Events and Happenings in Pensacola
There are several fairs and fiestas held in Pensacola around the year.
- Evenings in Olde Seville Square, Seville Square, +1 850 438-6505. Th 7-9PM, Summer months only. A free concert is held every week in downtown Pensacola during summer, and the events are popular, attracting upwards of ten thousand listeners during popular days! The style of music varies; recent musicians include the Pensacola Civic Band, bagpipers, country singers, big bands, swing music, Caribbean music, and cajun-style bands. Bring your own chairs, or a blanket, since no seating is provided; some snacks are available at concession stands along Alcaniz Street, if you decide not to bring your own. Free.
- Fiesta of Five Flags, Multiple venues, +1 850 433-6512 (fax: +1 850 438-5572). One of the largest festivals in Pensacola, the Fiesta of Five Flags celebrates the city's founding, and its diverse history, ruled by five nations over 450 years. Many separate events are included under the Fiesta of Five Flags banner; the bulk of the celebrations are held in June, and include float parades, boat parades, balls, golf tournaments, and sand castle contests, among other events. The fiesta i
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