# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 88th Annual Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Named as the largest night parade in the Southeast year after year, the Grand Parade is a two-hour extravaganza featuring national participants & local marching bands, floats, local government and law enforcement officials, clowns and much, much more.

The parade brings the entire Southwest Florida community out in celebration of the life and achievements of our local winter resident, Thomas Edison. Spectators come from near and far to enjoy this event and often begin marking their viewing spot weeks in advance!

Although the event is free for spectators there are two ticketing options open to attendees. The first ticketing option is run by local non-profit groups through the Festival that sell reserved seats ("Street Seats") and the second ticketing option is 'VIP tickets' which are sold online and include food, beverages music by DJ, Photo Booth and prime parade seating under the VIP tent in the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.

If you wish to purchase tickets, go to Edisonfestival.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-myers/88th-annual-edison-festival-of-light-grand-parade/200029155381759
- **Event Categories**: festivals, parades, music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3992

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fort Myers
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Fort Myers Historic District, Fort Myers
- **lat**: 26.645139576918
- **long**: -81.869957258184
- **full address**: Downtown Fort Myers Historic District, Fort Myers, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 88th Annual Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 88th Annual Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade being held?
  - **A:** 88th Annual Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Downtown Fort Myers Historic District, Fort Myers, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 88th Annual Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade?
  - **A:** 88th Annual Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade is organized by Edison Festival of Light.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 88th Annual Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Myers, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 3,900+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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