Experience an Incredible Holiday Event on the Islands

If you're thinking about a winter trip to Sanibel or Captiva Island

, don't miss out on a terrific time of year to experience the Islands. In addition to fishing, birding, water sports and many other activities, you can enjoy the Sanibel and Captiva Islands Luminary Festival that is held anualy in December.

This year marks the 26th year of the annual celebration hosted by the Sanibel Island and Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce. The Luminary Festival is a community-wide holiday event that involves businesses, organizations, residents and visitors. Everyone comes together to enjoy goodwill and community spirit.

During the Luminary Festival, everyone is invited to visit Chamber businesses and merchants that decorate their storefronts and offer special holiday celebratory events. Everything that can be decorated is, including shops, shopping plazas, restaurants, churches and more. Luminaria lines the streets, creating a truly magical display.

There's no need to plan to eat in advance of attending the Luminary Festival. Most of the participating shops offer food and drink as well as great deals on their products or services. You'll find a variety of different treats and beverages to enjoy as you travel the trail.

In addition to viewing incredible lighting and decorations and taking advantage of great shopping bargains, you can look forward to fun for the entire family at the Sanibel and Captiva Island Luminary Festival. Visits and photos with Santa, free trolley service along the "trail," a live nativity scene plus music and fun activities are all part of the celebration.

This year, the Luminary Festival takes place on Sanibel on December 3 and Captiva Island on December 4. The festival begins at dusk and ends around 9:30 pm. You can walk around the event at Captiva Island. At Sanibel, you can take the free trolley, walk, bike or drive.

If you do plan to drive at the Luminary Festival, plan for a slow, bumper-to-bumper ride. If driving is the best option for you, you can still enjoy the Festival if you're prepared to relax and enjoy the busy and vibrant atmosphere. Do take care and use caution around the huge amount of walkers and bikers you'll encounter in addition to other drivers.

The Luminary Festival at Sanibel and Captiva Island is such an incredible event, you should plan to book accommodations early if you plan to visit at this time. It's an extra special attraction you can only enjoy once a year at Sanibel-Captiva and well worth planning to attend as part of your vacation in advance.

Experience an Incredible Holiday Event on the Islands

By: Becky Kelley

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