Perdido Key Calendar of Events

February - 2012

The 1st Annual Pensacola Blues Festival

When: Feb 10, 2012
Where: Pensacola Civic Center, 201 East Gregory Street, Pensacola

The 1st Annual Pensacola Blues Festival promises an unforgettable party! The concert brings together some of the biggest legends in blues history, on one stage, for one night only! The all-star line-up includes: Mel Waiters Hole In The Wall, Girls Nite Out and Got My Whiskey Ms. Jody Bop, Southern Soul Dip, and Weekend Lovin Clarence Carter Strokin, Messin With My Mind, and Kiss You All Over Sir Charles Jones On My Own Again, Is There Anybody Lonely?, Slow Rolling, and Friday TK Soul Zydeco Bounce, Rehab, and Party Karen Wolfe Man Enough, A Woman Needs a Strong Man, and Blues Me Up Jeff Floyd I Found Love On A Lonely Highway, I Got My Woman Upset, Lock My Door, and Shake Somethin Loose

More Info: www.pensacolaciviccenter.com
Phone: 850-432-080

Candlelight Tours

When: Feb 11, 2012 5:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Where: Fort Barrancas, Pensacola Naval Air Station

Reservations needed.

Costumed interpreters will present the history of Pensacola during the Civil War at different stations inside Fort Barrancas. Groups of 30 visitors will depart the Fort Barrancas Visitor Center every 15 minutes for the hour-long tour. Although the fort will be lighted with candles, flashlights are allowed. The entrance to the fort includes a steep 90-yard walkway and visitors must use narrow staircases to access different fort levels. Dress appropriately for the evening weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Parking is limited so car-pooling is recommended. Visitors should enter the Naval Air Station through the main gate on Navy Boulevard.


Phone: 850-455-5167

Krewe of Lafitte Mardi Gras Parade

When: Feb 17, 2012 8:00 PM
Where: Begins Spring & Garden Streets, Pensacola

The only illuminated nighttime parade in Pensacola! The crowd can expect to be entertained with marching bands, lighted floats and great throws as the Krewe of Lafitte kicks off Pensacola Mardi Gras celebrations.

More Info: www.pensacolamardigras.com
Phone: 850-232-6059

Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade

When: Feb 18, 2012
Where: Begins Spring & Garden Streets, Pensacola

One of the country's original celebration sites, Pensacola hosts this family-oriented Mardi Gras parade in the historical downtown area. Crowds catch beads, doubloons and moonpies galore as they are thrown from floats!

More Info: www.pensacolamardigras.com
Phone: 850-436-7638

Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade

When: Feb 19, 2012
Where: Pensacola Beach, Pensacola Beach

Mardi Gras parade with an island atmosphere! The Krewe of Wrecks Parade will have the best floats throwing beads, candy and doubloons. No one leaves the island beadless! After parade parties are everywhere and the biggest is on the boardwalk, at the shell, where the paraders wait for the results of the judges and trophies to be awarded. Of couse the music is playing and partiers are dancing!


Phone: 850-932-1500

Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Street Party

When: Feb 21, 2012
Where: Downtown Pensacola

All welcome to have the last hurrah before Lent, Procession officially begins when Palafox and Government Streets will host the biggest Mardi Gras Street Party this side of Bourbon Street. No charge to join the fun!

More Info: www.pensacolamardigras.com
Phone: 850-436-7638

Jerry Seinfield

When: Feb 24, 2012 7:00 PM
Where: Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox Pl., Pensacola

7pm & 9:30pm

Due to popular demand, America's premier comedian is hitting the road in a return to his first love - stand up comedy. Recently hailed as "the master stand-up comic of his generation" and "the best comedian of our time" in a Washington Post article by Tom Shales, Seinfeld had an uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere.

More Info: www.pensacolasaenger.com
Phone: 850-595-3882

CASTING CROWNS "COME TO THE WELL TOUR"

When: Feb 26, 2012 7:00 PM
Where: Civic Center, 201 E. Gregory St., Pensacola

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is often hard to stay focused on the things that are truly important, but sometimes all it takes is a song to remind us. Casting Crowns continues to deliver passionate, thought-provoking music, yet these songs are among the most intensely personal offerings the group has ever shared.

Admission: $$51; $41; $31

More Info: www.pensacolaciviccenter.com
Phone: 850-432-0800

Mardi Gras Kid and Kritter Krawl

When: Feb 26, 2012
Where: Pensacola Beach

This walking parade on Pensacola Beach is open to children and pets.

More Info: www.pensacolabeachchamber.com
Phone: (850) 932-1500

Gulf Coast Renaissance Fair

When: Feb 26 - 27, 2012
Where: Pensacola

Step back to the days of old with jousting exhibitions, falconry, medieval musicians, jesters, jugglers, fire breathers, belly dancers, bagpipers and more.

More Info: www.gcrf.net
Phone: (877) 429-8462

March - 2012

Smokin' In The Square BBQ Cookoff

When: Mar 2 - 4, 2012
Where: Seville Square, Government & Alcaniz Sts, Pensacola

Professional barbecue teams from around the U.S. will gather to compete at the first barbecue contest locally to be sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KSBS). Professional teams will be competing for prize money and points. Local barbecue enthusiasts also will be competing for prize money and bragging rights in the Backyard competition. Great family fun, entertainment, and food. Proceeds go to local charities.

More Info: http://smokininthesquare.food.officelive.com
Phone: 850-516-2622

Mardi Gras

When: Mar 4 - 8, 2012
Where: Pensacola and Pensacola Beach

One of the country’s original celebration sites, Pensacola and Pensacola Beach host family-oriented fun at numerous parades with lots of beads and moon pies. Perdido Key also hosts its version with a street party.

More Info: www.visitpensacola.com
Phone: (850) 434-1234

July - 2012

Pensacola Beach Air Show - Full Dress Rehearsal

When: July 13, 2012


Dress rehearsal for Pensacola Beach Air Show.


Phone: 1 (800) 635-4803

Pensacola Beach Air Show

When: July 14, 2012


Witness exhilarating stunts and heart-stopping maneuvers at the Pensacola Beach Air Show. Air show fans will have the opportunity to see the world-famous Blues in action on Pensacola Beach.

September - 2012

Taste of the Beach

When: Sept 15 - 16, 2012


More information to come.