Lighting of The Village

Fishermen’s Village in Punta Gorda will celebrate the holiday season with their annual Lighting of the Village event. This celebration is the official kick off of the annual “Festival of Lights," a display lights and themed decorations. 

Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with the official ribbon cutting with Santa and City of Punta Gorda officials. 

Part of this year’s ribbon cutting will include a performance by Charisma. The Lee County Pipes and Drums Band will then parade through the Village,followed by a performance in Center Court.

Other festivities include live music/dancing with the Shane Duncan Band, Juggling/balloon creations by Jeff the Juggler, Finest Face Painting by MaryRose, pictures with Santa, complimentary refreshments courtesy of Village Merchants and live radio remote with Jeff Collins “The Golden Hippo”.