Families line Via De Luna Drive on Pensacola Beach to watch Santa Claus come down the road in the annual Surfing Santa Beach Parade. The parade starts at 2:00 PM from Avenida 10, runs toward Casino Beach, and ends at the Gulfside Pavilion. The Santa Rosa Island Authority calendar lists it for Sunday December 6.
Before you go
- Drive to Pensacola Beach and find a spot along Via De Luna Drive near Avenida 10.
- Be in place before the 2:00 PM start.
- Watch Santa pass toward Casino Beach and the Gulfside Pavilion.
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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