What’s Happening in Pensacola
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Pensacola Mardi Gras Parade
Grand Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday at 2 p.m. Fun tip: If you love the Mardi Gras floats, head to Spring street early to get a closer look! The street is closed, but be mindful that floats are being pulled in and out, so be on the lookout. Downtown parades typically last several hours, so pack your patience, get a good spot, and be ready to hurry up and wait. Being earlier in the parade route ensures seeing all the floats the quickest, versus towards the end, where you have to wait for them to make it through.
Bud N' Boil at ORileys Downtown
Pregame the Mardi Gras Parade Downtown with our classic Crawfish Boil! We will be selling crawfish and all the fixin's at market price right outside of O'Riley's Irish Pub until we're out!
This is the perfect pre-parade meal. Enjoy a plate of Crawfish, get a FREE Bud Light!
We recommend getting Downtown early to avoid road closures for the parade!
Galentine's Day at Alga Beer
What's Galentine's Day? Oh, it's only the best day of the year!
Grab your gal pals and join us for an evening of ladies celebrating ladies. We've got Girl Trivia hosted by Ranger Brandon's Angels, we've got a BFF Bracelet Station, crochet and macrame goods from Fable, and most importantly, we've got Girl Dinner at Brown Bagger. What's Girl Dinner? Caesar salad, side of truffle parm fries, and a Diet Coke; a truly inspiring combo.
The fun starts at 6pm. We hope to see y'all there!
Bachelor Watch Party @ ORileys Downtown
Your local sports bar is transforming into the spot for the Bachelor watch parties on Mondays at 7PM! 🌹
Wear your comfy clothes, bring your friends, and enjoy a full bar while watching Joey on screen!
Beginner Sushi Class at Coastal Brewery
Join us for beginner sushi class where we will teach you to make perfect sushi rice, all of the sauces you love (from eel sauce to BangBang), where to shop/what to buy and how to safely serve raw fish at home + save A LOT OF MONEY!
Our chef will prepare a snack for you on arrival and you'll make a sushi roll yourself toward the end of class. Our chef has been teaching this class since 2011 and has taught to over 15k ppl in 18 states (so far!)
3rd Annual Pensacola Pawdi Gras
Join the 3rd Annual Pensacola Pawdi Gras, a Bow Wow Luau-themed extravaganza by WolfGang Pensacola on January 28, 2024. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Garden Street transforms into a canine carnival featuring adoptable dogs, music, costume contests, vendors, and community delights. Don your leis and hula skirts for Mardi Gras fun centered around your furry friends. The day includes a lively dog paw-rade through downtown Pensacola, with registration fees benefiting The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare. Presented by the Krewe of Hip Huggers, Hanto & Clarke, and Perfect Plain Brewery, this event promises family fun, games, food trucks, and more. Celebrate Mardi Gras with your 4-legged companions! 🐾🎉 #PensacolaPawdiGras #BowWowLuau #MardiGrasPets
Mardi Gras Wreath Class @ Alyssas
Join Lisa to learn this fun technique for making a beautiful Mardi Gras wreath! She will break down this technique into easy, manageable steps that will make it both fun and you will have a finished wreath you’ll be proud to display on your door or wall.
Pensacola Mardi Gras Mambo
Pensacola Mardi Gras Foundation, Inc. (PMG) is proud to announce that Flo Rida will be headlining the inaugural Pensacola Mardi Gras Mambo on Friday, January 26th, at the Pensacola Bay Center. Doors will open at 6:30 pm with full beverages and Mardi Gras-themed food available inside. All ages are welcome, and Mardi Gras Krewes are encouraged to come in Krewe attire.
This exciting new Mardi Gras event with dance and celebration at the Pensacola Bay Center is being produced by Pensacola Mardi Gras Foundation, Inc., and includes support from a grant by Pensacola’s Tourist Development Council and the Escambia County Board of County
Jeep Night @ Academy Sports
Come on out for a night of Jeeps, food, and fun! We will be at a new location this month so stay tuned for that info!
Fighter Game Night Tournament @ O’Rileys Downtown
IT'S GAMER NIGHT! We've got Smash Bros Tournaments, pool, and darts all night long! Join us!
Cordova Mall Ball
This year, Pensacola Mardi Gras Foundation and Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation have joined forces to expand Cordova Mall Ball presented by Sandy Sansing Dealerships with a portion of the proceeds continuing to benefit Studer Family Children’s Hospital Ascension Sacred Heart. We are excited for this collaboration and look forward to a wonderful event to benefit the community.
Join us on Saturday, January 20th for the 28th Annual Cordova Mall Ball presented by Sandy Sansing Dealerships where over 2,000 friends and neighbors throughout the region come together to have a ball at the mall.
Dance the night away to live entertainment with three bands and parade through the mall with a second line band and aerial performers who light up the event with stunning LED optics and fire-flaming performances. Graze along the halls for tastes of Mardi Gras with food samplings from over 20 area restaurants, enjoy a specialty cocktail from one of the signature bars, escape to the French Market for fortune telling and fun, visit the Silent Auction with trips, art, jewelry and more, and last but not least, visit the Photo Booth to capture the fun!
This will be an evening to be remembered and we look forward to celebrating with you! Join us as we “laissez les bons temps rouler”!
Sponsorship opportunities are available! If you wish to be a part of the festivities please contact Jennifer Saba at JenniferS@pensacolamardigras.com
Ice Flyers Mardi Gras Night
Kick off the Mardi Gras season with the Pensacola Ice Flyers! The night will feature on-ice parades, costume competitions, specialty jerseys, and more. Grab your beads and your krewe for a fun night at the Hangar!
Please visit iceflyers.com/tickets/single-game-tickets/ for additional information about how you can purchase tickets, accessible seating options, and additional discounted ticket offers
Krewe of Blues 13th Annual Pin and Bead Festival and Diaper Drive
This event is a great follow up to Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick-Off. It’s a Krewe driven event and can’t be successful without your Krewe. Krewe of Blues (KOB) would love for your Krewe to be a part of this year’s “Krewe of Blues Pin and Bead Festival”.
Krewe tent prices are $40 – Single, $70 – Double and $105 – Triple. We also have Vendor Tents for $45. Please see our website for Sponsorship opportunities.
You may use your 10×10 space to promote your favorite charity, Krewe membership, Krewe events, and Krewe fundraisers or just to celebrate Mardi Gras.
Event hours will be 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. We ask that everyone be set up by 10:00 a.m. remain set up until 3pm or as coordinated.
Is your Krewe competitive? Make sure and sign up for the Krewe Wars.
Oh, and last but not least, don’t forget your Pins and Beads!
The KOB Pin & Bead Festival Krewe Wars Champion competition consists of several events but not limited to: booth displays and decorations, pin and bead judging, diaper drive, Krewe participation and motivation, monies raised for select charity, AND Krewe Wars Games.
Please note that any diapers donated on behalf of a Krewe will be given credit toward the Krewe Wars Champion Trophy.
Krewe awards include:
The KOB Pin & Bead Festival Krewe Wars Champion Trophy, passed from year to year & magnetic door sign for Krewe Wars Champion for parading.
Awards to be announced and presented at the Pin and Bead Awards Presentation after the event (Date TBA) are:
Best Tent
Best Bead
Best Pin
Most Diapers
Awards to be announced and presented at Priscus are:
Krewe War Champion Trophy (Overall 1st place)
King Elwood Award (Overall 2nd place)
Queen Joliet Award (Overall 3rd place)
Remember the real winners from this event are Gulf Coast Kids House and Santa Rosa Kids House, so please help us help the kids win!
KOSP 2024 Annual Mardi Gras Ball
Join the members of the Krewe of St. Patrick at their 13th annual Shamrock-n-Roll Mardi Gras Ball
The Disco Ball
Date: Saturday, January 13, 2024
Time: 7pm-11pm
Location: Whiskey Joe's, 2nd Floor, 400 Quietwater Beach Rd, Suite 13, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Dress: Disco-themed attire, formal tux/gown/kilt
Tickets are $75 until December 13 (discount applied on the checkout page). After that, tickets are $85.
Ticket includes:
Open Bar from 7pm-10pm (cash bar after 10p), including liquor, beer, wine, and soda
Heavy hors d'oeuvres served all night
Live DJ
Silent Auction
And more!
Attendees must be 21+ to attend. No refunds. Proper attire is required.
Pirates of Lost Treasure Ball
Theme is Moonlight Masquerade
$75/person
Holiday Inn Beach Resort
Public Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off Celebration
The 2024 Publix Pensacola Mardi Gras season marks the 13th year for the OFFICIAL Publix Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off Night Celebration, and man, what a great event this has become!
The night will begin inside Seville Quarter at 5 p.m. on Saturday Jan. 6th.
Cost: Free
Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 at 5 p.m
Krewe of Priscus Mardi Gras Ball
Krewe of Priscus is so excited to announce our Annual Mardi Gras Ball to kick off the Mardi Gras season, Friday, January 5, 2024!
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Join us for an unforgettable night at the Court of De Luna Event Space in Pensacola, FL. Get ready to let loose and celebrate Mardi Gras in true Priscus style! With live music by the Molly Ringwalds, 80's prom vibes and an electric atmosphere, this Mardi Gras Ball promises to be the highlight of your year. With open bar and delicious eats, we will keep you entertained, rolling out the Mardi Gras spirit all night long. So grab your friends, put on your dancing shoes, your black tie or 80's prom attire and get ready to party like never before at the Krewe of Priscus Mardi Gras Ball!
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Sponsorship opportunities available by emailing info@kreweofpriscus.com
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All proceeds benefit Council on Aging and Guardian ad Litem.
Tickets can be purchased at https://rb.gy/sxjot
Pensacola Beach Polar Bear Plunge
Need an exhilarating rush to help kick off your new year? Head to Pensacola Beach and plunge into the Santa Rosa Sound at the annual Polar Bear Plunge.
Hosted by Paradise Bar & Grill, where nearly 1,000 dippers and spectators – many dressed in costume - flock to the beach to participate in this long-established tradition.
Register in advance to secure your 2024 t-shirt or register onsite starting at noon. The fee is $15 per person and participants will receive a Polar Bear Plunge t-shirt or a $10 registration donation to participate without the t-shirt. $5 Cub Club for ages fifth grade and under comes with a special Polar Bear goodie.
All proceeds go to the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce to fund events on the island.
Register to secure your shirt!
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New Year's Eve Firework Cruise with Frisky Mermaid
Elevate your New Year's celebration with Frisky Mermaid's Fireworks Cruise in Pensacola. Experience the magic of the countdown in a vibrant atmosphere. Indulge in a selection of non-alcoholic beverages and delectable snacks available on the boat. Ring in the new year with joy, breathtaking views, and a memorable celebration. Join us for a night of fireworks, laughter, and a toast to new beginnings.
New Years Eve Bash at THE POINTE
Don’t miss the best party on the panhandle!
THEPOINTE's Annual New Year’s Eve Bash, happening on December 31, 2023. Doors Open at 8:00 PM.
Join us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration at 1255 Country Club Rd. in Gulf Breeze, Florida as we Ring in the New Year in style!
All Inclusive NYE Party Includes: light hors d’oeuvres, party favors, guest DJ, dancing, midnight countdown & champagne toast.
Limited number of VIP Access tickets are available, secure yours early! VIP Guests receive admission to our New Year's Eve Bash, reserved seating, bottle of champagne, private cocktail bar and elevated hor d'oeuvres menu.
As the clock strikes midnight, raise your glasses and toast to a new year filled with joy, success, and happiness.
New Years Eve at O’Rileys Downtown
New Year, New You! Start off STRONG at O'Riley's Irish Pub!
Live DJ, Drink Specials, and a Balloon Drop at midnight!
Gatsby New Years Eve
Ring in the New Year with your Moonshine family and the amazing band Nightshift!
Gatsby attire encouraged, but not required. All you can drink liquor and beer from 8PM-1:30AM.
Balloon drop & Champagne toast at midnight.
Must be 18 or older and have a valid ID to enter.
$45- all you can drink wristband.
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$10- general admission
Saturday Football @ O’Rileys
NCAAFB At O’Rileys Downtown!
Specials during LIVE games:
$15 Buckets (Bud / Bud Light / Michelob Ultra / Miller Lite / Coors Light / Miller High Life)
$25 High Noon Buckets
$8.50 Pitchers (Budweiser / Bud Light / Ghost Train / Miller Light)
$4.50 NUTRL
$6 Jack
$6.50 Jameson
New Years LATIN NIGHT at Mama's Tacos
Final Latin Night of 2023! Let's End the Year with a BANG 💥 Make sure to Wear SILVER AND GOLD 🥈🥇
Latin Night at Mama's Tacos Pensacola is where you want to be on a Friday Night! A Night of Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton & More! Friday Nights at Mama Tacos are a night you won't forget made up of Dancing 💃 Drinks 🍹& DJ's 🎧
⏱ 9PM-2AM
🎧 DJ Twist & DJ TxMx 🎶
🕺 Pensacola Vibrando 💃
🍺 $25 Domestic and $35 Import Beer Buckets 🍻
🚗 FREE PARKING
Pensacola Ice Flyers -Peanuts Night
Whether you’re a die-hard Peanuts fan or just looking for a fun night out with the family, Peanuts Night is not to be missed! With a specialty jersey featuring the characters of the beloved comic strip, Santa Claus, and other holiday themed experiences, there is fun to be had for the entire family!
Palafox Market Holiday Market
The iconic downtown Palafox Market is once again hosting its special Wednesday evening Holiday Edition for the holidays, with more than 70 local artists, makers, bakers and creators!
This special holiday event will be held at Plaza Ferdinand at the corner of Government and Palafox.
Live music will add to the festivities, she adds, and the Grinch and Santa are scheduled to make special appearances. Streetlights, holiday lights decorating the trees and lighting provided by the vendors will illuminate the market site during the dark evening hours.
Ugly Sweater Wine Tasting - Wine Bar on Palafox
Tuesday, December 19th from 6.30pm - 8.30pm at The Wine Bar on Palafox for a holiday wine tasting
$15.00 to taste | 12 bottles | Light hors d'oeuvres included | Tickets available at the door
Ugly Sweater Contest
Winners get gift certificates redeemable at The Bottle Shop on Baylen, East Hill Bottle Shop and The Wine Bar on Palafox
1st Prize $100
2nd Prize $50
Happy holidays! Cheers
Holiday Market at Community Maritime Park
Come get your Holiday Shopping done early. Numerous Tent/Craft vendors, food trucks, bounce house, kids ornament table and raffle table. Live Music. $5 Entry and kids 12 and under are free.
www.apexshowsandevents.com
Santa will be there!
Christmas Lights Drive Thru
START A NEW CHRISTMAS TRADITION THIS YEAR!
Invite your neighbors, friends, and family to drive on campus and enjoy the Christmas lights of Pensacola Christian College. There will be free hot chocolate and a Christmas light show synced to music. The Drive-Thru will be open from 6-830 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15-Saturday, Dec. 16.
We will also be receiving non-perishable food items during the event to help a local charity.
Visit https://campuschurch.com/christmas-lights/ for more information