The 53 rd Annual Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival will begin on Saturday March 12, 2011 with our Shrimp Parade.  The festival began in 1959 as a very local celebration for the local shrimpers, crabbers and fisherman.  Today it boasts a terrific parade, crowning of a Shrimp Festival Princess, food & crafts expo and the Blessing of the Fleet. 

The festival kicks off with the 10 am parade.  The parade route begins at the island elementary school and ends at Lynn Hall Park.

Important reminder:  The bridge to Fort Myers Beach will close at 9 am and remain closed until noon !!!

If you need to get on or off Fort Myers Beach from the north end you must do so prior to the bridge closing.  Don't chance missing a flight by not observing the bridge closure times.

Fort Myers Beach parade2010 Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Parade

Best viewing is along Estero Blvd.  Bring a lawn chair and cooler and catch some beads thrown by the parade participants.  It's a great family event and the kids love those dang beads !

The parade only lasts approx 45 minutes and includes an impressive assortment of marching units, bands, motorized vehicles and community groups.  If you like local community happenings you'll love our Annual Shrimp Festival !  Just one more reason why I love this place ! Enjoy !!!

Fort Myers Beach parade

 

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2 Comments on 53rd Annual Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival, March 12 & 13, 2011

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Bill I love your blogs, makes me want to jump on a plane and move to Fort Meyers, what a fun place to live.  Oh and do I love shrimp.

I was just in Treasure Island but for the wrong reason to go to Florida.
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Hi Mary,  I really love doing the hyper local stuff.  I live, work and play on Fort Myers Beach so my emphasis is on our island paradise.
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