The Sun Will Come Out in Pensacola

Pensacola, Florida sends a farewell to grey skies and a big welcome to blue with exciting outdoor events this Spring and Summer Season! If you’re looking for a place to warm-up this summer come to Pensacola, Florida. Known for its beautiful natural beaches and laid-back local hangouts, Pensacola Beach is named among the nations top ten beaches by Trip Advisor. With plenty of activities to do under the sun, check out why so many are warming up to Pensacola Beach this spring and summer.

Pensacola kicks-off summer Cajun-style with the 25th Annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival. This 3-day festival is one of the largest crawfish boils in the state! May 1st through the 3rd starts the 60th Fiesta Season on the waterfront in Bartram Park in downtown Pensacola. Bring your family and appetite to Pensacola Bay for a little taste of Louisiana. Fare such as: crawfish poboys, crawfish pies, and of course boiled crawfish will be served up with a Cajun smile. Enjoy great music and delicious food straight from the bayous of Louisiana to Pensacola Bay.

Celebrate the history of Pensacola, the second oldest City in Florida, at the Fiesta of Five Flags. The festivities begin with a light-hearted reenactment of the surrender of the city to Spanish explorer Don Tristan de Luna, who first landed in Pensacola in 1559. Immediately following enjoy an evening of outdoor musical entertainment and boat parade. Experience seven days of historic fun June 4th through the 11th in Pensacola.

Of course you can always just sit back, relax, and enjoy the natural beauty of Pensacola’s beaches. One of the longest barrier islands in the world, Pensacola Beach offers access on both sides to Gulf Islands National Seashores. A perfect place for biking, snorkeling, or kayaking.

Pensacola Beach invites you to get some sun this spring/summer season. Enjoy beautiful beaches, outdoor entertainment, and historic events old Florida style in Pensacola Beach!

Published on Sunday, April 19, 2009