48th Annual Christmas Parade
48th Annual Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade will take place in downtown Punta Gorda on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
THEME: Sleigh Bells & Seashells
Sign up your most festive Float, Marching Unit/Band or Decorated Vehicle!
For Profit Business $50.00
Non-profit $35.00 (add $5.00 for each horse)
Registration is due by November 12, 2026
Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each category as well as the Grand Marshal Award and the President Award will be given out at at our December 16, 2026 Third Wednesday Coffee.
Don't forget, the only Santa permitted in the parade will be the official Santa Claus designated by the Chamber.
Date and Time
Saturday Dec 12, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST
The parade steps off at Noon, travels from Carmalita, continues north on Taylor Street and proceed to the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center parking lot for disbanding. The Judging area is in front of Centennial Bank.
Location
We will stage the parade at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita Street, Punta Gorda.
We will disband the parade at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor St. Punta Gorda.
Fees/Admission
Parade Entries $50 for profit, $35 non-profit, add $5.00 for each additional horse.
The public is invited (no charge) to bring blankets and lawn chairs and set up along the route. This is a great family friendly community event.
Contact Information
Chamber Staff 941-627-2222
Printed courtesy of www.charlottecountychamber.org – Contact the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for more information.
2702 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33952-5129 – (941) 627-2222 – askus@charlottecountychamber.org