FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. Below is the schedule for the Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival, which is taking place this weekend. All events, unless otherwise noted, will take place at Lynn Hall Park: Saturday 9 a.m. – 5k Shrimp Festival Run (Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grill) 10 a.m. – Shrimp Festival Parade (1.5 mile long along Estero Boulevard) * The Matanzas bridge will close at 9 a.m. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Shrimp Festival Food & Crafts Expo 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – “World Famous Lions Shrimp Dinners” 1 p.m. – Crowning of the Shrimp Queen Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Shrimp Festival Food & Crafts Expo 10 a.m. – “World Famous Lions Shrimp Dinners” 1 p.m. – Shrimp Eating Championship More information on the festival can be found here.