Town Events

New Year's Eve

A cupcake giveaway typically happens every New Year's Eve from noon to 1 p.m. in Times Square. It is a tradition that was begun by several families after the Town was officially incorporated on December 31, 1995.
 
Thanks to the generous support of local merchants, residents and visitors, a ball drop and fireworks display starts at midnight in Times Square. The pier at Lynn Hall Memorial Park closes to all traffic.

Personal fireworks displays are prohibited everywhere in the Town of Fort Myers Beach. Open containers of alcohol are prohibited outside the boundaries of Times Square. Trash should be disposed of in the proper receptacles. Glass containers are not permitted on the beach.
 
Traffic is heavy in the Downtown District for the fireworks display. Visitors should consider using the convenient public transportation options offered by LeeTran, particularly the park and ride lot located a few miles off Estero Island at Pine Ridge Road. LeeTran typically extends hours for its beach services until 1 a.m. Call 239-533-8726 with questions.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Matanzas Pass Bridge is typically closed to oncoming traffic from midnight to 1:30 a.m. 

Big Carlos Pass Bridge on the sound end of the Island typically remains open.


For information about Town parking, text the word PARKING to 239-FMBeach (239-362-3224) or visit the parking section on the Town's website. The Beach and Street Enforcement (BASE) team monitors town spaces and posts the percentage of their availability at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. daily. The Town operates several hundred pay-for-parking spaces in and near the Downtown District and beach accesses. There are also several commercial lots.
 
Watch the Town’s website and social media outlets for event information. 

For information about New Year’s Eve activities and entertainment in retail and restaurant establishments, visit the FMB Chamber of Commerce website.  

The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce has a full list of events that are happening in the Town including a schedule of live music listed by establishment.

Fourth of July 

THE ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY WILL NOT BE HELD IN 2023 DUE TO THE TOWN'S CONTINUED RECOVERY FROM HURRICANE IAN.

The Town hosts a fireworks show that begins at 9 p.m. and lasts for 20 minutes. The fireworks are launched from the end of the Pier (Lee County's Lynn Hall Memorial Park & Pier) by Times Square. 

Traffic is typically heavy for this event as is the demand for parking, especially in the Downtown District/Times Square/Pier areas. The Town has several hundred public spaces and there are some paid commercial parking lots. Read the Town's parking information. Paying for parking in Town spaces is easy with the Passport parking app.  

Another option: consider riding the Lee Tran Trolley. 

And another option: consider watching the fireworks from one of the Town's 29 beach accesses that are spread along Estero Boulevard toward the South end of the Island. 

Matanzas Pass Bridge closes starting at 9 p.m. to oncoming traffic. Opening is subject to the direction of the Lee County Sheriff and traffic detail.

Big Carlos Pass Bridge on the south end of Estero Island remains open throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: To protect our beautiful beach environment and keep everyone and their properties safe: Per Town ordinance, personal fireworks displays ARE NOT PERMITTED.


The Town's social media outlets have up-to-the-minute information as needed.

Town of Fort Myers Beach Facebook

Town of FMB Twitter


Halloween

Bay Oaks Recreational Campus hosts a "Fright Night" event annually.  Watch the Bay Oaks Facebook page for information.