Celebrate 2026

Join us to Celebrate Bonita Springs!

Celebrate Bonita Stroll 

Portions of the Old 41 corridor, including the bridge, Riverside Park and the Liles Hotel Plaza will be illuminated for an immersive stroll. Enjoy lights, music, projections, and art. Enjoy free nightly strolls from dusk to 10pm.  March 24th to March 28th. Each evening downtown businesses will be celebrating with live music, specials and more.

Chalk Where You Walk 2026  

The City of Bonita Springs is calling all artists, help us celebrate Bonita Springs by submitting your design to be showcased in the immersive stroll.

The City of Bonita Springs is looking for businesses, clubs/non-profits, community members and students who are interested in participating in our “Chalk Where You Walk” Event in March. Participants will be asked to chalk in designated spaces on Old 41 sidewalks, Riverside Park/Liles Hotel area. Glow chalk will be provided as this display will be part of the free Celebrate Bonita Immersive Stroll from March 24th to 28th. The Celebrate Bonita Stroll 2026 is to celebrate the City’s incorporation. For more information about upcoming events, please visit www.City of Bonita Springs.org or call 239-949-6262.

Pre-registration with a mock example of the design is required. Please submit applications to participate to [email protected]. Approved artists will be able to design spaces on March 23rd. Please download application below.

Celebrate Bonita Springs 2026 

On the final night of the stroll, the city is hosting the Celebrate Bonita event. The free event begins March 28th at 5pm in Riverside Park. The Celebrate Bonita Festival is an event that celebrates the City’s incorporation. The event will be held from 5 pm to 9 pm. The event features a mixture of student performances, community art pieces, local performances, and a free concert.