# World's Largest Illuminated Boat Parade Winterfest 2007 By Bianca | Published 2007-10-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterfest-boat-parade References: [luxist.de](http://www.luxist.de/luxist/2007/10/02/greater-fort-lauderdale-weihnachtliche-lichterparade-auf-dem-wasser/) They may not have a white Christmas in Florida, but they sure will have a bright one! If you're looking for something different this Christmas, you can't say we didn't give you enough time to book your flight. On December 15, the world's largest illuminated parade afloat will take place in Greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Winterfest 2007 celebrates the pre-Christmas season with a [floating light parade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-village-in-the-sky) consisting of over 100 enchanting, [opulently decorated yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-snow-globe). The parade goes along the city's countless waterways, including a tour through Downtown Fort Lauderdale, passing some of the city's top tourist attractions. The video shows one of the countless floats with [live entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holidaythemed-dining-experiences). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Illuminated Boat Parades:** Given the popularity of Winterfest, other cities could follow suit and hold their own illuminated boat parades drawing in tourism year-round. - **Night Tours:** The concept of illuminated night tours could potentially pave way for new businesses across other cities and in non-US countries. - **Floating Entertainment:** This trend of floating entertainment could open up opportunities for local entertainers and small businesses to reach wider audiences and boost profits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tourism:** Cities could benefit from their own illuminated boat parades and night tours to attract tourists year-round and boost their local economy. - **Entertainment:** The trend of floating entertainment could provide opportunities for entertainers to showcase their craft and for businesses to increase profits. - **Boat Manufacturing:** With the popularity of illuminated boat parades, there may be a demand for custom-made boats with features specifically for these types of events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exaggerated Holiday Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-all-the-way.md) - [Illuminating Animal Holiday Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronx-zoos-holiday-lights.md) - [Immersive Light Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lektrik-festival-of-lights.md) - [Festively Decorated Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-york-marriott-marquis.md) - [Thematic Large-Scale Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-at-illumi.md) - [Festive Outdoor Hotel Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wonderland-activation.md) - [Neon Illuminated Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescence.md) - [Light-Based Walking Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illumination-tree-lights.md) - [Immersive Light Show Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/llumi.md)