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Lighting of The Village

Nov. 17, 2018 5:30 p.m.

Fishermen’s Village 1200 W Retta Esplanade, Fort Myers, Florida 33950

Sep. 26, 2018

7:52 a.m.

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”.