It wouldn't be Christmas in Florida without lighted boat parades. It's our makeup for no real snow or cold wintry feel? Seriously which do you prefer? boats or sleds? Punta Gorda has two main waterway illuminated boat events, the first is on the Peace River on the 14th.
The Annual Lighted Boat Parade sponsored by the Punta Gorda Chamber launches at dusk on December 14th (Sunday) from Edgewater Lake across the Harbor and meanders across the Peace River to Fishermen's Villages and down the Peace River under the bridges.
The best viewing spots are on Edgewater Lake in Charlotte Harbor, at Fishermen's Village, on the bridges of US41 North and Southbound (no chairs permitted ) and Laishley Park Marina. You can also catch glimpses of the parade from Gilchrist Park and Hurricane Charley's but the boats don't come in close here.
If you are a boater and want to join the parade, to register and get more information on starting points call the Punta Gorda Chamber at 941 639 3720. Below is a map they provide of the parade route, approximate times, best viewing and parking information.
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