The Punta Gorda Chamber is very pleased to announce Don Teets Contracting Inc (941 575 9749) & Sue and Nick Randall of The Village Fishmarket, Fishermen's Village as the main event co-sponsors of this great event and thank them for their support and patronage.

2007 Registration Form

2007 Parade Route Map.

Welcome to the homepage of the Annual Lighted Boat Parade. This year, the 18th Annual Parade sets sail on Saturday December 8th 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. In case of inclement weather, the rain date is set for one week later Saturday 15th December.

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.

If you are a boater and want to take part in the parade, the mandatory registration form is also attached. Last year, nearly 40 vessels took part and this year we are looking to make the parade even bigger still, making it one of the not-to-be-missed events of the Festive calendar in SouthWest Florida.

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 (attached) are hugely important to the success of this event and we encourage your patronage of their businesses in particular!

Photos from past parades:

2006 Lighted Boat Parade