December Event Calendar

DECEMBER

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Pensacola Ice Flyers Schedule and Theme Nights

December Home Games and Theme Nights at the Pensacola Bay Center. Games start at 7:05 pm. For tickets and information, visit iceflyers.com. December 2: Huntsville Havoc vs Ice Flyers; Teddy Bear Toss December 3: Birmingham Bulls vs Ice Flyers; Big Brothers Big Sisters Night December 16: Huntsville Havoc vs Ice Flyers; Peanuts Night December 23: Birmingham Bulls vs Ice Flyers; An Ice Flyers Christmas December 27: Macon Mayhem vs Ice Flyers; Canine Companions Night

UWF Department of Theatre presents The Great American Trailer Park Musical

......................................December 2-4 & December 9-11

This comedic production takes you to Armadillo Acres (Florida’s premier mobileliving community) where everyone is filled with Christmas cheer and beer. When a new tenant moves in and wreaks havoc, neighborly love is put to the test. Can the group rally for Christmas and take home the Mobile Homes and Gardens holiday decorating prize? Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts Box Office located at 11000 University Parkway (Bldg. 82) or online at uwf.edu/tickets. UWF students are admitted free with their Nautilus cards. Showtimes are 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 pm on Sunday. For more information, visit uwf.edu.

The Prophecy Show: A Tribute to Trans-Siberian Orchestra

....................................................................December 3

The Pensacola Saenger Theatre is hosting an electrifying evening of holiday rock with The Prophecy Show. As North America’s most popular and longest-running TransSiberian Orchestra tribute band, The Prophecy Show will blow you away with all your favorite music from the worldfamous rock group. The Pensacola Saenger Theatre is located at 118 South Palafox Street. Doors open at 6 pm and the show begins at 7 pm. For tickets and show details, visit pensacolasaenger.com.

Holiday Dreams, A Spectacular Holiday Show!

...............................................................December 9-11 This modern and electrifying holiday show will be held at the Pensacola Saenger and was created as a unique alternative to traditional holiday shows. This fast-paced cirque-style show is sure to captivate you with its mix of holiday music and stunning visual effects, as well as a talented cast of award-winning cirque performers, daredevils, actors, singers and specialty acts from across the world. Doors open at 6 pm and the show begins at 7 pm. For tickets and show details, visit pensacolasaenger.com.

Pensacola Children’s Chorus Presents Christmas on the Coast

...............................................................December 9-11

Experience the holiday magic of Christmas on the Coast as members of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus transform the Pensacola Saenger Theatre into a winter wonderland. Presented annually, this production will include a musically-themed celebration of Christmas around the world with dynamic choreography and dazzling costumes. The Pensacola Saenger Theatre is located at 118 South Palafox Street. Showtime is 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 pm on Sunday. For tickets and show details, visit pensacolasaenger.com.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.

...............................................................December 9-18

This holiday classic Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer soars off the screen in this Broadway Junior musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with your favorite characters, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and Rudolph, this show is a winter special that you won’t want to miss. The production will be held December 9-18 with performances at 7:30 pm on Fridays and 2:30 pm on Sundays at PLT located at 400 S. Jefferson St. in downtown Pensacola. For showtimes and tickets, visit pensacolalittletheatre.com.

Cox Pensacola Christmas Parade

..................................................................December 10

Celebrating its 40th year, the 2022 Cox Pensacola Christmas Parade will take place on December 10 at 5:30 pm. This annual event draws more than 50,000 people to downtown Pensacola, featuring more than 50 floats, marching bands and the nationally-renowned Blue Angels flight team. The Pensacola Runners Association has teamed up with the Cox Pensacola Christmas Parade for the annual Christmas Parade Dash, a 1.2-mile run preceding the parade. The parade will be streamed on WKRG.com and broadcast on WKRG-TV5 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. For more information, visit coxpensacolachristmasparade.org.

HoHo Hustle 5k Race

..................................................................December 10

Get jolly with some jogging! The HoHo Hustle is a holiday-themed 5k race perfect for the whole family. Hustle along the scenic course while drinking hot chocolate and spreading holiday cheer. Don’t forget to attend the post-race party to take a pic with Santa and snack on some holiday treats. Whether you want to race or cheer others on, the HoHo Hustle is the perfect way to run into the holiday season. The race begins at 8 am at Running Wild (3012 E Cervantes Street). To register and to learn more, visit runpensacola.com.

Rumours - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute at Vinyl Music Hall

..................................................................December 10

Relive the magical sounds of Fleetwood Mac with Rumours - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute at Vinyl Music Hall. Rumours, also known as Rumours ATL, is a Fleetwood Mac tribute band formed in 2014. The band has since taken the US by storm, performing for fans across the nation. Come experience an authentic recreation of live Fleetwood Mac shows on December 10 at 2 S Palafox Street. Doors open at 7 pm and the show begins at 8 pm. For tickets and more information, visit vinylmusichall. com.

Turnover at Vinyl Music Hall

.................................................................. December 11

Genre-bending rock band Turnover will be taking the stage at the Vinyl Music Hall on December 11. While falling under the all-encompassing “rock” genre, the band’s unique sound has been described as indie rock, emo, pop-punk and shoegaze. Turnover skyrocketed to success with their 2015 sophomore album, Peripheral Vision, which reached the Top 5 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart. Vinyl Music Hall is located at 2 S Palafox Street. Doors open at 7 pm and the show begins at 8 pm. For tickets and more information, visit vinylmusichall.com.

Ballet Pensacola presents The Nutcracker

.............................................................December 16–18

To put you in the holiday spirit, Ballet Pensacola invites you to celebrate the magic of The Nutcracker at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre December 16-18. Set to Tchaikovsky’s beautifully timeless score, join Clara as she embarks on a magical journey to defeat the evil Mouse King. This timeless holiday tale will delight audiences of all ages. Performances will be held at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre (118 S. Palafox Street) on Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at both 11 am and 7 pm and on Sunday at 1:30 pm. For tickets and show details, visit pensacolasaenger.com.

3rd Annual East Hill All Vehicle Sleigh Ride

...................................................................December 17 Spread holiday cheer throughout the streets of East Hill with the 3rd Annual All Vehicle Sleigh Ride! Decorate your car, golf cart, trailers, boats, and bikes for a fun nighttime holiday processional through the neighborhood. All vehicles are welcome but must be lit and able to go at least 5 mph. Line-up starts at 4:15 pm at the Bayview Community Center. The processional starts at 5:30 pm. The event is free to participate in and attend, but donations to support the Gulf Coast Kid’s House are encouraged. For the parade route and more details, visit facebook.com/events/328690412445362.

White Tie Rock Ensemble Presents A White Tie Christmas!

..................................................................December 18 Kick off the holiday season with this family-friendly holiday tribute concert featuring the White Tie Rock Ensemble at the Pensacola Bay Center. This annual concert series will feature the beloved music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, the Eagles and other holiday classics—all presented through the White Tie Rock Ensemble’s symphonic-rock style and captivating multimedia experience. The Pensacola Bay Center is located at 201 E. Gregory Street. Doors open at 7 pm and the show begins at 8 pm. For tickets and more information, visit pensacolabaycenter.com.

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra presents Celebrate The New Year

..................................................................December 31

Ring in the new year at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre with unforgettable music from Broadway’s biggest hits, including Wicked, West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables and more. Broadway vocal stars Mamie Parris, Madison Claire Parks and Bronson Norris Murphy will join Maestro Peter Rubardt and the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra for this upbeat and lively tradition. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the show begins at 7 pm. The Pensacola Saenger Theatre is located at 118 South Palafox Street. For tickets and show details, visit pensacolasaenger.com.