{"id":9797,"date":"2013-07-23T17:15:08","date_gmt":"2013-07-23T21:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/?p=9797"},"modified":"2013-07-23T17:15:08","modified_gmt":"2013-07-23T21:15:08","slug":"captiva-holiday-village-2013-schedule-of-events-special-hotel-packages-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/2013\/07\/23\/captiva-holiday-village-2013-schedule-of-events-special-hotel-packages-available\/","title":{"rendered":"Captiva Holiday Village 2013 schedule of events; Special hotel packages available"},"content":{"rendered":"

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CAPTIVA ISLAND, Fla. (July 22, 2013) \u2013 Summertime is amongst us but that hasn\u2019t stopped the hoteliers, merchants, attraction owners and restaurateurs of Captiva Island to be in the holiday spirit and busily preparing for the 4th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Captiva Holiday Village<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The three-weekend-long Captiva Holiday Village launches its 2013 spectacular the Friday after Thanksgiving with fireworks, tree lightings, holiday readings, musical performances and more.<\/p>\n

Each special-themed weekend will be a fun-filled extravaganza of sight and sound, set against the backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico and evening sunsets. During the event weekends, visitors will enjoy everything from decorated golf cart and lighted boat parades to Junkanoo dancers, live music and even a Marching Mullet Parade.<\/p>\n

\u201cCaptiva is a remarkable island village and known as a magnet for creative people,\u201d said Paul McCarthy of Captiva Cruises. \u201cIt\u2019s famous for its beautiful beaches, wildlife-filled waters, family-friendly atmosphere, and a quirky, relaxed way of life. This island is a perfect place to unwind from holiday stress.\u201d<\/p>\n

All three weekends of events take place in Captiva\u2019s \u201cvillage\u201d center, where its colorful restaurants and shops will be festively decorated.<\/p>\n

The village is the heart of the island: a quirky, colorful, pedestrian-friendly hub where people stroll from place to place, enjoying live music, tropical food and drink and the island\u2019s legendary sunsets.<\/p>\n

Back by popular demand, a feature of this year\u2019s Captiva Holiday Village is Community Chautauqua, offering educational workshops, entertainment, films, a carol sing, boat cruises, tastings and natural history talks\u2014all offering locals and visitors a chance to learn more about quirky Captiva.<\/p>\n

\u201cCaptiva is a wonderful contrast from the hustle and bustle of normal daily life,\u201d said Jeff Shuff, \u2018Tween Waters Inn general manager. \u201cWhen you add in all the fun with these three holiday event weekends, Captiva should be at the top of your holiday must-do list; it\u2019s going to be one heck of a party this year.\u201d<\/p>\n

A production crew from the Travel Channel filmed last year\u2019s annual Captiva Holiday Village Golf Cart Parade as part of a proposed show called \u2018Xtreme Xmas\u2019 based on unique Christmas events across the United States.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were looking to showcase the best of the best across America but wanted to get away from the typical stories like the Radio City Rockettes or the lighting of the Rockefeller Center tree in New York City,\u201d said Travel Channel Creative Producer Nicole Dunn.<\/p>\n

The show, which also featured a festival in Jennings, Louisiana, a parade in New Mexico and Trappist monks in Missouri making fruitcakes for the holidays, will air seven to 10 times between Thanksgiving and Christmas.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was such a great opportunity to bring our quirky island festivities to the world,\u201d said 2012 Golf Cart Parade Chair Denice Beggs. \u201cThis parade is such a unique and fun event for locals to be involved in. The competition has really increased, and many participants plan their decorations a year in advance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Each year, Captiva locals try to outdo their neighbor by extravagantly decorating their personal or rented golf carts in lights, garland, hats and even plastic flamingos. Fun, festive and sometimes gaudy outfits go along with the tradition.<\/p>\n

In addition to Holiday Village festivities, the island offers easy access to an abundance of water sports: kayaking, guided fishing, parasailing, world-renowned shelling and wildlife cruises to the outer islands.<\/p>\n

Captiva is ranked as one of TripAdvisor\u2019s Top 10\u00a0Travelers\u2019 Choice U.S. Beach Destinations.<\/p>\n

As a highlight of this annual event, local hoteliers and restaurants have once again teamed up to offer six free two-night Captiva Holiday Village weekends for the 2013 event. Online entries are now being accepted at www.CaptivaHolidayVillage.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Captiva Island resorts, inns, cottages and vacation homes are also offering lodging specials in conjunction with this year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n

For a list of all events and hotel packages, visit\u00a0www.CaptivaHolidayVillage.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 2013 event schedule is as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

November 29<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>Tree Lighting and Fireworks at \u2018Tween Waters Inn<\/p>\n

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November 30<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>South Seas Tree Lighting<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>Sunset Arias at \u2018Tween Waters Inn<\/p>\n

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December 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>Captiva Memorial Library Children\u2019s Program<\/p>\n

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December 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>Sunset Arias at \u2018Tween Waters Inn<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>Sanibel Luminary<\/p>\n

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December 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>Royal Shell\u2019s Decorated Golf Cart Parade<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Golf Cart Awards & Party<\/p>\n

\u2022 Captiva Luminary<\/p>\n

\u2022 Researching Dolphins in Pine Island Sound at \u2018Tween Waters Inn sponsored by SCCF<\/p>\n

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December 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>Early Maritime History in Pine Island Sound sponsored by SCCF<\/p>\n

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December 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>Mullet March at Jensen\u2019s Twin Palms at 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Captiva Memories and Holiday Captiva Island Historical Society film at Jensen\u2019s Twin Palms<\/p>\n

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December 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>Seafood and Fishing Festival at Jensen\u2019s Twin Palms all day<\/p>\n

\u2022 American Realty of Captiva Junkanoo Parade<\/p>\n

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\u2022 The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company Lighted Boat Parade<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Post Boat Parade Party<\/p>\n

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December 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>Carol Sing at Chapel By the Sea followed by refreshments at the Captiva Community Center<\/p>\n

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About Captiva Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

Captiva Island is a barrier island in the tranquil Gulf of Mexico on Florida\u2019s southwest coast.\u00a0North of Sanibel Island and West of Fort Myers, world-renowned Captiva is also just three hours from Tampa and Fort Lauderdale by car.\u00a0A narrow seashell-laden island famous for its dramatic sunrises and sunsets, celebrity visitors and creative residents, Captiva is home to private waterfront estates, two large resorts and several charming small inns.\u00a0The heart of the island is its vibrant \u2018downtown,\u2019 coined \u201cthe village,\u201d in which visitors and locals stroll among colorful galleries, shops and\u00a0restaurants with live music and water views.\u00a0As the gateway to the out-islands within Pine Island Sound, Captiva is also a watersports destination and offers boaters multiple marinas with overnight dockage.\u00a0It has been featured in countless magazines and newspapers around the world.<\/p>\n

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