Island Times - Pensacola Beach's Newspaper

12/02/2025

Due to anticipated weather conditions, the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce has changed the Lighted Boat Parade to FRI, DEC 12 at 6:30 p.m.

📢 Important Update: Lighted Boat Parade Date Change!
Hey Pensacola Beach friends! 🌊✨
The Lighted Boat Parade has been rescheduled due to weather concerns. Instead of Friday, December 5th, the parade will now take place on Friday, December 12th at 6:30 PM.

Join us at Bamboo Wi***es for the best view, festive vibes, and holiday cheer as the boats light up the night! 🎄🚤

Spread the word and make plans to celebrate with us this Saturday! 🍹🎶
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12/02/2025

Kids and Kritters Parade loves parades! They are ready to see Santa at the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce's Surfin' Santa Parade on Sunday. (Honestly, we are, too!)

We love parades and Santa! Sunday, December 7 at 2 p.m. is the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce Surfin' Santa Parade. Avenida 10 to the Casino Beach. Fun!

12/01/2025

Get a Kids and Kritters Parade pin tonight, 5:30 to 6:30 at the of Wrecks meeting at ’s Chowder House.
$10 each. Proceeds offset parade costs.

12/01/2025

Looking ahead to the week's end:
Friday
Shaggy's Harbor Bar & Grill Kids Party with Santa and Miss Mermaid Claus, 4 to 6 p.m.
Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce Lighted Boat Parade, 6:30 p.m. Little Sabine to Santa Rosa Sound. Santa at the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and a fireworks show follow.
Saturday
Ocean Hour Beach Clean Up, Meet in parking area adjacent to The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach, 8:45 a.m.
Christmas on the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. Santa and music. 10:30 to 3:30
Toys for Tots charity poker tournament and Beach weekend raffle, 1 p.m. at Paradise Bar and Grill
Adventures with Santa, Laguna's Beach Bar + Grill, 2-4 p.m. Ticket required for activities.
Performance Regatta sailors in Santa Rosa Sound
Sunday
Crabs on the Beach, Pensacola's annual Grinchmas, 9 a.m.
Christmas on the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk 10:30 to 2 p.m.
Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce's Surfin Santa Parade, 2 p.m. from Avenida 10, west along Via de Luna to the Gulfside Pavilion

11/30/2025

The 2026 Queen Shugah Anne-Marie Provost! Congratulations Wooly Bo**er Social Club.

11/30/2025

Today is the final day of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, so the Wooly Bo**er Social Club is celebrating with the Kiss the Hurricane Season Goodbye Bawl. 2 p. m. at Paradise Bar and Grill.
Y'all come. Grab a beer, see the storm names torched. Queen Bonnie will crown the new Queen Shugah.
No 'Canes for this year. Thank you.
Wooly Bo**ers and Kiss The Hurricanes Goodbye Bawl 💋 2025

11/29/2025

Saturday 11/29/2025
FLAG: RED 🚩
SURF: 3-5ft 🌊
WEATHER: Mostly sunny with temperatures in the low 60s.
WATER TEMP: ~70~

Good morning! Red flags are flying and strong currents are present at this time. We do not recommend swimming today. Be safe and have a great weekend!🤙🏽

11/29/2025

Josie was the team leader for today’s Ocean Hour clean up at Casino Beach. Sunny and 54 degrees today.

11/29/2025

Kids and Kritters Parade pins are for sale at the Beach Visitors Center!

It's our 2026 parade logo...don't you love it?
"Coastal Cowboy"
If you want a parade pin, they are on sale at the Pensacola Beach Visitor Information Center, immediately south of the traffic light on Pensacola Beach. $10.
Proceeds help offset the Kids and Kritters Parade expenses.
www.PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com for more.

11/29/2025

Happy Saturday!
Ocean Hour is offering two locations for volunteers for their Beach Clean Up. Meet at 8:45 a.m. at Casino Beach or at Park West.
Healthy Gulf will be at Red Fish Blue Fish Pensacola Beach from 11 to 6 with an eco-fun "Celebrate the Gulf" table. Christian Wagley can help you understand the importance of protecting this beautiful body of water.
Krewe of St. Patrick invites everyone to the annual Kilts and Kick-Off Chili Cookoff at Bamboo Wi***es. Tasting tickets and cold beer for sale. 11: 30 a.m. to 3 p.m. One chili chef is going home with the Champion's title.
College football matchups on every TV screen on the beach. (If you like big screens drop into Laguna's Beach Bar + Grill and The Sandshaker). If you want to watch multiple sports, multiple football games at once, head to Sidelines Sports Bar Pensacola.