Christmas Events in Perdido Key, Florida

Holiday Events in Perdido Key, Pensacola & the Gulf Coast

Perdido Key, FL. – The holiday season on the Gulf Coast brings festive lights, coastal celebrations, family fun, and cheerful community traditions. From ice skating at the beach to tree lightings, boat parades, and New Year’s Eve celebrations, this time of year is packed with reasons to get out and enjoy the season.

November -January 2025

Skate the Shore

Dates: November 15th – January 15th
Location: Embassy Suites, 112 West Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

OWA's Tree Lighting

Dates: November 22nd, 2pm–8pm
Location: Downtown OWA, 100 N OWA Blvd, Foley, AL 36535

Winterfest Pensacola

Dates: Friday, November 28th, 12:30pm
Location: 223 Palafox Pl, Pensacola, FL 32502

Ice Skating Rink Presented by Pepsi

Dates: November 14th – January 19th
M–F: 4pm–10pm
Saturday: 10am–10pm
Sunday: Noon–8pm
Location: The Wharf, 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561

Christmas Tree Lighting + Drone Show

Dates: Tuesday, December 2nd, 5:30pm
*Hosted by the City of Orange Beach*
Location: Main St, Marlin Circle, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561

Santa's Beach Bash

Dates: December 5th, 5pm
Location: Flora Bama Yacht Club

Flora-Bama's Santa Drop

Dates: Saturday, December 6th, 11am–2pm
Location: Flora-Bama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507

Perdido Key Christmas Boat Parade

Dates: Saturday, December 6th, 1pm–3pm
Location: Perdido Key

Perdido Key Christmas Market

Dates: December 11th & 12th, 4pm–9pm
Location: Warrior Beer Company, 10605 Sorrento Road, Pensacola, FL 32507

The Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade

Dates: Saturday, December 13th, 4pm
Location: Lulu's, 200 East 25th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Pensacola Christmas Parade

Dates: December 13th, 5:30pm
Location: Downtown Pensacola

Reelin' in the New Year

Dates: Wednesday, December 31st, 5pm–Midnight
Location: Main St, Marlin Circle, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561

Snowbird Hootenanny

Dates: January 8 & 22, February 5 & 19 | 11am–1pm
Location: Flora-Bama Tent Stage

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Posted by Kathy Justice on November 17th, 2025