FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – Final preparations for the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade are underway as event organizers promise major surprises the day before it begins.<\/p>\n
With just a day left until the \u201cGreatest Show on H2O\u201d makes its way down the Intracoastal in Fort Lauderdale, several yacht owners are putting the finishing touches on intricate designs on Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo be part of the Winterfest Boat Parade, that\u2019s an absolute honor,\u201d said one boater.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s theme for the parade is \u201cYacht Rock of Ages.\u201d<\/p>\n
Boats and yachts adorned with intricate, festive designs will follow a 12-mile route along the waterway.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re super excited. This is our second year in the parade. Last year, we killed it. This year, we upped the ante a little bit,\u201d said another boater.<\/p>\n
Event organizers are promising this year\u2019s show will feature several big surprises<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe decided, because Santa Claus was flying in early from the North Pole, to put him, not only first, but also start the parade at 6 o\u2019clock as opposed to 6:30,\u201d said Winterfest President and CEO Lisa Scott-Founds.<\/p>\n The pre-show for the parade will begin at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, with the main event starting at 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Officials also want to remind drivers that several bridges and waterways will be closed ahead of the parade.<\/p>\n