Thomas Edison’s 176th Birthday Celebration

Date/Time

February 10, 2023 to February 10, 2023
10:00 AM untill 11:30 AM

Description

Come celebrate Thomas Edison's birthday with us! The annual tradition continues with students from the Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School singing, dancing and playing stringed instruments. Cake will be served for visitors attending the party, which is sponsored in part by the Edison Pageant of Light, the organization founded in 1938 to memorialize Thomas Edison. Birthday Itinerary: •Starting at 10 a.m., Mike Flanders, Edison and Ford Winter Estates CEO will give a brief welcome and thank the Edison Pageant of Light organizers for providing the cake. (Will take place at the Banyan picnic pavilion behind the Banyan tree). •Cole Peacock, the Edison Ford Board Chair will also say a few words as will Sue Grimes, the Edison Pageant of Light Historian. •Students from the Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School will perform stringed instruments and then the "Boys in Black" will sing and dance. Students will also sing happy birthday to history character, Mr. Edison. •Birthday cake will be served. •Music will be played on the antique Calliope (circus car).   The party is a free public event with limited seating (does not include tours or admission to the museum or laboratory).

Location

Edison and Ford Winter EstatesView map
2350 McGregor Blvd,
Fort Myers, 33901, FL, 1234

Additional Information

Phone

239-334-7419

Name

Alexandria Edwards

Cost

Free

Ages

all ages

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