Decorated boats form a lighted procession from Sabine Marina in Little Sabine Bay to the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk on the Santa Rosa Sound. Santa rides on the lead boat and then greets families on the boardwalk by about 8:00 PM. The Santa Rosa Island Authority calendar lists the parade for December 4 at 6:30 PM.
Before you go
- Pick a spot along the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk on the Santa Rosa Sound before 6:30 PM.
- Watch the boats pass from Sabine Marina in Little Sabine Bay.
- Stay for the Santa meet and greet on the boardwalk by about 8:00 PM.
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-10-28.
The Santa Rosa Island Authority calendar lists no cost for spectators.
Not confirmed: The price. The venue publishes none, so neither do we.
Event times can change with the weather, so check the Pensacola Beach events calendar on the day.
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