Downtown Pensacola Christmas Parade is Dec. 9 More than 50,000 people are expected to converge on downtown Pensacola for the Cox Pensacola Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 9 at 5:30 […]
Pensacola’s Coastal Cat Cafe celebrates opening, aims to find homes for adoptable felines
WEAR PENSACOLA, Fla. — Pensacola’s first feline-friendly cat cafe opened its doors Saturday. Over a dozen kitties got to meet cat lovers and move one step closer to finding their […]
Bells Will be Ringing: Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Kicks Off
The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettle Campaign is back on in the Pensacola area, ushering in the festive spirit of Christmas. The Red Kettle Campaign is The Salvation Army’s primary […]
Pensacola Pelicans in Paradise Statues
Pelicans in Paradise is a public art project developed by the Pensacola News Journal showcasing the talent of local artists. Proceeds from the sale of … More
Holiday Happenings in Pensacola
The holidays are always so busy with the kids out of school, shopping to do, holiday meals to plan, traveling and entertaining guests, it can be easy … More
Welcome to Pensacola, Florida!
Pensacola, Florida has a rich history as America’s first settlement. Established in 1559 by Tristan de Luna, Pensacola was the first European settlement in the United States. With the original colony later abandoned, the Spanish returned in the late 17th century to found the modern Pensacola as an outpost to defend their claims to area land. With its strategic position along the Gulf Coast, Pensacola has been held at different times by the Spanish, French, British, United States and the Confederate States of America, giving it the moniker of City of Five Flags.
With pristine white beaches located along the Gulf Coast between Fort Walton Beach and Orange Beach, Alabama, there is much to see and do in the Pensacola area. There are many outdoor adventures and cultural activities to enjoy in Downtown Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key and the northern part of Escambia County, Florida.