October 5, 2026
When: Friday, November 27, 2026. Lineup at 12:30 p.m., contest judging at 1:25 p.m., parade at 2 p.m.
Where: Lineup at 223 S. Palafox Place, Downtown Pensacola.
The day after Thanksgiving, Gulf Breeze families can cross the bay for the Winterfest Elf Parade & Christmas Jubilee, which Winterfest calls a grand kickoff to the 2026 holiday season downtown. Anyone can join: color a pair of elf ears, wear an elf outfit or an ugly holiday sweater, or decorate a wagon or stroller. You can enter any contest during lineup. Santa announces the winners just before the parade, and each winner leads their section.
Visit Pensacola points to the Old Courthouse Parking Garage at 25 W. Intendencia St. as on-site parking, with accessible spaces and a direct arcade route to the Winterfest plazas.
Sources: Visit Pensacola – Elf Parade & Christmas Jubilee · Pensacola Winterfest