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Winter Holiday Experience Only Found in Pensacola

Pensacola doesn’t see a lot of snow, but that doesn’t mean we don’t appreciate a good cup of hot chocolate, holiday cheer, and celebrating the winter season. Experience all that Pensacola has to offer this holiday season below.

Events that Sparkle

Come for the beach, stay for the sparkle. Pensacola is home to some of the most magical moments of the holiday season. From half a million lights at the month-long First City Lights Festival to grinch trolley tours and boat parades, it’s likely you’ll feel like you stopped at the North Pole without the winter chill. Scroll below to explore this season’s events.

Shop Small for a Big Return

Never has shopping had the opportunity to give you so much. Now more than ever it’s important to support local business. Pensacola is home to a multitude of locally-owned shops and boutiques. With the addition of the holiday season, markets can be found happening almost every weekend. Explore your options below.

Holiday Drinks, Sweet Treats, and Eats

We know visions of sugar plums and eggnog are what come to mind, but we’re a tad more creative than that in America’s First Settlement. From pop-up Christmas bars to festive desserts and special dine-in menus, Pensacola is sure for flavors that pack a punch.

We know visions of sugar plums and eggnog are what come to mind, but we’re a tad more creative than that in America’s First Settlement. From pop-up Christmas bars to festive desserts and special dine-in menus, Pensacola is sure for flavors that pack a punch.

Check Out the Visit Pensacola Holiday Cube

The Visit Pensacola Holiday Cube will be back this season! Be sure to stop by, snap a selfie, and use the hashtag #experiencepcola. You can find it between Zarragoza and Jefferson St. in Downtown Pensacola.

Polar Bear Plunge

It’s crisp, it’s cool, so don’t be a fool! While plunging into the Gulf might not be first on your to-do list, it definitely shouldn’t be last. Welcome the new year at one of the official plunges, like the one at the Flora-Bama Lounge and Package, or DIY from now until then.

Search for Santa

We know the big guy in red can be spotted making his rounds around town. From Cordova Mall to corners of downtown and everything in between, our favorite Christmas character is always up for a photo op. Be sure to snap one and share it and tag @visitpensacola for a chance to be featured on our channels!

Elf on Paddleboard

Five Reasons to Getaway to Pensacola this Winter

Five Reasons to Getaway to Pensacola this Winter

Traditionally, the mention of Pensacola summons images of lazy days relaxing on sugar-white sands as the emerald green waves lap at your bare feet. Pensacola summers are hard to beat, but our winters might actually have an edge. I present five pieces of evidence to support this radical claim:
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