An American Holiday - Stars, Stripes & Fireworks
Punta Gorda, FL -- Fishermen’s Village is proud to announce plans are well underway for an Inaugural two-day Independence Weekend Celebration – “An American Holiday- Stars, Stripes & Fireworks”, Saturday and Sunday, July 3 and 4, 2021. Admission and parking are free.
Village organizers are cognizant to the fact that Punta Gorda was unable to truly celebrate July 4th last year due to the pandemic. With the approval/support of Village owner Jon Larmore (Arciterra), Fishermen’s Village has decided to make up for it by hosting a Fireworks display at 9 pm on Saturday evening, July 3. As a result, Punta Gorda gets two shows this year. (Laishley Park will host their annual fireworks display on Sunday, July 4th.)
Visitors attending this new, signature event will enjoy a dynamic weekend of fun, engaging, family friendly activities, live music, specialty foods, shopping, water recreation, and fireworks.
Saturday, July 3 – Festivities kick off at 12 noon
Village Parking Lot (adjacent to pool area)
• Food trucks – Big Geroy’s BBQ and Savor 100x35
• Mermaid Meet and Greet, inside air conditioned camper
• Bounce House/Playland and Jungle Run – (donation to Military Heritage Museum to benefit scholarships to History Camp for deserving youth in Charlotte County)
• Military Vehicles on display including M35 Cargo Truck, WWII Ford Jeep, Ambulance, Military Jeep
Village Promenade
• Participating Vendors
• Glitter/tattoo artist
• Balloon headband artists
• Juggling acts/magic shows
• Live music, variety of musicians / Full band in evening
• Shopping and Dining with Village Merchants
• FIREWORKS DISPLAY – 9 pm! Viewing from West side of Village
Sunday, July 4
Freedom swim, Noon
Village Parking Lot (adjacent to pool area)
• Food trucks – Big Geroy’s BBQ and Savor 100x35
• Mermaid Meet and Greet (inside air conditioned camper)
• Bounce House/Playland and Jungle Run – (donation to Military Heritage Museum to benefit scholarships to History Camp for deserving youth in Charlotte County)
• Military Vehicles on display including M35 Cargo Truck, WWII Ford Jeep, Ambulance, Military Jeep
Throughout Village Promenade
• Participating Vendors
• Glitter/tattoo artist
• Balloon headband artists
• Juggling acts/magic shows
• Live music, variety of musicians / Full band in evening
• Shopping and Dining with Village Merchants
• FIREWORKS DISPLAY - 9 pm – from Laishley Park
Live Music to be featured during the two-day celebration in each section of the Village include:
Musicians
Terry Dotson / Jaime Garza / Jayar Mack
Rita Beach / Paul Roush / Mark Gorka
Bands
Zydegatorz Band (Sat 5-9 pm Center Court)
From the Edge Band (Sun 5-9 pm Center Court)
King Fisher Fleet will be offering Independence Day Weekend Fireworks Cruises.
Saturday, July 3rd- 7:30 pm departure.
Returns after the fireworks (approx. 9:30 pm)
Sunset/Fireworks cruise to view the Fishermen’s Village fireworks display.
Sunday, July 4 - 7:30 pm departure.
Returns after the fireworks (approx. 9:30 pm).
Sunset/Fireworks cruise to view the Laishley park Fireworks display.
Book On line kingfisherfleet.com or call 941 639-0969.
Fishermen’s Village Independence Weekend Celebration is Co-Sponsored by iheart Radio.
Fishermen’s Village Waterfront Mall, Resort and Marina is located off Marion Avenue,
Punta Gorda. From I-75, take exit 164, turn left and proceed 3 miles to Fishermen’s Village. Call (941) 639-8721 for more information or visit on line at www.fishville.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kathy Burnam
Marketing/Events Manager
Email: mkting@fishville.com
941 639-8721