April 21, 2012
April 21, 2012
It's A Family Affair
and has been ongoing for 26 years.
Chuck Negron signed as Block Party lead act
Punta Gorda Block Party entertainment director Mike Dallenbach has signed Three Dog Night founder and vocalist Chuck Negron as the lead act for the April 21 street festival in downtown Punta Gorda. Negron’s distinctive and soulful voice was out front on such hit songs as “One (Is the Loneliest Number),” “Old Fashioned Love Song,” “Eli’s Coming,” “Easy to be Hard,” “Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog”and “Joy to the World.” The group, which disbanded in 1977, has sold 90 million albums to date. Although the entertainment schedule isn’t set, Negron will be performing in the late afternoon or early evening on the main stage at Taylor Street and Retta Esplanade.
The Boogiemen- Rock & Soul, Rhythm & Blues and beyond
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.
American Made - Good old Rock, Blues and Funk, that's American Made.
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.
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.
City of Punta Gorda Mayor Harvey Goldberg, in 2010 declared
April 17th as Cathy Johnson Day in honor of her contributions.
We pride ourselves on having something for everyone. Starting early in the morning we will 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 and closes at dark.
In addition, there will be many more games and rides for all ages available.
There are no sectioning, or chairs available for general admission. But you are welcome to bring your own chair. New this year, there will be a special VIP seating area right in front of the main stage for those who purchase a table with 8 chairs through the sponsorship chairman or by emailingVIP@PuntaGordaBlockParty.info
These tables are very limited so get yours now.
All 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 pepper sandwich, hot dogs, corn on the cob to snow cones, pretzels, popcorn, funnel cakes and much more.
There will be 5 stages each play continuous music and entertainment from
Opening Ceremonies at 2pm or sooner until 10pm.
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 Herald Court 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
