Edison Festival of Light - Fort Myers, Florida

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Address: 2306 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901, United States.
Phone: 2393342999.
Website: edisonfestival.org
Specialties: Festival, Non-profit organisation.
Other points of interest: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards, Kid-friendly activities.
Opinions: This company has 47 reviews on Google My Business.
Average opinion: 4.3/5.

📌 Location of Edison Festival of Light

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The Edison Festival of Light is a renowned annual event held in Fort Myers, Florida, that celebrates the city's rich history and pays tribute to the inventor Thomas Edison. The festival takes place at a prime location at 2306 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901, United States, making it easily accessible for visitors from all parts of the city.

With a phone number of 2393342999, the festival can be reached for any inquiries or assistance needed. Additionally, the event's official website, edisonfestival.org, provides comprehensive information about the festival, including schedules, ticket details, and other important announcements.

The Edison Festival of Light specializes in creating a vibrant and engaging atmosphere through various activities and displays, making it a perfect destination for families and individuals who wish to experience the joy of a community festival. Among its special offerings, the festival ensures that it caters to all, with wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance, providing an inclusive experience for everyone.

With a strong emphasis on accessibility, the festival accepts various forms of payment, including debit cards, NFC mobile payments, and credit cards, ensuring a seamless experience for its visitors. The event also features kid-friendly activities, making it an ideal outing for families with children.

The Edison Festival of Light has garnered a impressive reputation among its visitors, with 47 reviews on Google My Business and an average opinion of 4.3/5. Such high ratings speak volumes about the event's commitment to delivering an enjoyable and memorable experience for all who attend.

👍 Reviews of Edison Festival of Light

Edison Festival of Light - Fort Myers, Florida

Kelsie G.

5/5

We love this parade! It’s a night parade, so it is all about the lights… plus Edison made the light bulb so yeah. We go every year and show up downtown way in advance, as this parade is packed! We usually arrive around 3pm for 7pm parade. We find our spot along the parade route, set up our lawn chairs and then go out for dinner before the restaurants get crazy busy (one year it took 2 hours to get our pizza order). No one bothers the chairs so we just enjoy the area. Then we sit down for the 2-3 hour parade! The kids loved having all of the lights and sounds! The bands are great, the floats are impressive and the community really comes out! Thing to note: it takes a long time to leave downtown after the parade, just relax and accept that. We try to use back routes to speed it up a bit but it’s an hour trip for our normally 20 min drive.

NO C. A.

5/5

Downtown has the best curb seats. The parade Starts at Fort Myers Highschool on Cleveland then trickles to downtown .

The One day you can be anybody you want to be.
I've been going since I was 8. Only missed a couple in the last few years . Downtown comes alive.My granddaughter is 15 now Such a beautiful event to pass down

Kevin B.

4/5

I've never been fortunate enough to see the parade, but I finally did this year. Didn't make it out until around 830 at night, but there was still plenty of parade, as it didn't stop until 1030.

There were some really cool floats and lit up vehicles, one of my favorite being LCEC's truck.

I was with a group of people in downtown Fort Myers, near first Street, and it wasn't difficult to view the parade at all. People were nice and friendly, and we didn't have any issues with people around us.

The only unfortunate thing was that one of the classic cars driven by the Shriners overheated and caught fire. The fire truck made it quickly enough, and police responded quickly, but it held up the parade by about 15 minutes and people started leaving thinking it was over.

For the people left in the parade waiting for the car to be dealt with, there was a fraction of the crowd that was there earlier, and I felt sorry for them having to perform for the small amount of us that was left.

dave M.

5/5

Awesome parade! We'll organized, awesome police display, family friendly, great street food.

Lisa S.

5/5

I've lived here since the 70s. First time I've been since the 80s. Was as spectacular as it was back then.

Judy G.

3/5

The first hour of the parade was Sheriff Carmine Marceno and his many vehicles all emblazoned with his name
Way too much!!
More bands, floats and locals would be much more entertaining!
I’ve been attending this parade since 2008.
Thanks for a fun event

Antoinette V.

1/5

Got VIP tickets for $60 a person. Line to get into tent was long and the food line was long. The food was cold burgers and hot dogs. They oversold tickets and there was not enough seating for all VIP people. Also the restrooms were 3 dirty, dark nasty port o potties.. waste of money for an hour long parade.

Bruce Y.

3/5

Been going for a few years now. This years (2019) parade happened to fall on my 17th wedding anniversary. The food prices are ridiculous as are the prices for seats along the path of the parade. $10 per person for a chair. This years parade wasn't as good as previous years.