September 25, 2026
When: December 4, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Where to watch: Pensacola Beach Boardwalk / Santa Rosa Sound (procession begins at Sabine Marina in Little Sabine Bay).
Listed by: Visit Pensacola Beach.
From Gulf Breeze, the Lighted Boat Parade is a nearby holiday tradition: the island calendar lists the December 4, 2026 run at 6:30 p.m., Santa on the lead boat, and a boardwalk meet-and-greet by 8 p.m.