First City Lights Festival
November - December 2025
Downtown Pensacola shines bright during the First City Lights Festival, when more than half a million white lights shine on Palafox Street. It’s a magical time to stroll, shop, and soak up the holiday spirit.
The holiday fun starts November 5, when Downtown Pensacola comes alive with twinkling lights and seven weeks of festive cheer.
PALAFOX MARKET HOLIDAY EDITION
Wednesday Nights through December 17
The Holiday Market will take place every Wednesday evening through Dec. 17 in MLK Jr. Plaza, under thousands of twinkling lights. *The regular Saturday Palafox Market (9 a.m.–2 p.m.) will continue at both MLK Jr. Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand.
