Lighting of the Village
Join Fishermen’s Village at the annual LIGHTING OF THE VILLAGE, Saturday, November 16, 2024
Punta Gorda, FL — This unforgettable, family-fun celebration will display a record number of lights glistening around every turn and delightful décor throughout the Village. Visitors of all ages will enjoy strolling past storefronts, listening to beautiful traditional holiday music, and gazing up at our Village trees trimmed with ornaments.
Start your evening at Sunset Beach Club as the Shane Duncan Band takes the stage at 5:00pm. Santa will arrive at 5:45 pm via the Punta Gorda Fire Department, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony culminating in the grand Lighting of the Village at 6:15 pm! Our independently owned shops, boutiques and restaurants will celebrate the evening by offering complimentary samples of holiday goodies as you browse for the perfect gift for everyone on your Christmas list!
Schedule/timeline for evening:
• Live Music featuring Shane Duncan Band 5-10 pm, Dry Beach
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony begins 6 pm featuring youth singing sensation Josie Salvitti
• Official Lighting of the Village at 6:15 pm
• Guns and Hoses Pipes and Drums Parade through Village after Lighting
• Live Holiday Music featuring Josie Salvitti 7-10 pm, Center Court
• Visits with Santa and the Grinch until 9 pm after Lighting
• Divas ‘N Dolls Fairy Hair 5-9 pm
• Kona Ice of Charlotte County 5-9 pm
• Bouncing Buddies Face Painting/Balloon Creations 5-9 pm
Peace River Wildlife Center will be joining us for the evening to educate visitors regarding rebuild plans for their wildlife hospital and education center. Both facilities were devastated by Hurricane Milton. As your “admission” to the Lighting of the Village, please consider a financial donation at their booth while enjoying the festivities or you can donate online at https://prwildlife.org/support-prwc.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2728486-0
