Let's get the word out that this is the largest one day event in the area and has been ongoing for 26 years.
We pride ourselves on having something for everyone. Starting early in the morning we have vendors lining the streets of Marion Ave, Taylor Street, Sullivan Street and Retta Esplande. Sullivan Street has always been dedicated to young children including games, rides and snacks which closes at dark.
There are no sectioning, or chairs available for general admission. But you are welcome to bring your own. There is a Terrace area that includes seating and special food for those who choose a sponsorship level that includes those limited tickets. Our sponsorship levels are listed on the Sponsor Info tab.
There is a $5 entrance fee for everyone over 12 years old.
The beer can be purchased for $4 for the first beer including a souvenir cup and $3 every refill after.
As for the food, we will have all the typical festival foods on hand from sausage and peppers sandwich, hot dogs, corn on the cob to snow cones,
pretzels, popcorn, funnel cakes and much more.
We will have 5 stages each play continuous music and entertainment from Opening Ceremonies at 2pm or sooner until 10pm.
The final schedule will be posted soon but so far scheduled to appear is: (excerpts with links are below)
Founded twenty years ago, “The BoogieMen” is a high-energy ten piece band which specializes in “Rock & Soul Music”. With eight vocalists we blend a variety of musical talents and tastes, which include Folk, Symphony, Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Rock and Soul, thus presenting a Kaleidoscope of musical expressions.
Gotta Luv It Band - A Southwest of Florida that specializes in a mix of classic rock and 50’s oldies.
They play songs from artists like Elvis, Roy Orbison, The Rolling Stones, Sam Cooke, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Drifters, The Beatles, Van Morrison, ZZ Top and many more.
Jim Morris - Although Jim’s musical style is admittedly reminiscent of Jimmy Buffett and Jerry Jeff Walker,
he has a knack for defying categorization. He mixes a whimsical island sound with a splash of Texas to produce a sound that is uniquely Gulf and Western.
Chuck Negron - Chuck’s unmistakable voice exclaiming “Jeremiah Was A Bullfrog” on the multi-Grammy nominated and 1971 Record Of The Year, “Joy To The World” is today a part of Americana, securing a place for Chuck Negron as one of the great singers in rock and pop.
Also Mike Haymans, Democracy , Copper Head, and performances from our local students and much more.
Block Party gate fee is $5.00 for everyone over 12 years old.
Every single dollar you spend at the Block Party will stay in the community
and shared with the area non-profits.
Everyone will receive a wristband for entry.
Please
NO PETS NO COOLERS
NO BIKES NO EXCEPTIONS
In 2010, the Mayor of Punta Gorda Declared April 17th as Cathy Johnson Day. Thank you Mayor.
Each year, for safety reasons, the Punta Gorda Police Department requires all Block Party street closures to begin at midnight the evening before.
IMPORTANT ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION
West Marion will be blocked off at both U.S. 41 south and north,
as will Taylor Street at Harborside Drive and Retta Esplanade at Sullivan Street.
Sullivan and Taylor streets south of Marion remain open up to the
Sunloft Center parking garage entrances, and Herald Court also remains
open to provide access to free parking in the city garage.
PGPD asks everyone planning on being downtown past 10 p.m. to park in the
free garage. All blocked streets should re-open around midnight after the Block Party
is over. Do not plan on leaving vehicles parked overnight the night before
within the Block Party perimeter. They are safety hazards during Block Party day,
and PGPD will have them towed.
The Punta Gorda Block Party Dates for the Upcoming Years
April 20, 2013 April 12, 2014 April 18, 2015 April 16, 2016
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