The 55th Annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade will return Saturday, Dec. 12, with decorated boats, festive displays and fireworks along a 12-mile route in Greater Fort Lauderdale. A preshow starts at 5:30 p.m., and the parade and fireworks begin at 6 p.m., according to the event’s Instagram post from Visit Lauderdale.
The parade runs along the New River and the Intracoastal Waterway, from downtown Fort Lauderdale north to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach.
Viewing from public spots along the route is free. Tickets for the official Parade Viewing Area at Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park cost $35 to $60.
The post describes the parade as a holiday tradition for residents and visitors, and it is one of the region’s major seasonal events.
