It’s the Holiday Season…
and Pensacola Beach is buzzing with holiday vibes! From twinkling lights to fun events with a coastal twist, there’s plenty going on to keep the season bright. Whether you’re planning a family outing or just looking for some beachy holiday cheer, Pensacola Beach has you covered.
Here’s your monthly guide to all the festivities happening this month!
December Pensacola Ice Flyers’ Home Games
December 6, 21, 26, 28
The Pensacola Ice Flyers play a number of home games at the Pensacola Bay Center this December making it a welcome addition to the colder weather season!
Pensacola Beach Lighted Boat Parade
December 6
The 2024 Lighted Boat Parade will set sail from Sabine Marina in Little Sabine Bay at 6:30pm, do a loop, wind its way around the Santa Rosa Sound/Boardwalk area and circle back to Sabine Marina. Leading up to the boat launch, a kid’s party will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at Shaggy’s Pensacola Beach. Directly following the boat parade, Santa will make his way to the Quietwater Shell to greet the children. Spectators can watch the parade from Little Sabine or the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and any of the businesses along the route.
Surfing Santa Beach Parade
December 8
Make your way to Pensacola Beach on Sunday, Dec. 8, to see Santa Claus close out the annual Surfing Santa Beach Parade!!! Starting at 2 p.m. from Panferio Drive at Gowens Park. The parade will make its way down Via De Luna toward Casino Beach and end at the Gulfside Pavilion.
Pensacola Christmas Parade
December 14
Come join the fun beginning at 5:30pm on Saturday December 14th. You will not want to miss this event that draws over 50,000 people each year, including nearly 100 entries, and eight bands from Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, and New Orleans. The parade also features the nationally renowned Blue Angels flight team and a host of organizations from around the region.
Grunch at the Hilton
December 15
Get ready for a festive feast with a mischievous twist! Join us on December 15, 2024, in the Ballroom at the Hilton Pensacola Beach for an unforgettable holiday experience.
Seating Time Slots begin at 9:30am and end at 12:45pm.
Gallery Night — Ugly Sweater Weather
December 20
Gallery Night Pensacola is a nonprofit organization with a dedicated goal of inspiring culture, engagement, and the practice of arts of all types in an entertaining event for all ages and walks of life. The monthly event focuses on specific themes, highlighted featured artists, and recruited the best creators our area has to offer.
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra presents “Celebrate the New Year!”
December 31
Acclaimed for their command of jazz vernacular, vocalist Sydney McSweeney and vocalist and trumpeter Byron Stripling join the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra for a swinging evening of classic standards from Gershwin, Berlin and friends. It will be an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration and a heartfelt tribute to some of America’s finest music.
Midnight Masquerade Ball
December 31
Ring in 2025 with a decadent masquerade ball complete with an open bar (top shelf for VIPs!), burlesque performances by Trixie Minx, stilt walkers, live music, midnight balloon drop, and plenty of bubbly to go around. We’ve partnered with our friends at Kulture Kreated to bring you the BEST NYE party in Pensacola.
Pensacola Beach NYE Fireworks
December 31
Ring in 2025!! Keep your eyes focused on the Pensacola Beach skies this New Year’s Eve for a free firework display along the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk.
At Midnight, a dazzling light display, provided by the Pensacola Beach Chamber, the Santa Rosa Island Authority and the Escambia County Tourist Development Council, will take place overlooking the Santa Rosa Sound from the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk.
With so much happening this December, Pensacola Beach is the place to be for holiday fun. Whether you’re looking to soak up the festive spirit or enjoy a laid-back coastal celebration, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss a thing—check out the full events calendar and plan your perfect holiday season by the shore!
