Kiwanis Christmas Card Lane goes up in Gilchrist Park on December 4

Punta Gorda Christmas is just around the corner….and in keeping with the annual tradition, the Punta Gorda Kiwanis are sponsoring once again Punta Gorda’s Christmas Card Lane, the spectacular display of giant-sized Holiday Greeting Cards that adorn the pathway into Gilchrist Park.  Gene Murtha, Christmas Card Lane Coordinator, reports that registrations for this annual holiday event have been brisk.  He notes that there are many more entrants so far than this time last year.

The life-sized cards prepared on behalf of local businesses and organizations (churches, civic groups, schools, clubs, charities) by professional or amateur artists will be elevated for display on December 4.  Judging of the cards for ribbons will take place Sunday morning, December 5.   The lane can be viewed by car or on foot through the holidays.   

Here's a sampling of last year's event:  

There are still a few slots available for this year's Lane.  If you are interested in displaying a card for your business or organization, contact Gene Murtha at genemurtha@comcast.net.