Photo courtesy Fishermen’s Village.
Fishermen’s Village proudly announces our annual LIGHTING OF THE VILLAGE, Saturday, November 14, 2026 Join us as we celebrate this magical evening!
This unforgettable, family-fun celebration will display a record number of lights glistening around every turn and delightful décor throughout the Village. Visitors of all ages will enjoy strolling past storefronts, listening to beautiful traditional holiday music, and gazing up at our Village trees trimmed with ornaments. There will be a multitude of photo op areas!
Start your evening at Sunset Beach Club as the Shane Duncan Band takes the stage at 5:00 pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 5:45 pm via the Punta Gorda Fire Department, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony culminating in the grand Lighting of the Village at 6:15 pm! Rumor has it. . . The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who will be ready for you to snap a selfie with them! Our independently owned shops, boutiques and restaurants will celebrate the evening by offering complimentary samples of holiday goodies as you browse for the perfect gift for everyone on your Christmas list! The Suites at Fishermen’s Village will be hosting a Christmas Pajama Contest for guests ages 21 and older! More information on how to participate is coming soon!
Schedule/timeline for evening:
• Live Music featuring Shane Duncan Band 5-10 pm, Sunset Beach
• Santa Arrives at 5:45 pm via PG Fire Department
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony begins at 6 pm, stage just inside main entrance
• Official Lighting of the Village at 6:15 pm
• Sunset Pipes & Drums Band Parade following Lighting Ceremony
• Bag Piper vignettes in multiple locations until 8:00 pm following parade
• Asian Community Dance Crew Lighted Wing Fairy performers, various locations, 5-8 pm • Live Holiday Music featuring Risk & Romance, 5:30-9 pm, Center Court
• Singer/Musician Mark Gorka, 5-9 pm, third section of the Village
• Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who until 9 pm (after Lighting) • Photos Ops with Elf on the Shelf, 5-9 pm
• Barefoot Beauty Fairy Hair 5-9 pm, first section of Village
• Clique Photo Booth Fun Photos, 5-9 pm, first section of Village
• Bouncing Buddies Face Painting, 5-9 pm, third section of Village
• Jesse Ink’d Tattoos 5-9 pm, shark deck, second section of Village
• Merchants will be open until 9 pm for your holiday shopping
Your “Admission” to the Lighting of the Village. . . please consider a financial donation to support The Backpack Kidz. . . booths will be located in multiple areas of the Village. To learn more about the organization and/or to make a donation on line, visit www.backpackkidz.com.
Photo courtesy Fishermen’s Village.