Punta Gorda Light Up The Night Christmas Tree Lighting

02/06/2026

After one cancellation due to a mechanical issue, followed by another because of weather, we were finally able to safely take down the beautiful Punta Gorda Christmas Tree and tuck it away until next season.

A special thank you to Nick Mayl of Florida Tree and Ground Maintenance, Inc. for stepping in on very short notice and providing the crane support needed to complete the job safely and efficiently.

As always, we are incredibly grateful the City of Punta Gorda Public Works for their hard work and dedication each year — this tradition would not be possible without them.

Last but certainly not least, thank you to all of our sponsors and community members for making this year’s tree lighting another wonderful success. We are already looking forward to an even bigger and better event next year.

Please remember to support and patronize the local businesses that help make events like this possible for our community.

12/23/2025

Last but not Least....A huge shout out to the remaining Custom Ornament Sponsors for this years Light Up The Night!!!!

🎄Joiner and Savasuk, CPA's
🎄Bill and Cathy Dryburgh
🎄Dr. Melody & Mr. Dexter Burt
🎄ACE Doors
🎄David and Karen McAtee
🎄Bill and Lisa Kinder Family
🎄Southwest Engineering and Design
🎄The Wenzel Family
🎄The Firm Advertising Agency

Thank You for helping to make this an amazing year!!!

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12/17/2025

We want to take a few moments to say Thank You to some more of our Custom Ornament Sponsors for LUTN 2025....

🎄Lyn Bevis and RE/MAX Harbor Realty
🎄Barbara Laishley
🎄Landsberg Bennett PWM
🎄Charlotte Harbor Construction
🎄The Reynolds Family
🎄Carla Nix and The Nix Team
🎄Medina Dental, LLC

We appreciate your generosity!!!

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12/11/2025

We want to say THANK YOU to some of our Custom Ornament Sponsors!!

🎄Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce
🎄Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
🎄Punta Gorda Marina
🎄Lee Richardson Family/Leroy's Southern Kitchen-Bar
🎄Jerry and Rosi Brown
🎄The Klein Family
🎄Walt & Jill Bethel

You each helped to make this years Tree Lighting memorable!

12/06/2025

We cant thank everyone in this great community enough for making last night such a success. Thank you as well to all of our sponsors and donors who made the event possible. We would love to see your photos and videos from last night. Drop them in the comments below for everyone to enjoy!

12/04/2025

1 Day and Counting!!!
Who's excited about tomorrow's LIGHT UP THE NIGHT event in downtown Punta Gorda!!!???
Give us a 👍 or drop your favorite Christmas Emoji below!!!

Don't forget to get in on the 50/50 Raffle!!!
Scan the QR Code on the bottom of this flyer and secure your entries!! The drawing will happen LIVE on the Jumbotron at 9PM!

Can't wait to see y'all there!

12/04/2025

A Great Big Thank You to our Santa's Tent Sponsors!

We want to give a big shout out to our incredible sponsors who made this years Santa Tent possible!!
Because of their support, families will have a magical place to stop by, meet Santa and capture some unforgettable Holiday memories.

A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO:
Kim Amontree Family
Hometown Title and Closing
John and Donna Peterman
Farr Law Firm
Dees Audio Engineers, LLC
Thornberry Custom Homes

🎅Bring the kids and come see Santa!
Santa's Tent will be set up on Marion Ave., directly across from Leroy's -- you can't miss it!
Swing by for a photo, a smile and a little Christmas Magic!!

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12/02/2025

🎅 A Huge Thank-You to Our Santa Sleigh Sponsors! 🎅

We want to give a big shout-out to our incredible Santa's Sleigh/Main Stage Sponsors!!

Thank you to:
The Dubbaneh Family
Wrightway Emergency Services
Punta Gorda Marina
Medina Dental
Ace Door Company

Thank you again to our generous sponsors for helping make this experience special for our community!

12/01/2025

This years tree lighting will have 2 stages! The one at the west end of Marion, near Leroys, will give local children and performing arts groups plenty of time and space to showcase their talents.

This area will be the “Kids Zone”. It will feature 3 bounce houses, snow machines, kid friendly food and drinks, and of course Santa will be there making his list and checking it twice.

Thank you to the Nix Team with Coldwell Banker for their sponsorship of the kids zone this year.

11/26/2025

Late last year, our community lost one of its bravest — Charlotte County Sheriff’s Sergeant Elio Diaz, who gave his life in the line of duty. On December 5 at 8:30 PM, his wife and children will take the stage to officially light the Christmas tree at Light Up the Night.

This is more than a ceremony.
It’s a moment to show this family that Punta Gorda and Charlotte County stands with them… that we remember… that we care… and that the legacy of a hero lives on through the people he protected.

We invite every member of our community to join us, stand shoulder-to-shoulder, and help surround this family with the love they so deeply deserve.

08/25/2025

Be part of the magic in downtown Punta Gorda this holiday season! Light Up The Night is a free, family-friendly Christmas tree lighting celebration that brings thousands of people together for twinkling lights, kids’ activities, great local food trucks, live music featuring Josie Sal and of course—the big tree lighting!

This year, you can help keep the tradition alive AND have a chance to win big through our 50/50 Raffle.

Here’s how it works:

🎟️ Purchase raffle entries with the link below
💰 50% of the total raised goes straight to one lucky winner - to be drawn
on the big screen at 9pm., after the tree lighting.
🎁 The other 50% helps cover the cost of lighting displays, stage production, children’s activities, decorations, entertainment and volunteer support—ensuring this magical night continues for years to come.

👉 You don’t have to be present to win—the winner will be announced live on stage and posted online! Must be 18+ to enter.

Join me in supporting Light Up The Night: https://go.rallyup.com/lightupthenight

07/02/2025

🎄✨ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ✨🎄
We’re getting ready to light up downtown Punta Gorda this holiday season, and we need YOUR help to make Light Up the Night 2025 the best year yet!

We’re looking to build our volunteer team NOW so we can hit the ground running. If you're interested in being part of this magical event, let us know:

🛠️ What are your skills or interests?
📋 Are you willing to lead or manage a group of volunteers?
🌟 Would you like to help with:

Decorating and tree lighting setup

Event setup and cleanup

Behind-the-scenes organization

Testing the lights (starting as soon as next month!)

Whether you can give a few hours or a few weeks, we’d love to have you on the team!

📩 Comment below, message us on Facebook, or email us at [email protected] to let us know how you'd like to help.

Let’s work together to create an unforgettable night for our community!