Fort Myers, Florida – Road closures in Fort Myers will disrupt Saturday travel for Edison Festival paradegoers.
According to the Fort Myers Police Department, several major roadways will close beginning at 2:30 p.m. Saturday for the 2026 Edison Festival of Light Parade.
The U.S. 41 Bridge will close at 2:30 p.m. and remain shut down until approximately 11 p.m. Cleveland Avenue will also close at 2:30 p.m., with restrictions extending to Llewellyn Drive. The parade itself is scheduled from 7 p.m. to approximately 10:30 p.m.
Police said Lee Health facilities will remain accessible from Cleveland Avenue and Stella Street to ensure continued hospital access during the event.
In a separate advisory, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office urged motorists to anticipate heavier-than-usual traffic throughout the afternoon and evening and to plan alternate routes.
Officials encouraged attendees to arrive early, follow posted detours, and allow extra travel time. Law enforcement officers will be deployed along the parade route and surrounding areas to manage traffic flow and public safety.
The annual Edison Festival of Light Parade draws large crowds to downtown Fort Myers, significantly increasing pedestrian and vehicle congestion.
The closures may especially affect evening commuters, students, and service-industry workers traveling through downtown corridors.
Drivers are advised to monitor official city and county channels for updates before heading into the area Saturday afternoon.
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