Cape Coral Needs Parade Participants For Veterans Day
Right now all eyes in Southwest Florida seem to be on Halloween. It’s everywhere you turn from yard decorations and office décor, to costume and candy lined store shelves. However, there is another holiday just around the corner that has municipalities and organizations all over Florida preparing for. No, it’s not Thanksgiving. It’s not Christmas either. The City of Cape Coral needs parade participants for Veterans Day and you have one more week to register in order to get in on the action.
Veteran’s Day is just around the corner. In between Halloween celebrations and parties, officials are planning for the three day weekend. Volunteers are needed to help with local events, including in Cape Coral
Cape Coral Veterans Day Parade
Cape Coral relies heavily on volunteers to put on this annual event intended to recognize and honor the men and women who served our country in military service. Veteran’s Day is November 11th. It falls on a Saturday this year so the parade crowd is expected to be a big one. The following Monday is a federal holiday. It’s the last widely observed three day weekend of the year.
This year’s parade route travels west down Cape Coral Parkway, in the south side lanes. It stretches between Cape Coral Street and Chester. The parade beings at 11am. However, the staging starts at 9am. Click here to register if you want to help out. If you would like to enter a float, click here for the rules and regulations.
One more thing. You need to get those applications filled out by next Monday, October 30th. You have time to get you group and float together, but not much. Cape Coral needs parade participants for Veterans Day. If you can’t participate in the parade, put the date on your calendar so you can be a spectator.
Best Halloween Events In Southwest Florida, Updated
Halloween is almost here and the number of events celebrating the holiday continues to grow. Stores are full of Halloween costumes, candy and décor. It’s a fun time of year. Do you like to dress up, like a good scare? Perhaps you just like to get out and enjoy some good old fashioned pumpkin carving. It is all possible in the coming weeks. To help you navigate, we’ve put together a list of the best Halloween events in Southwest Florida and have updated it. Whether you live in Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte or anywhere in between, there is something in close proximity.
Many activities, parties and celebrations were canceled last year due to such widespread damage from Hurricane Ian. Party goers are ready to make up for lost time and it appears there are lots of places and events to accommodate. Halloween is not just for the little kids. There are lots of things for the big kids to do too. Here you will find everything from hayrides to concerts. In addition, trivia nights, boat cruises, wine tastings, and everything in between.
There are pet friendly events as well as canine costume contests for Halloween in Southwest Florida. A few of them are listed below.
Some events have costume contests. Stay tuned for a separate rundown specifically for costume events. In the meantime, take note. Events are both inside and outside. Some could be affected by the weather. It is always a good idea to call ahead or check social media sites for updates if you have any doubts. Dress up. Get out. Halloween in Southwest Florida is going to be a lot of fun this year. Check out these events.
Halloween In The Park
Put on by the City of Bonita Springs, this outdoor movie screening features “Casper.” Bring your chairs and blankets. Besides the movie there will be pumpkin decorating trick-or-treating, photo, food, entertainment and more. The park will be filled with spooky lights and fog too. the event is in and around Riverside Park on Saturday, October 21st from 5:30-9 p.m. More info here.
Springtime Farms Fall Festival and Haunted Nights
Springtime Farms is in North Fort Myers and their Fall Festival runs through October 29th. Here you will enjoy a pumpkin patch, hay rides, a petting zoo, and more. There is also a Haunted Maze, Haunted Trail, and Bird Aviary.
Rocky Horror Picture Show
This is a classic Halloween activity. The campy, interactive movie is playing several places during the month of October. One is at Arts Bonita. Here, the move is outdoors. The screening is Monday October 30th at 7pm. $15 includes prop bag
Spooktacular Drink & Treat
Dress up and bar hop via this spooky trolley, in downtown Cape Coral. It’s the 10th annual Halloween Trolley party. Expect costume contests, photo booths, prizes, and candy. Enjoy different Halloween themed food and drink at each of the eleven participating bars and restaurants. October 21st, 7-11pm. $22 advance tickets. Designated Drivers $17. More info here.
