The Edison Fest parades pack downtown Fort Myers with smiling spectators. But there’s more to the festival than just floats ...

It all started in 1938 with just 40 floats, four bands and a bicycle brigade. Since then, the Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade has grown into an annual tradition that draws thousands to downtown ...

The Edison Festival of Light began in February 1938 as a way to honor Fort Myers' most famous winter resident, Thomas Edison. Eighty eight years later, the festival is back and still going strong.

The Edison & Ford Winter Estates, featuring the winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, are a popular tourist attraction in Southwest Florida. The Estates include the friends' former homes, ...

This story has been updated to correct the Cracker Dinner program. The Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade returns Saturday to downtown Fort Myers. Here’s what you need to know about the 2024 event ...