Charlotte Harbor Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 19) August - September 2008 August 29, 30, 31 - September 1 52nd Annual Englewood Jaycees Pioneer Days Englewood. Taste of Englewood and entertainment will take place daily during the weekend at Pioneer Park. Carnival, Arts and Crafts. Vendors and much more. Vacant lot on the south side of West Dearborn between Orange and Mango Streets. 800-603-7198, www.englewoodchamber.com. December 2008 December 5 - 6 Holly Days Punta Gorda. Holiday season kick-off. Tree lighting brought to you by the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Merchants Association. Caroling, festivities and snow! 941-639-3720, www.puntagordachamber.com. October 2008 October 18 - 19 Placida Rotary Nautical Flea Market CR 771 Englewood. Family fun event , with unique nautical bargains, silent auction, crab races, face painting, pony rides and unique finds. Food, drinks and music. 941-697-2271, Ext. 2, www.placidarotary.net. December 5 - 31 28th Annual Christmas Light Cruises King Fisher Fleet at Fishermen’s Village. Cruise the canals of Punta Gorda for this family tradition of evening enjoyment with spectacular illumination of community holiday spirit. Call for reservations. 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, November 2008 November 1 Charlotte Harbor Artsensation Laishley Park, Punta Gorda. Art, music, demonstrations, education regarding the arts! Local artists and cultural organizations (both performing and visual) participate. Free event celebrating the arts in our community. 941-764-8100, www.charlottearts.org. Punta Gorda. 941-639-0969, www.kingfisherfleet.com. December 6 Annual Peace River Lighted Boat Parade Punta Gorda. The festive display of lights and gorgeous reflections on the water make this annual event a definite must see! Begins at dusk. Charlotte Harbor. 941-639-3720 November 22 Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival Charlotte County Sports Park. Seven-county fun-filled annual festival features the natural environment. Natural landscape demonstrations, guided walks and wagon rides. A fantastic children’s area and musicians. 2300 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte. 866-835-5785, www.charlotteharbornep.org. December 6 Annual Christmas Parade Punta Gorda. See Santa ‘hang ten’ on a surfboard and catch a stuffed animal or two! Taylor Street. 941-639-2222 www.CharlotteHarborTravel.com 19 http://www.englewoodchamber.com http://www.puntagorda-chamber.com http://www.placidarotary.net http://www.kingfisherfleet.com http://www.charlottearts.org http://www.charlotteharbornep.org http://www.CharlotteHarborTravel.com
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