Christmas Card Lane -- Kiwanis Gift to Punta Gorda

Every year the Kiwanis of Punta Gorda ask Punta Gorda community businesses and organizations to participate in a Christmas display of giant Christmas cards that will adorn the lane in Gilchrist Park. These colorful, creative cards are prepared by professional and amateur artists, in some cases children. Last  Saturday, members of the Kiwanis overseen by Kiwani John Kruth installed almost 60 cards prepared by Churches, businesses, civic organizations, clubs, schools, various non-profit organizations and others.  Over the next month, this holiday gift to the community will be viewed by thousands of Punta Gorda residents and visitors.

The cards are also judged in various categories.  Here are this year's winners:

Amateur Artwork:

1 Punta Gorda Fire Dept


2 Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary


3 Lutheran Church of the Cross


Professional Artwork:


1 Peace River Distributing, Inc


2 Buffalo Graffix


3 Knights of Columbus




Most Unique:

Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary



Most Humorous:

Home Instead Senior Care



Most Artistic:

Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary



Best In Show Religious:

Lutheran Church of the Cross



Best in Show Non-Religious:

Punta Gorda Fire Dept

Here's a slideshow of this year's cards.  But to really appreciate the dynamic nature of these cards, go to Gilchrist Park and see them live.