Lighted Boat Parade

Welcome to the homepage of the Annual Lighted Boat Parade.  This year, the 21st Annual Parade sets sail on Saturday December 4th around 6pm. Every year, this parade attracts huge crowds to Charlotte Harbor and we strongly suggest that you view the attached route map  and select the best viewing area for you and your family very carefully. Each year the route changes, due to the tidal nature of our waters and to protect the safety of both particpants and spectators alike. Plan to arrive early and enjoy this very festive occasion.

The best viewing spots are Edgewater Lake in Charlotte Harbor, Fishermen's Village, the bridges of US41 North and Southbound (no chairs will be permitted at this location) and this year we are adding Laishley Park Marina as the final stop. The attached route map will give you estimated times of arrival of the parade at each stop. For further details, please call the Punta Gorda Chamber on 941 639 3720.

21ST ANNUAL LIGHTED BOAT PARADE SATURDAY DECEMBER 4TH 2010!

Please don't forget to thank our sponsors of this event. Our Partners in Action partners located on our homepage as well as our event sponsors (listed below) are hugely important to the success of this event and we encourage your patronage of their businesses in particular!

2010 Parade Route

Boat Parade Registration Form 2010

2010 Sponsors Lighted Boat Parade on the Peace River

Main Event Sponsor: Clear Channel Radio (Punta Gorda/ Port Charlotte)

Co-Sponsors:   Downtown Merchants' Association

                             Freedom Boat Club

                      Deans South of the Border Mexican Restaurant.