The Annual Winter Party takes place from March 3rd to March 8th in Miami. Here is a partial list of the events. To see a full list of events or to get other information go to WinterParty.com
The Annual Winter Party takes place from March 3rd to March 8th in Miami. Here is a partial list of the events. To see a full list of events or to get other information go to WinterParty.com
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010
Welcome Center Open
Noon – 9:00 pm (also Friday, noon to 9 pm and Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm)
Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Pick up your passes and tickets and get all your questions about the festival answered.
Rip Current
10:00 pm – 5:00 am
Score, 727 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
No need to test the waters — just dive right in to the first of the Winter Party’s dance events, featuring DJ Roland Belmares. DJ Pride opens.
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010
Passport to Lincoln Road – First Port of Call
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MOVA, 1625 Michigan Avenue, Miami Beach
The Passport to Lincoln Road event kicks off with a special happy hour at South Beach hot spot MOVA (formerly Halo) and features the music of DJ Michael Tank. Don’t miss your chance to enter the prize-filled raffle.
Passport to Lincoln Road — Kiehl’s 20/20
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Kiehl’s Since 1851, 832 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
The store that added this fabulous event to the festival line-up is the final destination of our 2010 shopping spree. Don’t miss the chance to purchase the best in hair and skincare products and support the festival. Kiehl’s Since 1851 offers Winter Party guests 20% off on all items in the store and will donate 20% of sales for the evening to the festival.
Rising Tide
10:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dolce, 1500 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
The temperature will be rising at our not-to-be-missed Friday night dance party with dynamic duo Rosabel (Ralphi Rosario and Abel) at the helm. And the weekend is only getting started!
SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2010
The Fourth Annual John O’Keefe Spring Splash
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Miami Shores Aquatic Center, 10200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami Shores
Join the Nadadores of South Florida for fun and competition in the water. Go Nads! The meet concludes with a surprise pink flamingo relay. For information or to enter up to five events, visit Nadadores.org or contact Jim Harper at harperfish@yahoo.com
Under One Sun Pool Party
Noon – 6:00 pm
Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
DJs/producers the Perry Twins (Los Angeles) spin at the hottest pool party under the sun with DJ Charlmix to open! Last year’s party was recognized by EDGE as “Best Pool Party of 2009!” This year’s event, presented by Gaydar.net, features the debut of our exclusive VIP deck. You will not want to miss it!
VIP Cocktail Reception
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Betsy South Beach, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Something special for our special guests. Join Task Force Executive Director Rea Carey and the most fabulous of Winter Party guests for drinks and hors d’oeuvres atop one of Ocean Drive’s most beautiful hotels. David Bromstad of HGTV’s Color Splash hosts the event.
Rough Waters: Leather Dance Event
10:00 pm – 4:00 am
Sea Monster, 2 South New River Drive West,
Ft. Lauderdale
DJ Ted Eiel spins as the scent of leather and the hot men wearing it sweep you away.
Elevation
11:00 pm – 6:00 am
Parkwest, 30 NE 11th Street, Miami
Be uplifted at Elevation, our Saturday night dance party, hosted by Miami Beach superstar Flavio Nisti. DJ’s Chus & Ceballos (Madrid) make their triumphant return to Winter Party Festival after packing the house on Sunday night in 2009. DJ Alexander (Los Angeles) opens. Complimentary party buses run from the host hotel to Parkwest until 6:30 am.
SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 2010
Brunchic at the Palace Food Bar
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Palace, 1200 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Noel Leon hosts this special edition of South Beach’s most popular Sunday brunch. The Palace supports the festival celebration by donating $10 of every paid brunch to Winter Party! Reserve your table by calling 305-742-4256.
Winter Party Beach Party
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
12th Street Beach off Ocean Drive on the Atlantic Ocean, Miami Beach
The piece de resistance of the Winter Party Festival—one of the biggest and best outdoor dance parties in the world. Brett Henrichsen opens for Brazilian DJ Ana Paula (Rio) as she makes her Winter Party debut while you dance under the sun on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. This is not to be missed! Showtime Networks’ Nurse Jackie and The Tudors Season 3 DVD present this not-to-be-missed event.
Orbit: The Only Official Sunday Night Winter Party Event
9:00 pm – 6:00 am
The Terrace at Club Space, 34 NE 11th Street, Miami
Amazing lights, thousands of hot bodies, and mind-blowing music come together to form the perfect outdoor dance party. Tracy Young opens for Boris, making his debut at Winter Party Festival. You’ll be heaven bound! (If the weather truly is stormy, the party will move indoors to the Space Loft.) Complimentary party shuttle buses run from the host hotel to the Terrace at Club Space until 6:30 am.
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010
Aftermath
5:00 am – 4:00 pm
Nocturnal, 50 NE 11th Street, Miami
Are you a dance floor survivor? Don’t miss the festival’s grand finale dance event, with music by Alyson Calagna and Hector Fonseca.
