2008 Chico's Charities Edison Festival of Light
Schedule of Events
Jan. 26 Edison Day of Discovery presented by Florida Power and Light Thomas Alva Edison Kiwanis Science & Engineering Fair and Thomas A. Edison Regional Inventors Fair. Celebrating 51 years, this event showcases over 800-student finalists from Southwest Florida. Exhibits include everything from botany, engineering, zoology and medicine. Special guest Dr. Robert Lang will demonstrate the art of Origami. Where: Harborside Event Center When: Open to the public after judging is completed Cost: Free
Discovery Village presented by Kraft Construction Discover and explore the hands on exhibits of local museums, attractions and vehicles of all types and sizes. Bass Pro Shops' workshop on fly tying, fly-casting and archery. Where: East Centennial Park When: 10 am - 4 pm Cost: Free
Feb. 8 Light Up The Town - Block Party Continuous entertainment throughout the evening including local bands, street performers, family fun area and community stage. Various food and beverages round out the party under the stars. Where: Edwards Drive - Downtown Fort Myers When: 5 pm - 11 pm Cost: $5, children 10 and under free For VIP seating visit www.edisonfestival.org or call 334-2999
Feb. 9 Family Fun Area presented by Taylor Carpet One Carnival rides, games and a full line up of local groups on the Community Stage. Where: Edwards Drive - Downtown Fort Myers When: 1 pm - 4 pm Cost: Free with ticketed rides and games
Light Up The Town - Block Party presented by State Farm Continuous entertainment throughout the evening including national and local bands, street performers, family fun area and community stage. Various food and beverages round out the party under the stars. Where: Edwards Drive - Downtown Fort Myers When: 4 pm - 11 pm Cost: $5, Children 10 and under free For VIP seating visit www.edisonfestival.org or call 334-2999
1st Annual Bed Race Edison Festival & Edison Pageant Event. For details on how to enter call 334-2999. Where: At Light Up the Town, Downtown - Edwards Drive When: 5 p.m. Cost: Free
Feb. 10 Edison Festival of Light Junior Events Junior Run Runners from tots to 5th grade run staggered from 50 yards to 1 mile. Visit www.edisonfestival.org for registration information. Where: Edwards Drive - Downtown Fort Myers When: 1 pm Cost: $5 runners fee includes T-Shirt and ribbon
Junior Parade presented by Lite 93.7 This family event is a mini-version of the Grand Parade and has no age limit for participation. The Parade includes floats, wagons, strollers, bikes and trikes, schools, scouts and marching bands. Registration dates and information on-line at www.edisonfestival. org Where: Downtown Fort Myers - See Map When: 2:30 pm Cost: Free For VIP seating visit www.edisonfestival.org or call 334-2999
Junior Coronation & Parade Awards Ceremony All entrants in the parade gather to see who has won an award. Any child registered in the parade between the ages of 5 - 7 can be crowned King or Queen. Visit www. edisonfestival.org or call 334-2999 for more information. Where: Harborside Event Center When: 4 pm Cost: Free
Family Fun Area Carnival rides, games, bounce house and more. Where: Edwards Drive - Downtown Fort Myers When: Noon - 6 pm Cost: Free with ticketed rides and games
Feb. 13 Music from the Heart Come hear the beautiful music of local elementary, middle and high schools students while shopping for Valentines Day. Where: Edison Mall & Bell Tower Shops When: 5:45 pm Cost: Free
Feb. 15, 16 and 17 Craft's on the River Crafters exhibit everything from quilts, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, pottery and flags. Where: East Centennial Park When: Friday - 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday - 10 am - 4 pm Cost: Free
Feb. 16 5K Race presented by LCEC Celebrating 30 years of racing in front of thousands of cheering
crowds awaiting the start of the Grand Parade. Where: Downtown Fort Myers When:
5:45 pm Cost: Entries are $10 - $25, online at www. ftmyerstrackclub.com or call
334-2999
Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade Celebrating 70 years with two hours of floats, marching bands, special guests and fun. The parade begins in downtown Fort Myers and travels south down Cleveland Avenue to Edison Stadium at Fort Myers High School. Where: Downtown Fort Myers When: 7 pm For VIP seating visit www.edisonfestival.org or call 334-2999
Stadium and Fireworks Show The best seat in town for viewing the Grand Parade and while waiting enjoy national entertainment, Southwest Airlines Ticket Giveaway and fireworks presented by Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Where: Edison Stadium - Fort Myers High School When: 4 pm - 10 pm Cost: Adults $15, Children 6 - 10 $5, 5 and under free For VIP seating visit www.edisonfestival.org or call 334-2999
Feb. 17 Classic Corvette Car Show Edwards Drive will be
lined with Classic Corvettes from every era. Where: Edwards Drive - Downtown
Fort Myers When: 11 am - 3 pm Cost: Car registration: Canned food donation for
Harry Chapin Food Bank Spectators are Free
