Posted by: Popular and festive, the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade features elaborately decorated boats floating in formation on The New River & Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale.
The event in 2024 is 6:30 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m. Saturday, December 14, featuring a prime outdoor watch area in Fort Lauderdale with live entertainment and a jolly vibe.
You may buy tickets to watch from the official parade viewing area at Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park. Usually prices are about $40 for 11 and older, $35 for 4-10 and younger and free age 3 and younger. Gates open at 4 p.m. and is entertainment and other activities before the parade. Entertainment includes Shane Duncan Band.
You can also reserve a seat at a restaurant or pub along the route, or pick a place along the waterways. If you're not watching in person, the parade is featured live on YouTube and Facebook and versions are aired 7 p.m. Friday, December 20 5 a.m. and 12 p.m. December 25 and December 31 on WSVN TV.
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At 6 p.m., prior to the parade is a show featuring non-motorized vessels.
The parade route is New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, from 335 SE 6th Avenue, east to the Intracoastal Waterway, north to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano.
Parade Viewing Area
Events & activities are featured at the official paid parade viewing area at Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park, 80 Las Olas Circle, Fort Lauderdale 33316.
Gates open at 4 p.m., and festivities include live entertainment.
Parking for the prime watch area includes Las Olas Parking Garage, 200 Las Olas Circle, Fort Lauderdale 33316. Parking for the event is usually about $30. Parking information for Fort Lauderdale is on the website.
2023 All Saints Episcopal Church Boat Parade Viewing Party
All Saints Episcopal Church offers a Parade Viewing Party on the New River from 5 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 if purchased prior to the event online and $25 at the event. Entry is free for ages 9 and younger. Limited parking is $10.
Watch party is presented by All Saints Episcopal Church, 333 Tarpon Drive, Fort Lauderdale. Bring your own chairs. Pets are OK but must be leashed. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
The event will include face painting by Bri, kids' games and food trucks.
For more information, email office@allsaintsfl.org or call 954-467-6496.
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333 Tarpon Drive
Fort Lauderdale , FL 33301
954-467-6496
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