Pensacola, Fla. (December 8, 2023) – The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce’s “Season Your Holidays” Lighted Boat Parade event, which had been postponed to take place on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 6:30 p.m., has been canceled due to bad weather.

All remaining “Season Your Holidays” events will take place as regularly scheduled.

• New Year’s Eve Fireworks– Sunday, Dec. 31 at Midnight

Keep your eyes focused on the Pensacola Beach skies this New Year’s Eve for a free firework display from the Santa Rosa Sound.

At midnight, a dazzling light display sponsored by Escambia County will take place along the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, set to be one of the biggest and longest firework shows on the Gulf Coast this New Year!

• Polar Bear Plunge– Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, Noon – 3 p.m.

Need an exhilarating rush to help kick off your new year? Head to Pensacola Beach and plunge headfirst into the Santa Rosa Sound at the annual Polar Bear Plunge.

Hosted by Paradise Inn/Bar & Grill, hundreds of dippers and spectators – many dressed in costume – flock to the beach to participate in this long-established tradition.

Registration begins at noon and the fee is $15 cash per person and participants will receive a Polar Bear Plunge t-shirt or a $10 registration donation to participate without the t-shirt and $5 Cub Club for ages fifth grade and under. All proceeds go to the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Please be aware that all event times are subject to change based on weather conditions. For weather updates, check the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for the latest news.

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