Edison Festival Of Light 2024. No alcohol is allowed in the parade. The parade brings the entire southwest florida community out in celebration of the life and achievements of our local winter resident, thomas edison.

The name mike gill is synonymous with the grand parade that honors thomas edison on the third saturday night of february each year. Kylie land, center, and the fort myers high school band make their way down cortez boulevard at the start of the edison festival of light grand parade on saturday, feb.