they STRUT!
The Glam-A-THON will stage three exciting events to raise awareness and funding for breast cancer research. South Florida?s fabulous divas (and dudes) bring the sizzle as our glamorous diva teams assemble in their sassiest stilettos. Visit www.glam-a-thon.com Toll free: 877-FAB-SWAG (322-7924)

Flavors of Fort Lauderdale, November 8-11, 2012
Flavors of Fort Lauderdale is a four day celebration of the culinary lifestyle and casual elegance of South Florida. The inaugural celebration will take place Thursday ? Sunday, November 8-11, 2012 and will include a variety of events featuring the finest culinary offerings from local and regional restaurants and chefs, as well as world-class wines and spirits, gourmet specialty foods and lifestyle experiences from participating partners. For ticket information or to become a sponsor, visit www.FlavorsFortLauderdale.com.

Broward County Fair, November 15 ? 25, 2012
Located in Pembroke Pines, The Broward County Fair is celebrating 37 years. See the Winterfest Fantasy Boat Student Art (all participating students receive tickets to the Fair). For more details visit BrowardFair.org

Coral Springs Holiday Parade December 2012
Coral Springs Holiday Parade has been entertaining thousands of residents and visitors since 1993. Parade participants include an array of bands, community groups, and local officials, along with many festive floats. This year?s parade kicks off an exciting series of events to celebrate the City?s 50thAnniversary in 2013! The parade travels along Sample Road from Coral Springs Drive to City Hall. For more information visit, www.CoralSprings.org/holidayparade, or call 954-345-2200.

Strides for Education 5K Walk/Run, December 8, 2012
Estimated 400 people in Broward County will lace up their running shoes and join the Take Stock in Children ?Strides for Education 5K Walk/Run. Registration and Fitness Zone opens at 7 a.m. at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale. Race beings at 8 a.m. with the Kids Zone opening at 10 a.m. Fee for the Race is $25. For more information visit www.StridesForEduction.com or call 754-321-2308

JA World Uncorked! A Fork & Cork Affair , January 19, 2013
Junior Achievement of South Florida?s Circle of Wise Women hosts their third annual JA World Uncorked! presented by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida at JA World Huizenga Center Saturday, January 19th, 2013 at 6:30pm. This Fork & Cork Affair will delight the senses with tantalizing bites, world-class wines and spirits, intriguing craft beers and amazing desserts from a multitude of local restaurants and caterers inside the mini-city known as JA World. Benefiting the educational programs at JA South Florida, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization. Visit http://www.jaworlduncorked.com for more information

DuckFest Derby - to benefit Kids in Distress, February 23, 2013
You won?t want to miss the DuckFest Derby in Fort Lauderdale. This is a family fun event which starts at 10am at Esplanade Park on the New River. 25,000 ducks will be released. This event is supported by Riverwalk Trust. Many cities nationally have these races and it is now Fort Lauderdale?s turn. The race will start from the Seventh Avenue bridge and end at Esplanade Park with music, food and the typical fun festival festivities. Phone number is 954 390 7620 and web site is KidsInDistress.org.

The Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick?s Day Parade and Festival, March 9, 2013
The Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick?s Day Parade and Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization that paints the town green in more ways than with just a stripe. Scheduled the Saturday BEFORE St. Patrick?s Day, The Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick?s Day Parade and Festival marches into downtown with street striping, racing of the leprechauns, ethnic foods and drinks all encompassing a day filled with floats, music and more. For more information, please call the event hotline at (954) 828-5985 or visit the event website at www.ftlaudirishfest.com.

Marine Industries Cares SpinAThon
at Esplanade Park benefiting Kids in Distress and Children?s Diagnostic and Treatment Center, April 2013
CHEER on Winterfest Friends and Board Members, The MAYOR of Fort Lauderdale will be our Ceremonial Cyclist on the Winterfest Bike to kick-off the event starting at 1 PM! The bike will be spinning until 7:00!!!! AFTERWARD Party Like A Rock Star from 5:30-9:00 at Esplanade Park!! www.marineindustrycares.org

New River Raft Race, April 2013
Make plans to attend the New River Raft Race brought to you by Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale. Join the fun and assemble a crew to participate in the race from 11:00 am to 3 pm. http://www.maroonenewriverraftrace.com

Shake-A-Leg Miami / Jim Jenson 11 Christmas in July

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