Pensacola Winterfest is a Family Favorite
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The Magic of Pensacola Winterfest
The moment you enter Plaza Wonderland on Palafox Place, the snow begins to fall. A cup of hot chocolate and the sound of a trolley bell brings back memories of the Polar Express. The conductor calls your name: All aboard for the most wonderful journey you'll take this Christmas season. Take a ride aboard our mini-train through the lights, snow, and magical scenery of Winterfest!
It's time for Christmas in July!
Get ready for Winterfest 2025
Our tickets for 2025 are now on sale, with special summer ticket discounts -- last years prices all summer long!
We have two new tours for 2025: you can Cheer Up with the Peanuts Gang and take a romantic trip through Christmas songs old and new with Mistletoe Magic. We'll announce more details of the tours throughout the summer.
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More of Your Favorites
Your favorites return in 2025 as well! The Grinch's Merry Match is faster and funnier than ever, and The Polar Express captures the magic of belief all season long. A Christmas Carol returns for a special engagement on Christmas week, the perfect reminder of the spirit of the season.
Stay tuned for tour details, new Elf Parade contest categories and more Christmas news coming soon! Now is a great time to sign up for our newsletter or follow us on instagram to be the first to know all the news about our 2025 celebration.
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The Elf Parade is a grand kickoff to the 2025 holiday season in downtown Pensacola!Get Your Ears On for the Elf Parade
Snuggle Up Together with Mistletoe Magic
Bing Crosby needs to get himself up to date. Come along on the journey as he and Rosemary Clooney find harmony in Christmas love songs old and new!
Find Your Happiness with the Peanuts Gang
Charlie Brown has found the perfect Christmas tree, the gang just doesn't know it yet.
A Journey into Wonder
Join the Conductor for a magical journey to a life-size steam engine! Share in the adventure as the Conductor recounts the story of the boy who received the first gift of Christmas…
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The Grinch and Martha make a Merry Match!
A certain surly sneak with a grizzly green grimace has built himself a trolley. Whatever his intentions, it's sure to lead to an avalanche of adventure.
Find Your Spirits with Scrooge and Marley
Old Ebeneezer Scrooge has some particular ideas about how things should be, but his old partner and the Spirits of Christmas plan to set him right!
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Intrude Upon the Grinch
You may intrude upon the Grinch for a photo or two if you dare. Be careful! He may have a surprise in store for you.
Family Photos with Santa
Santa would love to visit with you by his sleigh! Get your reservations to ensure you have the perfect family photo.
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Express Service at the Palafox Saturday Market
Saturdays you can ride our FREE trolleys between the Palafox Saturday Market's northern market at MLK Plaza and the southern market at Plaza Ferdinand!
Some weekends you can even ride the Winterfest Express electric train at the South Market in Plaza Ferdinand!
There's so much to see and do Downtown - find your favorite market booth and check out all the great events to make the most of your visit!
🛍️ Visit the Palafox Saturday Market
Free Downtown Parking Circulator
Courtesy of the City of Pensacola
Friday and Saturday evenings 5 pm - Midnight
Enjoy FREE parking on North Palafox or at Commendencia Landing - our circulator trolley will take you to great destinations along Palafox every few minutes.
A service of Park Pensacola and the City of Pensacola, powered by Five Flags Trolley
Catch our Free Preshows Every Night
Sing and dance along with your favorite characters throughout the night! Preshows are free and open to the public - there's something happening every few minutes in the Winterfest plaza at Government and Palafox, starting at 5pm every night of our tours
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