Friday, July 1, 2016

Celebrate the 4th of July in Punta Gorda This Weekend Whether You Swim the Peace or Not


The traditional swim across the Peace will get a late start to catch the outgoing tide this year. The annual event this 4th starts on the north side of the southbound US 41 bridge at 2 p.m. and ends at Harpoon Harry’s in Fishermen’s Village. Whether you choose to swim, paddle or float, it is recommended participants be at the starting point a half hour early and take the trolley from the Village to the other side of the river.  If you'd rather watch,  Fishville is planning a full day of entertainment starting at noon with guitarist, Drew Gale, near the Good Ole Days Cafe, Jim Morris from noon near center court and Jim Pappas 3-6 p.m. with Paul Roush rounding out the day at 6 p.m.  And of course, Fishville and especially Harpoon's at the end are great places to view the evening fireworks.  King Fisher is also offering a "Fireworks Cruise," departing at 7:30.  Call 941-639-0969 for prices and availability.

At Laishley Park gates open at 11:00 a.m. for a full day July 4th celebration with over a dozen water slides, bounce house, vendors, food and live music featuring Mary Moss and Emily Cage, Kate Keys Band, The Boogiemen and the Jack-Michael Band after the firewords.  Admission is $3 with kids under 12 free.   

The Tikibar at the Sheraton will feature American Made on the fourth from 6-9 and also is a viewing spot for the fireworks over the harbor. 

Other entertainment around town over this fourth of July weekend includes: 

Friday, July 1

At Dean's South of the Border:  Bite the Bullet 8:30 p.m.
At the Punta Gorda Elks(members and guests):  Mixed Up Duo 6:30 p.m. 
At the Celtic Ray: Brayzen Heads 8 p.m. 
At Hurricane Charleys Zombie U 8 p.m. 
At TT's Tiki Bar on Charlotte HarborNot Guilty  7 p.m. 
At the Orange House Wine Bar: Mike Parmalee and Vince Evans  7 p.m.
At the Wyvern Hotel: The Kollections  7-11 p.m.

Saturday, July 2


At Deans South of the Border: Half Step Down   8:30 p.m.
At the Punta Gorda Elks (members and guests): Two Can Jam  6:30 p.m. 
At the Celtic Ray: Brayzen Heads 8 p.m. 
At Hurricane Charleys:  Gashouse Gorillas  8 p.m.
At the Orange House Wine Bar: Lacey Blizzard and John Maik 7 p.m.
At Sandra's German Restaurant: Christ Brett 6-9 p.m.
At Harpoon Harry's Whisky Moped 8:30 p.m.
At TT's Tiki Bar on Charlotte HarborNexx Level  7 p.m. 










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