Punta Gorda Xtreme Makeover Celebration
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What’s Happening at the Punta Gorda Five-Year Xtreme Makeover...

  • Festivities from 1:00pm to Fireworks! (see schedule)

  • Charlotte and Port Charlotte High School Bands play together to kick-off the celebration

  • Acknowledgement throughout day of “angel” attendees - recognizing all those who helped us during Hurricane Charley

  • Trolley Tours highlighting the renovation of Punta Gorda

  • Live Amateur Radio broadcast

  • “Cooking Without Power” demonstrations

  • Kids Cupcake Decorating

  • Veteran Motorcar Club of America SWFL antique automobile exhibition

  • Music from Chris MacArthur, Mike Imbasciani, Boomtown Express, The Boogiemen and The Crashers

  • Universal Dance Studio Performance

  • Huge Children’s Area with interactive activities, police, fire and public works equipment to view up close, face painting, juggling and more

  • Lt. Governor Kottkamp confirmed to attend along with Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Senator Detert, Rep. Aubuchon, Rep. Kreegel, Rep. Roberson and other current and former elected officials

  • A print designed by a local high school artist Nathan Keibler will be available that showcases the revitalization of Punta Gorda

  • Demonstrations by Jedi the Police Canine Officer

  • Food, Food and more Food!

  • Beer and Hurricane/Wine Gardens

  • Fireworks w/Clear Channel Radio Simulcast of Music

  • And much more... more details will be added as they are available.


SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Time Activity

1:00

Mayoral Welcome
Introduction of Dignitaries
Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottcamp
Former Governor Jeb Bush

1:30

Charlotte & Port Charlotte High School Bands Play

2:00-3:00

Chris McArthur Band

2:00

Jedi - Canine Cop Demonstration

2:30

“Cooking Without Power” Demo

3:00–3:30

Universal Dance Troupe Performance

3:30–4:30

Mike Imbasciani Band

4:00

“Cooking Without Power” Demo

4:30–5:15

The Crashers

5:30-7:00

Boomtown Express

7:30–9:00

The Boogiemen with Special Guest Dangerous Dan Toler of The Allman Brothers Band

9:00

FIREWORKS!!! with Clear Channel Radio Simulcast of Music

Ongoing Activities
Trolley Tours of City Revitalization Projects - tours depart on the hour
Kids Cupcake Decorating
Live Amateur Radio
Commemorative Print Signing
Celebrity Dunk Tank


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