Hotel to Host Holiday Boat Bash


The International Festival and Events Association named it one of the top parades in the world. Reader's Digest's listed it as one of the "100 Best in America." It's not only the largest one-day, live spectator event in Florida, but it's also the seventh largest in the country! It's the Macy's, Mardi Gras, Rose Bowl and Disney Parade all rolled up into one.

It's the 36th annual Winterfest Boat Parade, and this year it's coming to the Riverside Hotel on Las Olas Boulevard! Selected as the official host hotel and headquarters for the 2007 Winterfest Boat Parade for its central location and expansive panoramic views of the parade route, the Riverside is doing much more than comfortably accommodating celebrities, VIPs and film crews; it's celebrating the magic of Winterfest 2007 with an exclusive "Winterfest Boat Parade" weekend package and VIP party!

Perfectly underscoring Fort Lauderdale's reputation as "the Venice of the Americas," the parade's new path will snake its way through downtown's historic New River, along Las Olas Boulevard's Riverfront, past the Riverside Hotel and up the Intracoastal Waterway to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach.

With the parade's new route passing 10 more parks and open spaces and 151 more residences than in years past, the additional 250,000 potential viewers have plenty of unique viewing spots to welcome the holidays South Florida-style. But, none offers a more spectacular view than the Riverside Hotel, which will be celebration-central for this year's festivities.

Room-only, two night packages featuring traditional accommodations start at only $239 a night, but the best bet is to splurge a little in the name of the season. Hurry! Reserve a room now offering a magnificent view of the enchanting parade and get exclusive access to the hotel's extravagant VIP party, featuring a four-hour open bar and exquisitely prepared buffet. Two-night VIP party packages start at just $658. Upgrade to the Riverside's Executive Tower with a corner balcony and a waterfront view for only $220 more.

Kick-off the holiday hoopla at the Riverside Hotel on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. near the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Winterfest generates a great deal of international press coverage and event organizers are anticipating rooms to book well in advance. Be a part of the excitement and take advantage of the Riverside Hotel's new "Winterfest Boat Parade" packages. Book your reservation today at http://www.riversidehotel.com or call reservations at 800-325-3280.

*"Winterfest Boat Parade" package is based on availability. Some restrictions may apply.