Edison Festival of Light celebrates 70 years

The 70th Annual Celebration of the Edison Festival of Light began Jan. 26 and runs through Feb. 17. Founded in 1938 as a celebration to commemorate Thomas Edison's life m of achievement, the Edison Festival ac of Light has grown to become tival o one of the largest annual celebrations in the State of Florida.

Here's a list of events:

FEBRUARY 15-17 CRAFTS ON THE RIVER Where: Centennial Park When: Friday - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: Free Crafters exhibit everything from quilts, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, pottery and flags. FEB. 16 5K RACE presented by LCEC Where: Downtown Fort Myers When: 5:45 p.m. Cost: Entries are $10 - $25, online at www. ftmyerstrackclub.com or call 334-2999.

Celebrating 30 years of racing in front of thousands of cheering crowds awaiting the start of the Grand Parade.

GRAND PARADE Where: Downtown Fort Myers When: 7 p.m.

Celebrating 70 years with two hours of floats, marching bands, special guests and fun. The parade begins in downtown Fort Myers and travels south down Cleveland Avenue to Edison Stadium in Fort Myers High School.

STADIUM & FIREWORKS SHOW Where: Edison Stadium - Fort Myers High School When: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Cost: Adults $15, Children 10 & under $5 The best seat in town for viewing the Grand Parade and while waiting enjoy national entertainment, a Southwest Airlines Ticket Giveaway and the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Fireworks. FEB. 17 CLASSIC CORVETTE CAR SHOW Where: Edwards Dr. - Downtown Fort Myers When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: Canned food donation for Harry Chapin Food Bank. Spectators are Free. Edwards drive will be lined with Classic Corvettes from every era.