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Winter
Explore Winter in Pensacola
Why Visit Pensacola in the Winter?
Winter in Pensacola is a magical season! Enjoy festive holiday lights downtown, shimmering white sand beaches, and breathtaking sunsets. Winterfest kicks off on Black Friday with the Elf Parade, holiday trolley tours, and live performances through Christmas Eve. As the new year begins, Mardi Gras takes over with lively parades, beads, and Moon Pies filling the streets. Pensacon, a multi-day pop culture convention, adds even more excitement in February. With fewer beach crowds and endless outdoor activities, winter is the perfect time to experience Pensacola’s charm!
Winter Highlights and Must-Do Activities
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Winter Signature Events
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Winterfest
Family-fun activities including the elf parade, holiday shows, visits with Santa and Winterfest’s signature trolley tours that include a series performances along a two-mile route in historic Downtown Pensacola.
Pensacola Christmas Parade
The Pensacola Christmas Parade has been around for decades. The fun begins at 5:30 PM, so head to Downtown Pensacola and experience the magic of the holiday season at this parade.
MLK Day Parade
The Pensacola Martin Luther King Jr. Parade has been rolling since 1987 and is a celebration to honor Martin Luther King Jr. This parade has become a powerful platform for fostering community pride, celebrating diversity, and honoring Dr. King's legacy by bringing together the citizens of Pensacola.
Pensacon
Pensacon is the Gulf Coast’s premier pop culture convention celebrating the worlds of science fiction, fantasy, horror, comic books, cosplay, animation, video games, books and much, much more.
Mardi Gras
One of the country’s original celebration sites, Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach host family-oriented fun with parades, beads and moonpies. Signature Mardi Gras events include the Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade, the Grand Mardi Gras Parade and the Krewe of Wrecks Pensacola Beach Parade.
Sun Belt Basketball Championship
Sun Belt Basketball Championship March Madness comes to Pensacola as NCAA Division 1 men’s and women’s college basketball teams compete for the Sun Belt championship.
Winter Blog Reads
Itineraries to Inspire Your Winter Trip
Itinerary: Spending a Winter Day in Pensacola
The winter season in Pensacola has so much to offer. From pristine beach walks to holiday festivities, it's a fabulous time to visit. Read the itinerary below for how to spend a perfect winter day in Pensacola.
Itinerary: Holiday/ Seasonal Happenings in Pensacola
Coming to Pensacola for the holiday season? Explore this itinerary to discover all the essential activities and experiences during the festive season.
Itinerary: Health & Wellness Retreat
Coming to Pensacola? Explore this health and wellness weekend retreat that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and rested.
Itinerary: A Day Spent in Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola has all the activities, flavors, and fun waiting for you to explore. Check out this itinerary on all the best ways to make the most of your day in Downtown Pensacola.
