Pensacola Winterfest is a Family Favorite

Pensacola's historic downtown streets lit up during the holidays with more than half a million white lights—form a magical backdrop for Winterfest, an iconic celebration that kicks off on Black Friday with the Winterfest Elf Parade and ends on Christmas Eve, offering up a daily supply of live performances, holiday trolley tours, cascades of "snow," Santa and and a cast of holiday characters and more. When the conductor calls your name, it's "All Aboard" for the most magical journey you'll take this holiday season.

Schedule:

A Whoville Christmas Caper

New in 2023: The Grinch is Back in the Game
The Grinch is up to his old tricks but the Whoville police are a match for his mischief making pranks. Guard your Christmas trees -- he is on the loose!
Join the Whoville gang for an evening of excitement as the hunt is on for that naughty Grinch.

Date: November 19,17, 24-26, 2023
December: 1-3, 8, 10, 16-17, 19-20, 22-24, 15,21, 2023

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Catch a Ride on the Polar Express

A Journey Into Wonder
Catch a ride on the Polar Express with this magical tour! This 25 minute tour immerses you in the story of the Polar Express with visits from your favorite characters.

Date: November 19, 24, 25-26, 2023
December 1-3, 8, 10, 16-17, 19-20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2023

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The Grinch's Merry Match

The Best Trolley at Winterfest!
The Grinch has decided that he wants to have the best trolley at Winterfest! To do this, he used the trash from Mt. Crumpit to construct a brand new trolley! In this 25 minute tour, travel around with the Grinch as he, the Mayor of Whoville, and a few more surprise characters celebrate their annual Whobilation! This tour dispatches the famous Grinch trolley on Government Street behind the Artel Gallery Building.You can't miss the Whoville gang who will be there to greet you and see you on your way to the most exciting adventure at Winterfest..

Date: November 17, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2023
December 1-3,8,16, 10, 15,17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2023

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Scrooge Tour

Scary Ghost Stories
Take part in the classic tale A Christmas Carol as you meet Scrooge, Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future! Begin at the steps of the old courthouse for a *free to the public preshow*, where you will encounter Ebenezer Scrooge's long-deceased partner Jacob Marley. Marley wears many chains around him with each link representing a selfish misdeed from his life. Marley must make Scrooge change his ways before it's too late when Scrooge will face the same fate as Marley.

Date: December 16,17,19,20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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Photos with the Grinch

Intrude Upon the Grinch
Santa‘s favorite nemesis, The Grinch, will allow you to intrude upon his presence for a photo or two. Just like for Santa, guests can reserve their time online or in person at Winterfest and the Grinch's domain has room for a whole family to be in the photo.

Date: November 17, 19, 24,25-26, 2023
December 1-3, 8, 10, 19, 20, 21,  22, 23, 24, 2023

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Photos with Santa

A Photo Experience for the Whole Family
Every night of our tours, Santa Claus will be waiting for you in his sleigh in Downtown Pensacola. Santa's sleigh has been redesigned for your whole family! Large groups can sit on presents outside of Santa's sleigh for the perfect photo.
Only one reservation is needed per photo group. Large groups or families who want several photo setups should reserve additional time. Guests with reservations are welcome to bring their own cameras and take photos and videos during their visit with Santa.

Date: November 17, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2023
December: 1-3, 8, 9, 10, 16-17, 19-20, 22,23,24, 2023

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Date:  November 17, 19, 24-26; December 1, 2, 8, 10, 15-17, 19-24.

Time:

Friday: 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 4:30pm

Location:  Winterfest Plaza - 223 South Palafox Place, Pensacola, FL 32502.

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