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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where should we park?
A: The Main Street
Garage is located at the corner of Jackson and Main Street with the
entrance on Main Street. The City of Palms Garage is located at
the corner of Bay and Monroe with the entrance on Monroe. Parkers will
have until 5:00 pm to enter the City of Palms Garage at the Monroe
entrance. The Monroe entrance will close at 5:00 pm and parkers will
have to use the Main Street Garage or find parking elsewhere. The
garage entrance closes (does so every year) because of the parade route
and the pedestrian traffic. There is a pay on entry event fee charge of
$4 when entering the garages. Parkers may park at the meters and in
the Zip Zone at no charge. Parkers are subject to being towed for
parking in privately owned parking lots.
Q: How do we enter a float?
A: Download an application from our website under Applications
Or pick one up at our office:
1524 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Q: How does my child enter the Junior Parade?
A: Those who participate in the Junior Parade fall
into several categories: amateur floats, civic association floats, scout floats, marching bands, wagons, strollers, trikes and bikes, walking groups, walking families & individuals, and commercial groups. If your family falls into one of these categories fill out an application and return it to the Edison Festival of Light office. This will qualify you and your family to participate in the Junior Parade.
Q: How does my child enter the Junior Race?
A: Register your child at one of our registration days
or download a registration form from our website under Applications and mail it in to the festival office.
Q: Is the festival the same thing as the Pageant?
A: No. In 1988 the name of the event was changed from the Edison Pageant of Light to the Edison Festival of Light. The festival became an incorporated non-profit organization to accommodate for the growing number of events and limited volunteer resources. Now the Edison Festival is staffed and event coordination work goes on year round. The board of directors does still play a vital role in the planning process.
Q: Where's the best place to sit to see the Parade?
A: There are many great places to view the Grand Parade. If you would like reserved seating you can purchase Street Seat tickets
which are sold by local non-profit groups and set up all along the parade route. A list of participating organizations will be located here at the website under Tickets as the time approaches. Otherwise arrive early with your chairs and blankets and pick a great spot by consulting the parade route map here at the website under About Us/General Information.
Any other questions you need answered?
Please email any inquiries to info@edisonfestival.org or call (239) 334-2999
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