Looking for some entertainment in Southwest Florida?
Here are five fun things to do this weekend and beyond, including the Bonita Springs Fair, Greek Fest and the Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade. Plus, we look ahead at more things to do in the coming weeks.
1. Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade
The gigantic, two-hour parade is considered to be the biggest night parade in the Southeastern United States. Expect marching bands, floats, local government and law enforcement officials, clowns and much more. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. Free (although various local nonprofits also sell reserved “street seats”). The parade travels from Fort Myers High School to Cleveland Avenue and then north to downtown Fort Myers. Reserved street seats are $15. To order, visit edisonfestival.org/street-seats . For more info, call 334-2999 or visit edisonfestival.org .
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2. Bonita Springs Fair
The annual fair returns for its second week in Bonita Springs. The former Bonita Holiday Fair usually happens in December, but organizers moved it to February this year and changed its name. The fair boasts more than 30 amusement rides, including a more than 100-foot-tall Ferris wheel. Plus games, prizes, fair food, a large Kiddieland area, racing pigs, a magician and a petting zoo. Now through Sunday, Feb. 18. $10 admission (two-for-one with online coupon). Rides cost extra. Unlimited-ride wristbands are $30. Other deals also available. Bonita Springs Poker Room, 10601 Bonita Beach Road. Bonita Springs. BonitaFair.com