The Luminary Festival on Sanibel and Captiva Gets Better Every Year!

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Goin’ 26 years strong, Sanibel and Captiva Islands continue to delight locals and tourists alike, with one of the most anticipated events of the year – The Annual Luminary Festival!

Starting at dusk this Friday evening, Dec. 3rd, on Sanibel Island (specifically Periwinkle Way), this family-friendly, trail of lights “joyfest” will kick off… with a repeat performance the following evening, Dec. 4th, on Captiva Island (specifically in The Village).

The purpose of this great event has evolved over the years… starting out in the late ’80s as a way to keep the islands in the forefront of peoples’ minds as a “true holiday destination” in between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday dates, when it tended to get pretty quiet on the islands and local businesses’ coffers got pretty low.

As the years went by, the festival evolved and expanded into a full-blown “excuse” for tourists to plan to be there in order to experience the beauty of the islands all lit up and glowing, in addition to taking part in a real “tight community” atmosphere that personifies locals supporting local businesses and the truest sense of comradery.  The islands shine with personality during this festival and show anyone lucky enough to be there, exactly how great it is to live on and be a part of the Sanibel and Captiva “family”.

Three miles of paper lanterns will light the way to beautiful storefronts, live music and great food!  Don’t miss out because it really is a once-a-year festivity well worth the wait!

If you’re interested (as I was) in the history of this unique event, you can read more about it right here:  History of the Sanibel-Captiva Island Luminary Festival

We will see you there, no doubt…

Have a great week,

Sandy and Rob

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The Luminary Festival Is On Sanibel Island Tonight!

Well, are you guys ready for the big events tonight and tomorrow night?

The 24th Annual Luminary Festival put on by our very own local Chamber of Commerce.  Tonight (Friday) the festival is on Sanibel Island and tomorrow night (Saturday) the Festival continues on Captiva Island.

What a fun night it will be for each event, where locals and visitors will have 3 miles of beautifully lit-up storefronts and restaurants all decked out and ready for folks to stroll in and out of (and hopefully buy something – wink wink).  Most, if not all, Chamber member businesses take part in this annual holiday celebration.

There will be live music and even a live nativity scene.  And, of course, as this party officially kicks off our holiday season, it just wouldn’t be the same without Santa, so he’ll be there as well for some great Kodak Moments!

This is definitely an event for the whole family to enjoy together.  It starts right at dusk (around 5:30pm) and goes until 9:00pm”ish”.

You can get more details here at the Chamber of Commerce website.

Hope to see you all there tonight!

Rob and Sandy

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