Luminaries to ‘Light Up Matlacha’ on Christmas Eve
This Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2,000 luminaries will light up the streets of Matlacha. This 40-year tradition began in 1985, thanks to Yvonne Roach who organized the event.
At 2 p.m., neighborhood Santa’s elves were set to gather at the Green lot at 11681 Island Avenue to assemble the luminaries. The luminaries will then e delivered throughout the streets by volunteers.
At dusk, neighbors will be lighting the candles. For further merriment, please turn Christmas music 106.3 FM on your outside radio.
The Luminary Committee will also have a 7-foot Christmas tree placed mid-Island Avenue to enhance celebrating the 40 years.
This annual Christmas Eve celebration is a success with the help of all that have contributed toward the purchasing of materials, making and delivering the luminaries. The Luminary Committee extends a special thank you to John and Cheryl Honc for the donation of sand and to Mr. Green for the use of his lot.
The Christmas festivities will also feature a “live” nativity setting hosted by CW Fudge Factory at 4548 Pine Island Road, N.W., with 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. showings.
For more information, please call the Luminary Committee chairperson at 814-404-0378.