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Published on December 13, 2024
Fort Lauderdale Set to Sparkle with the 53rd Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade This SaturdaySource: Wikipedia/John Spade from Pompano Beach, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade is set to sail tomorrow in Fort Lauderdale, with the Intracoastal Waterway lighting up with a flotilla of decorated boats. According to a report by WSVN, an air of excitement surrounds the event, which was unfortunately canceled last year due to weather woes. "It's going to be amazing. I'm just really super, excited as you know because actually canceling a parade and knowing that the weather is going to be perfect for everybody. We're all hyper," Winterfest President Lisa Scott-Founds told WSVN.

Gates to the official Parade Viewing Area, positioned at Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park, will open at 4:00 PM with the parade expected to cruise by around 7:00 PM. For those looking to secure a spot on the sidelines, tickets are pegged at $40 for adults and $35 for children ages 10 and under – tots under three get a free pass. WFLA News reports a variety of attractions including live entertainment, kid-friendly activities, and those ever-essential photo ops with Santa Claus himself. A link for tickets and further info can be found on their website.

This dazzling display of lights is more than a treat for holiday visitors—it's a tradition that has sailed through 53 years. A highlight of South Florida's holiday season, the event attracts thousands to the city's coastal shores every year.

For those looking to indulge in a more upmarket experience, the Winterfest Showboat, The Celebration, is offering boarding at 5:30 PM for a 'showboat' seat to the aquatic procession. Meanwhile, savvy spectators are advised to utilize rideshare services, as parking is hard to find in Florida during the holiday season. Those committed to their carriages can find parking facilities within a jolly jaunt of the festivities, per the advice of WFLA News.

Both locals and visitors are ready for a festive night of "Waves of Holiday Cheer," the theme of this year’s parade. 

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