Shrimp Festival Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival is a beloved annual celebration held each March, featuring a weekend packed with parades, live music, arts and crafts, shrimp boils, and family-friendly events across Fort Myers Beach. Hosted by the Fort Myers Beach Lions Club, the festival supports local charitable causes while honoring the island’s rich shrimping and maritime history.

Visitors planning to attend the Shrimp Festival parade, 5K run, and main events will find important details here, including the Shrimp Festival schedule of events, parade times, bridge closures, and tips on where to watch the parade and where to park during festival weekend. Events take place at multiple locations throughout Fort Myers Beach, with the main festival occurring over the second full weekend in March.

Below, explore a complete schedule of Shrimp Fest events, including the parade, Arts & Crafts Fair, Pink Gold Shrimp Boil, Blessing of the Fleet, live concerts, and more—plus helpful planning information to make the most of your Shrimp Festival experience.

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Shrimp Fest Schedule of Events

Saturday, March 9th 

PLEASE NOTE: MATANZAS BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED from 9 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, March 9th for the 5k Run and Parade. 

5k Run
9:00 am - 10:00 am 

Parade
Look for Margaritaville's float
10:00 am - 12:00 pm 

Arts & Crafts Fair
10:00 am

Pink Gold Shrimp Boil 
Don't miss our Shrimp Bisque served here
10:00 am

Queens Pageant
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Rock Republic Concert 
A free concert at our License to Chill Theatre
7:00 pm

Sunday, March 10th

Arts & Crafts Fair
10:00 am

Pink Gold Shrimp Boil 
Don't miss our Shrimp Bisque served here
10:00 am

Blessing of the Fleet
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Shrimp Eating Contest
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

For More Details Visit The Lions Club's Official Shrimp Festival Page

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Parade Parking & Viewing Tips

Looking for a convenient place to park and watch the Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival Parade? Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach offers a public valet parking garage, making it easy to enjoy the festivities without the stress of searching for parking.

The valet-only public parking garage is available and allows you to park once and enjoy the entire day with peace of mind. From the garage, guests can walk upstairs to Margaritaville’s second-story terrace overlooking the parade route, offering an elevated and comfortable spot to watch the parade roll by.

After the parade, keep your car cool, secure, and out of the sun while you stroll Fort Myers Beach and enjoy Shrimp Festival events, live music, and shrimp-inspired favorites. When the day winds down, the garage provides easy access to the Matanzas Pass Bridge, helping you head out smoothly at the end of a busy festival day.