45th Annual Christmas Parade Dec. 9, 2023
Join us for the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce 45th Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 9th!
Tropical Christmas is our theme this year. Enter your Float, Marching/Performing Group or Decorated Car/Pick-up by November 10th.
For Profit organization $50
Non Profit organization $35
Add $5 for each Horse
Official School Band No Charge
When you register through the online registration link, please provide a brief biography or sentiment to be read during the parade by the Master of Ceremonies. Choose the category in which you would like to be judged. and provide us with the entire length of your entry and/or number of walkers so that we can properly set up the staging area.
Or Print and return the Christmas Parade Registration Flyer with your entry fee and details to the Charlotte County Chamber, 2702 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 no later than November 10. Remember, the only Santa permitted in the parade will be the official Santa Claus designated by the Chamber.
Date and Time
Saturday Dec 9, 2023
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
The Parade steps off at Noon from Charlotte Performing Arts Center, travels up Taylor to disband at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. The Judging will take place in front of Centennial Bank.
Location
The Parade will take place in Downtown Punta Gorda Florida and steps off at Noon from the Charlotte Performing Arts Center.
Staging area schedule:
Floats: Arrive no later than 9:00 a.m
Cars, Pick-up Trucks: Arrive no later than 10:30 a.m.
Band Members: Arrive no later than 11:00 a.m.
Dignitaries: Arrive no later than 11:00 a.m
Marching/Performing Units and Horses: Arrive no later than 11:15 a.m.
Contact Information
941-627-2222
