December 10 2011

Pensacola Christmas Parade Dec 10, 2011
5:15pm
Downtown Pensacola
(850) 434-1234
Spring & Garden Streets Pensacola, FL 32502 The Christmas Parade includes local bands from every high school in Escambia County, the nationally renowned Blue Angels flight team, groups from around the region, and as far away as Houston and New Orleans. The Cox Pensacola Christmas Parade profits go to local high school band booster organizations to assist in the purchasing of uniforms and equipment and funding of travel expenses. Preceding the parade is the popular 1.2 miles Christmas Parade Dash, sponsored by the Pensacola Runners Association. With nearly 400 participants each year, the Dash uses the Cox Pensacola Christmas parade route just prior to the start of the parade. The race begins at 5:00 pm and is a maze through the downtown area lined with thousands of people cheering. The course ends at Plaza Ferdinand where a large candy cane is handed to each finisher. For more information on the Christmas Parade Dash, please visit www.pensacolarunners.com.

December 11 2011

Surfing Santa Parade
2:00pm
Pensacola Beach
(850) 932-1500
www.visitpensacola.com
Bring the kids to Via de Luna! Delightfully decorated whimsical floats wend their way down the Island's main street sharing holiday joy, candy and trinkets with all who care to catch the spirit. Santa oversees the parade from high atop his bright red fire engine which delivers him to the Gulfside Pavilion where children of all ages can speak to him personally.

December 16 - 18 2011

Winterfest Trolley Tours
Downtown Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
(850) 435-0914
www.visitpensacola.com
Trolleys and double-decker buses act as theaters taking passengers to a series of interactive performances at 22 locations along a two-mile route in historic Downtown Pensacola. Dozens of local businesses and residents bring to life favorite characters of the season.

December 31 2011

Ring in the New Year at Seville
Seville Quarter
Pensacola, FL
(850) 434-6211
www.visitpensacola.com
Seville's legendary New Year's Eve party will feature live entertainment. All guests receive party favors and enjoy a midnight toast.

Pensacola Pelican Drop - Countdown to 2011
Downtown Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
(850) 435-1673
www.visitpensacola.com
Festivities kick off at 5pm on New Year's Eve and continue until 12:30am. Throughout the evening the giant Pelican (14 feet tall with a 20 foot wing span) is perched above the celebration on a 100 foot platform at the intersection of Palafox and Government Streets. Although Palafox and Government Street will be closed to traffic, area restaurants will be open and additional vendors will be providing refreshments (no alcohol sales). Live performances on three outdoor stages provide ongoing entertainment throughout the evening. The popular kids' area will be expanding this year and will feature the special kids' countdown at 8pm with confetti and the "bubble stomp." At the stroke of midnight, the whole city celebrates as the Pelican descends amidst fireworks and more confetti.

New Year's Eve Fireworks Over The Gulf
Pensacola Beach - Gulf Pier
www.pensacolabeachchamber.com
A dazzling fireworks display at midnight from the end of Pensacola Beach's Gulf Pier overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Viewing is available from the public beach surrounding the Pensacola Beach Pier.