FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – Attendees at this year\u2019s Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade in Fort Lauderdale were festive and happy, with boats of all sizes and covered in holiday lights moving across the water.<\/p>\n
Saturday\u2019s event had fireworks and Christmas lights, with attendees feeling the holiday spirit.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s our first time, and it\u2019s amazing.\u201d said an attendee.<\/p>\n
Live music was played at the event, and the theme was \u201cYacht Rock of Ages\u201d which played tribute to timeless tunes that brought smiles to everyone.<\/p>\n
While the boats spread holiday cheer across the Fort Lauderdale waterways, the event took many days of preparation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have an all-female crew besides myself, so tied that into all the decorations here.\u201d said a boat captain.<\/p>\n
Boats old and new participated in the event, with one boat with a rich history being highlighted.<\/p>\n
\u201cFew years since we\u2019ve been in the parade, but we\u2019re back again.\u201d said another boat captain.<\/p>\n
This vessel, timeless and stylish, was built in 1977.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt took me three years to build the boat, then I sailed down the Mississippi.\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Attendees shared their thoughts on the event as well.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen everyone was dancing, I was like, this is great.\u201d said a woman at the event.<\/p>\n
Even those without a boat thought that the event was worth their time.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel like I need to step my game up and get a boat.\u201d a man chimed in.<\/p>\n
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