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Grand Parade

Time: 7:00pm
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Location: Downtown Fort Myers River District

Watch it on Television WGCU-TV will air a one-hour special parade highlights show Saturday, Feb. 28, at 5:30 pm on WGCU TV 30/Cable 3 and WGCU HD 30.1/Cable 241 and again on Monday March 2nd at 7:00 pm on WGCU's new Encore digital channel 30.3/Cable 253

Watch the Grand Parade in style - VIP Tickets include catered meal, beverages and special seating

Purchase Tickets:

1524 Jackson Street
Call Toll Free: 877-888-6433
Order Online

The Grand Parade is a two-hour extravaganza featuring national & local marching bands, floats, local government and law enforcement officials, a famous Grand Marshall and more. The parade brings the entire Southwest Florida community out in celebration of the life and achievements of our local winter resident, Thomas Edison. This event is free to the public.

Click here to view the Grand Parade Map.

Want to be a part of the Grand Parade?
For information on how to build your own float contact the festival office, or click here to download a list of companies who will build a float for you!

2009 Grand Parade Marshal Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp!