Schedule:

February 3, 2024

9AM - 2PM - Antique Car Show
Location: Edison and Ford Winter Estates

Each year, classic car owners and club members exhibit more than 100 cars on the Ford Lawn along the Caloosahatchee River as a tribute to Henry Ford, the pioneer of the automobile industry.

February 6, 2024

1PM and 4PM - Mrs. Edison's Hymn Sing
Location: First Presbyterian Church - Downtown Fort Myers

Celebrate the Edison Festival of Light at the annual Mrs. Edison's Hymn Sing. Sponsored by the Galloway Family of Dealerships and Susan Bennett Marketing and Media. Presented by First Presbyterian Church. Canned goods and cash donations appreciated for The Soup Kitchen at Community Cooperative.

February 7, 2024

10AM - 11AM - Thomas Edison's Birthday Celebration
Location: Edison and Ford Winter Estates

Celebrate the birthday of Thomas Edison with cake, special guests and a musical and dance performance by the students of Edison Park Elementary.

February 10, 2024

10AM - 2PM - STEMtastic Day of Discovery
Location: Caloosa Sound Convention Center

STEMtastic Day of Discovery is an award-winning STEM event that provides an exciting atmosphere for children and families to experience Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and the Arts.

11AM - 3PM - Mutt Strutt
Location: Centennial Park and Hendry Street

Dog lovers, families, vendors and pet agencies gather for fun, food and mutt strutt! Pooches and owners in costumes or their finest bling-even a few doggie floats mixed in! We will have wiener dog races and the Pet Parade. Click to download the Mutt Strutt info and application here.

February 10-11, 2024

9AM - 4PM - Edison Garden Festival
Location: Edison and Ford Winter Estates

Dozens of garden vendors from around the state are on hand for your shopping pleasure, as well as music, food and activities for the kids.

February 11, 2024

12PM - 1PM - Junior Fun Run
Location: First Street in Downtown River District

Hundreds of young participants turn out to show their determination and pride. The Junior Fun Run is open to children in grades five and below. Click here to sign up!

1:30PM - 3:30PM - Junior Parade
Location: Downtown River District

Florida's largest youth parade showcases the talents of hundreds of Southwest Florida children and their families. Over 100 units including floats, marching bands, street performers, clowns and dignitaries parade their way around. Click here for the application.

Junior Coronation and Awards After Junior Parade
Location: Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center

Immediately following the Junior Parade, participants and family members gather at the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center for awards and the highly anticipated crowning of the Junior King and Queen.

February 16-17, 2024

10AM - 3PM - Thomas Alva Edison Kiwanis Science and Engineering Fair
Location: Alico Arena

Our Regional Science and Engineering Fair (RSEF) program challenges thousands of students from across Southwest Florida to go beyond their classroom studies and pursue independent project-based research.

February 17, 2024

5:15PM START - 5K Run
Location: Downtown River District/Edwards Drive/US 41

Well over 1,400 participants and thousands of spectators take over the streets of the Downtown River District. Click here for info and to sign up!

7PM - 10PM - Grand Parade of Light
Location: Downtown River District/Edwards Drive

Named as the largest night parade in the Southeast, the Grand Parade is a two-hour extravaganza featuring national participants and local marching bands, floats, local government and law enforcement officials, clowns and much more. Click here for the application.

5:30PM - Until End of Parade - Grand Parade of Light VIP Tent
Location: Downtown River District/Edwards Drive

Step into the VIP tent for an exclusive experience at the 86th annual Edison Festival of Light parade. Indulge in a delectable array of fabulous food and drinks, meticulously crafted to tantalize your taste buds. As you savor each bite, a talented DJ keeps the atmosphere alive with toe-tapping beats and infectious tunes. With VIP parade seating, you'll have the best view on the parade route, allowing you to immerse yourself in the spectacular sights and sounds of this grand celebration. Join us in this unforgettable VIP tent experience and elevate your parade experience to a whole new level of extravagance. Click here to get your VIP Tickets!

February 17-18, 2024

10AM - 3PM - Crafts on the River
Location: Edison and Ford Winter Estates

Downtown Fort Myers is transformed into a craft lovers dream with exhibitors displaying their hand-crafts during the three-day Edison Festival event. Click here for info and to sign up!

February 18, 2024

10AM - 3PM - Classic Car Show
Location: Downtown River District

Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade
February 17, 2024, 7:00PM – 11:00PM

Edison Festival of Light Junior Parade
February 11, 2024, 1:30PM – 3:30PM

Date: February 3-18, 2024

Location:
Edison And Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901
First Presbyterian Church, 2438 2nd Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Alico Arena, 12181 Fgcu Lake Pkwy East, Fort Myers, FL 33965
Various Venue in Fort Myers, FL

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