What to do on Fort Myers Beach this July 4th, 2009

Looking for some fun family outings for your Independance Day on Fort Myers Beach ? ALways lots to do here on the island and the 4th of July is no different.

4th of July Parae: 10 AM - Starts at Beach School and ends at Lynn Hall Park. Important: The Matazas Bridge will close at 9:30 AM and reopen about noon. There is no bus service on July 4th - the trolly will run from Summerlin Square to Bowditch Park from 7 AM till midnight and from Bowditch Park to Lovers Key from 6:45 AM till 11:40 PM . On Friday, all routes will operate on a Saturday schedule.

4th of July community Family Fun Fair @ Chapel BY The Sea. Watch the parade then stay for a Community Carnival from 10 - 2 PM. Carnival food, games, prizes, face painting and more !

4th of July Fireworks - provided by Semmer Electric starts at dusk at the pier.

Adventures in Paradise: Fireworks cruise - 7:30 PM Call 472 - 8443

Getaway Marina - Fireworks cruise - 8 PM - Call 466-3600

Capt Tony's Fishing Adventure - Fireworks cruise - 7:30 PM Call 415 - 0515

Baywalk @ Times Square Goes All American -

Yucatan Beach Stand Bar & Grill - hot dog eating contest @ 3 PM ( sign up by 1 PM for $10 ) and patriotic costume contest: 1st prize $100

Shipwreck will have pirates from Pieces of Eight holding court in front of the store on Old San Carlos.

Snug Harbor is hosting a kids coloring contest. Steel Drums are on the agenda at 1:30 PM.

Smokin Oyster Brewery and Matanzas Inn Restaurant are offering great Happy Hour, lunch and dinner specials along with entertainment to add to the festivities.

Island Arts Foundation presents Willia Pooch - July 4th from 4 - 7 PM

Gather up the littler ones and enjoy a great day and evening here on the island. Enjoy