Celebrating the Gulf's Pink Gold
The Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival honors the region's shrimping heritage with parades, pageants, live entertainment, and of course, plenty of fresh Gulf shrimp.
Festival Highlights
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- Fresh Gulf shrimp prepared every way
- Shrimp boils
- Fried shrimp
- Shrimp scampi
- And more shrimp!
Parade
The Shrimp Festival Parade rolls through Times Square with floats, bands, and community fun.
Entertainment
- Live music all weekend
- Arts and crafts vendors
- Family activities
- Blessing of the Fleet
Event Details
- When: March 7-8, 2026
- Location: Times Square, Fort Myers Beach
- Admission: FREE
- Parking: Beach parking (fees apply)
Tips
- From Naples: About 40 minutes north on 41
- Go for the shrimp: It's the star
- Watch the parade: Saturday morning