Several roads closed tonight for the Edison Grand Parade

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Several roads in downtown Fort Myers are closed this evening for the Edison Grand Parade.

WINK News Reporter Sam Smink is emceeing the event. Trust WINK News to have full coverage tonight.

The following roads beginning at 5 p.m. for the Edison Grand Parade, unless otherwise noted:

Cleveland Avenue between Hanson Street and Main Street

Edwards Drive, closed from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.**

Bay Street between Heitman Street and Jackson Street

First Street between Fowler Street and Jackson Street

Main Street between Cleveland Avenue and Hendry Street

Monroe Street between Main Street and Edwards Drive closed at 7 a.m.**

Heitman Street from Bay Street to Edwards Drive closed at 7 a.m.**

Broadway Avenue between Second Street and Bay Street

Hendry Street between Main Street and Edwards Drive, closed from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.**

Jackson Street between Edwards Drive and Edison Avenue

Cortez Avenue between Del Rio Drive and Llewellyn Drive

Llewellyn Drive between Cortez Avenue and Cleveland Avenue

Hoople Street between Jackson Street and Central Avenue

Crawford Street between Jackson Street and Central Avenue

Lafayette Street between Jackson Street and Central Avenue

Royal Palm Avenue between Bay Street and Thompson

Lee Street between Edwards Drive and Thompson/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard between Fowler Street and Heitman Street

The ramp off of the Caloosahatchee Bridge into downtown Fort Myers and the southbound lanes of traffic will be diverted onto McGregor Boulevard.

The downtown boat ramp

Those who wish to attend the parade are encouraged to arrive in the downtown area prior to 5 p.m.  The parking garages will be open before the parade starts and access will be very limited to vehicles entering and exiting during the parade.  Anyone that is not attending the parade should seek alternate routes.  Alternate routes include the Edison Bridge, Fowler Street and Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard.