The Elf Parade is back for 2018, the Friday after Thanksgiving!

FIREWORKS are back too! After the parade stick around for the opening ceremony and enjoy the fireworks show as we light the downtown lights

This FREE, noncommercial, public event is bigger every year thanks to thousands of kids and parents who keep Christmas in their hearts.

START/ROUTE: This year, we’re starting from our Reindeer plaza at Palafox and Government streets. That means we’ll have snacks, games, a stage, and bathrooms!

VISIT SANTA: Santa will be available for photos from 11am until 4pm when the contest judging starts. He’ll be back in his sleigh after the opening ceremony, around 6:15.

OTHER DOWNTOWN FUN: Downtown is alive on the day of the Elf Parade, with museums, parks, restaurants, and shops all waiting for you! We’ll have some special activities to announce in early November.

DOWNTOWN LIGHTS: Downtown Pensacola will be debuting their expanded holiday lights the night of the Elf Parade, making downtown Pensacola a beautiful and festive destination for the holidays.