Winterfest, Inc. Employee Directory
Events ServicesFlorida, United States11-50 Employees
Winterfest, Inc. is a not-for-profit events organization based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, that administers the annual Winterfest Boat Parade and develops a broader festival around it. The event slate includes a golf tournament, a black-tie ball, shoreline decorating, grand marshal and launch parties, and family-focused activities, all designed to culminate in the main parade. Its purpose centers on strengthening community ties while drawing national attention to the Greater Fort Lauderdale area as a tourist destination and a desirable place to live and work, highlighted by the Boat Parade's 50th anniversary in 2021. Founded in 1981, the organization relies on volunteers, partners, a board, and sponsorship from local and national sponsors to support its activities. In April 2021, Winterfest appointed Mark A. Swenson as chairman of the board.