On Saturday, Dec. 14, the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce will have its 46th annual Christmas Parade.
There will be 80-plus entries this year, all decorated in the theme of Characters of Christmas.
There will be floats, cars, trucks, boats, marching bands and dance performance groups.
It’s our annual community event you will not want to miss!
The parade kicks off at noon from the Charlotte Performing Arts Center. The parade route goes along Carmalita Street then goes north on Taylor Street and disbands at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center.
If you’re looking for a magical experience, I encourage you to bring out the whole family and come out early to secure a great viewing spot along the parade path.
Of course, we will have a special visitor all the way from the North Pole.
We hope to see you out there on Saturday!
CHAMBER ACTIVITY
Holiday Networking at Noon Lunch (member event), 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 11 at Unwind Wine & Beer Bar, 320 Sullivan St., Punta Gorda. We’ll keep our tradition alive and have a fun and spirited gift exchange. We ask each attendee to bring a gift ($20 value/wrapped). Registration is requested at charlottecountychamber.org or 941-627-2222.Third Wednesday Coffee (member event), 8-9 a.m. Dec. 18 at (location change) the Realtors Association, 3320 Loveland Blvd., Punta Gorda. Coffee sponsor is The Daily Sun. Program is the 46th Annual Christmas Parade Awards. All parade award winners will be announced to receive their coveted trophies. Registration is requested at charlottecountychamber.org or 941-627-2222.