Seven days: Pensacola Christmas Parade comes to town; Santa ‘drops’ in at Flora-Bama
Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa County.
MONDAY
Pensacola Winterfest
Various times through Friday, Dec. 24. Based at the plazas around the Old County Courthouse at the corner of Palafox and Government streets in downtown Pensacola. Downtown comes alive with song and dance, arts and crafts during the holidays with Winterfest. Attendees may enjoy Photos with Santa, Photos with the Grinch, the Polar Express Tour, Grinch Tour, Cajun Christmas and Scrooge Tour. More info and tickets: pensacolawinterfest.org.
Monday Night Blues
7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Seville Quarter and the Blues Society of Northwest Florida are bringing the “blues” back to the Seville Quarter Entertainment District. The event features live blues music and "BBQ and Bud" food and drink specials. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
TUESDAY
Tuesday Night Jazz
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Enjoy jazz with Melodious Allen and The Funk Heads in Lili Marlene's. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
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WEDNESDAY
Parker Millsap — Solo Acoustic
7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Wednesday, Dec. 8. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. The fifth album from Oklahoma-bred singer/songwriter Parker Millsap, “Be Here Instead,” emerged from instinct and joyfully determined rule-breaking. In a departure from the guitar-and-notebook-based approach to songwriting that shaped his earlier work, the Nashville-based artist followed his curiosity to countless other modes of expression. $18. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
FRIDAY
Tacky Tinseltown Holiday Party
6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10. Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, 17401 Perdido Key Drive. Celebrate the holidays with a fun and casual, tacky-sweater-themed party at the Flora-Bama Yacht Club. Those who come wearing their tackiest attire might even win a prize. Revelers will be treated to appetizers prepared by the award-winning chefs of the Flora-Bama Yacht Club as well as one complimentary beverage. $15 for Perdido Chamber members; $25 for non-members. More info: 850-492-0611 or florabama.com.
Vagrants
6 p.m., doors; 7 p.m., show; Friday, Dec. 10. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Vagrants, a three-piece group from Pensacola, will perform live in concert with special guests Brave New World, Burning Strong and Afterdusk. $12. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
The 1940's Radio Hour
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 through 19. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. Join the Little Theatre for a live radio broadcast on Dec. 21, 1942. The spirit of that bygone era when the world was at war and pop music meant "Strike Up the Band" and "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" is captured as the harassed producer copes with a drunk lead singer, the delivery boy who wants a chance in front of the mic, the second banana who dreams of singing a ballad, and the trumpet-playing sound effects man who chooses a fighter plane over Glenn Miller. More info and cost details: pensacolalittletheatre.com.
Christmas on the Coast
7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 through 12. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Christmas on the Coast is a dazzling holiday spectacular where the singers of the Pensacola Children's Chorus will transform sunny weather into a winter wonderland. Join almost 200 performers while experiencing all the sights and sounds of the holidays. In anticipation of PCC’s Carnegie Hall debut in June 2022, the performance opens with a one-of-a-kind New York-themed Christmas scene. It is complete with bustling street scenes, twinkling lights, frantic shoppers, children playing in the snow, and a Rockettes-style kick line. Tickets start at $15. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
SATURDAY
Christmas at Holland Farms
10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11 and 12. Holland Farms, 2055 Homer Holland Road, Milton. Take a train ride and hayride to visit Santa. Includes one cookie to decorate. A photographer will be available for pictures with Santa. More info: hollandfarms.ticketspice.com/christmas-on-the-farm-2021.
Seamore’s Winter Wonderland Party
10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, 8740 Gulf Blvd., Navarre. Enjoy a fundraiser event featuring holiday music, winter wonderland games, hot chocolate, and photos with Seamore. More info: navarrebeachseaturtles.org.
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Deck the Halls featuring the Pensacola Opera
10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 18. Jackson’s Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox St. In celebration of the holidays and back by popular demand, Jackson’s once again has teamed up with the Pensacola Opera to present a lunch filled with holiday cheer featuring costumed carolers strolling from table to table singing all of the traditional carols. More info: greatsouthernrestaurants.com.
Flora-Bama’s annual Santa Drop
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, 17401 Perdido Key Drive. There’s no need to pay $20 to take a picture with Santa at the mall when you can see him skydive onto white sandy beaches then jump in line in the tent for Santa pictures. Prior to Santa's arrival at noon, there will be kids’ crafts, games, face painting and live music featuring holiday tunes. Free. More info: 850-492-0611 or florabama.com.
Cox Pensacola Christmas Parade
5:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. Downtown Pensacola. The Pensacola Christmas Parade draws more than 50,000 people each year, including almost 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. Preceding the parade is the 1.2-mile Christmas Parade Dash, sponsored by the Pensacola Runners Association. More info: coxpensacolachristmasparade.org.
SUNDAY
Christmas Village Festival
10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. St. Michaels Brewing Company, 2199 Highway 87 S., Navarre. Des’s Tacos food truck on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. After 2 p.m., St. Michaels will host a food tent with soup/chili, loaded baked potatoes, hot chocolate, and gluhwein. Shop for last-minute gifts at the Christmas Village booths, pictures with Santa, kids Christmas crafts activities, and live music. More info: facebook.com/StMichaelsBrewing.
Carols on the Coast
11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 19. Angelena's Ristorante Italiano, 101 E. Intendencia St. Angelena’s has teamed up with the Pensacola Children Chorus to present a brunch filled with holiday cheer featuring costumed carolers strolling from table to table serenading patrons with the best sounds of the season. The carolers also will be taking special requests to perform during each event. More info: angelenaspensacola.com.
Holiday Sing-Along
5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. The Rex Theatre, 18 N. Palafox St. The Choral Society of Pensacola presents its Holiday Sing-Along, a family-friendly event featuring music, refreshments, and a visit from Santa. The Society’s Women’s Ensemble, directed by Isabelle Peterson, will lead everyone in carols and songs with the lyrics projected on the theater’s big screen. In addition, participants can enjoy holiday treats and the opportunity to snap selfies with Santa. Come in your ugliest holiday sweater. Admission is free, although attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to help stock Manna Pantries. More info: support@choralsocietyofpensacola.org.
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