Time for the 46th annual Charlotte County Chamber Christmas Parade
December 9, 2024
On Saturday, Dec. 14, the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce will have its 46th annual Christmas Parade.
There will be 80-plus entries this year, all decorated in the theme of Characters of Christmas.
There will be floats, cars, trucks, boats, marching bands and dance performance groups.
It’s our annual community event you will not want to miss!
The parade kicks off at noon from the Charlotte Performing Arts Center. The parade route goes along Carmalita Street then goes north on Taylor Street and disbands at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center.
If you’re looking for a magical experience, I encourage you to bring out the whole family and come out early to secure a great viewing spot along the parade path.
Of course, we will have a special visitor all the way from the North Pole.
We hope to see you out there on Saturday!
CHAMBER ACTIVITY
- Holiday Networking at Noon Lunch (member event), 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 11 at Unwind Wine & Beer Bar, 320 Sullivan St., Punta Gorda. We’ll keep our tradition alive and have a fun and spirited gift exchange. We ask each attendee to bring a gift ($20 value/wrapped). Registration is requested at charlottecountychamber.org or 941-627-2222.
- Third Wednesday Coffee (member event), 8-9 a.m. Dec. 18 at (location change) the Realtors Association, 3320 Loveland Blvd., Punta Gorda. Coffee sponsor is The Daily Sun. Program is the 46th Annual Christmas Parade Awards. All parade award winners will be announced to receive their coveted trophies. Registration is requested at charlottecountychamber.org or 941-627-2222.
RIBBON CUTTINGSRibbon cuttings are an effective way to meet the business owners — and fellow chamber members — in an informal atmosphere and develop great connections. Registration is required at charlottecountychamber.org or 941-627-2222.
- Live Your Strength, 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at 22119 Elmira Blvd., Port Charlotte. Beer, wine, and snacks will be provided.
SPECIAL EVENTSThe 14th Annual Consumer Marketplace Expo, “The Hottest Business Day in Paradise,” is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 13, 2025 at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. This is free and open to the public. Market your business in an 8-by-10-foot booth (piped/draped) with 1,000 plus visitors and residents seeing your products and services. You can see more folks in five hours than you may see in a month. This will be an excellent environment for maximum business exposure for sales, lead generation and develop great connections. Plus, there will be more than 100 other exhibitors for business-to-business to develop client/customer relationships. Deadline to reserve your booth is Jan. 31. No late entries will be accepted. To reserve, visit charlottecountychamber.org or call 941-627-2222.
Bob White is executive director of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce and may be reached at bwhite@charlottecountychamber.org or 941-627-2222.