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Dating back 450 years as the first European settlement in the United States, Pensacola has a rich and colorful history, and the heart of the city of Pensacola is its downtown. A refreshing blend of historic resolve and cosmopolitan progress defines Downtown Pensacola, a 44-block district encompassing historic and archaeological sites, chic shops, eclectic art galleries and award-winning restaurants. It's a walkable district lined with colorful bicycle racks, and bustling with alternative transportation options—from pedicabs to Segways to trolleys to holiday-time horse-drawn carriages. Thousands come to the nationally-recognized Blue Wahoos waterfront stadium, just around the corner, during spring and summer, and thousands more head downtown each Saturday for Palafox Market, a farmers' market enjoying its tenth anniversary in 2017. During the holidays, downtown Pensacola glows with the lights of half a million white lights and the month-long Winterfest, recognized as one of Florida's Top Events. PENSACOLA DIB SOCIAL MEDIA TERMS OF USE

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Another great week ahead in Downtown Pensacola, and the "All I Want" giveaway is in full swing — this week's winner gets...
03/16/2026

Another great week ahead in Downtown Pensacola, and the "All I Want" giveaway is in full swing — this week's winner gets a $150 downtown gift card! 💰 Details here: downtownpensacola.com/alliwant

MONDAY, MARCH 16

Monday Night Blues Open Jam
7pm
Seville Quarter

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

Green Eggs and Kegs Brunch
10am-12pm
O'Riley's Irish Pub Downtown

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs
FREE SCREENING
3pm
Saenger Theatre

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

March Wine Madness - Sweet 16
4-6pm
Hemline Pensacola AJ's Market & Ice Cream at Southtowne Collette Pensacola 86 Forks Bar + Table

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

Gallery Night: Dancin’ in the Streets, “Art in Motion”
5-9pm
Gallery Night Pensacola

Gimme Gimme Disco - ABBA dance party
8pm
photo: Dee Dee Kohl
The Handlebar

SATURDAY, MARCH 21

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Pop-Up at
Palafox Market South • Plaza Ferdinand
10:30am-noon

Easter Basket Shopping Experience
10am-1pm
Corals Closet

Garden Street Vintage Bazaar III
11am-5pm
Garden Street Vintage

SUNDAY, MARCH 22

World Ballet Company : Swan Lake
7pm
Saenger Theatre

03/13/2026

Palafox is under construction… but downtown is still the place to be and Corbin Townsend from 200 South Tap House, Agave, and Blend Lounge - Pensacola is ready to welcome you.

The Palafox Street project is moving along (quickly!), and in the meantime all your favorite shops, restaurants, bars, and galleries are open for business. The City is offering free on-street parking during construction, making it easy to come downtown and enjoy everything the area has to offer.

Come grab dinner, meet friends for drinks, browse the shops, and show some love for local businesses while Palafox gets its refresh. We can’t wait to see you!

Seville Tower is an eleven-story office building located in the heart of downtown Pensacola at the corner of Palafox and...
03/12/2026

Seville Tower is an eleven-story office building located in the heart of downtown Pensacola at the corner of Palafox and Government Streets. Listed on the National Register for Historic Places, this building was constructed in 1909 at a cost of $250,000 and was originally known as the American National Bank Building. Occupying the first floor, the bank’s lobby showcased twenty-foot ceilings, Grecian marble floors, mahogany woodwork, bronze and brass fixtures and Doric columns.

The United States Weather Bureau and the first Pensacola-based wireless telephone station originally occupied the top floor. The exterior has not been modified since construction was completed, except for the addition of fire stairwells at the north and east sides of the building.

Upon completion Seville Tower was the tallest building in Florida and remained the tallest in Pensacola until 1974! Have you ever noticed the lady heads above the second-floor windows?

📷: Historic Pensacola

03/10/2026

Yes, Rocket to Saturn Vintage IS open and easy to access during Palafox Street’s renovation. You can still reach all your favorite shops while historic Palafox gets refurbished — just like the timeless vintage finds inside Rocket to Saturn.

Stop by and meet collaborators Vanna Smith and Valorie Taylor, who are lifetime vintage enthusiasts and amazing stylists. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect statement outfit or unique shoes, bags, or jewelry, it’s the kind of shop where you never know what great find might be waiting!

🚀 Rocket To Saturn Vintage
📍 11 Palafox Place, Suite F (in the breezeway)
🅿️ Park for free behind the shop on Baylen, or one block over on Jefferson.

Another great week in downtown Pensacola! We’ve rounded up some events, live music, markets, and more to help you plan y...
03/09/2026

Another great week in downtown Pensacola! We’ve rounded up some events, live music, markets, and more to help you plan your week. Did we miss your downtown Pensacola event? Share it in the comments 💬

DETAILS: ⬇️

MONDAY, MARCH 9

Different Strokes
Featured Artists: George Taylor + AG Tapscott
March 1-28
Blue Morning Gallery

TUESDAY, MARCH 10

Vino Magnifico Wine Tasting
5:30pm
V. Paul's Italian Ristorante

Trivia Tuesdays
7-9pm
Perfect Plain Brewing Co.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

Mahjong 101 at The Mercantile
6-8pm
Rusted Arrow Mercantile

THURSDAY, MARCH 12

Disco, Always: A Harry Styles Dance Night
9pm
The Handlebar
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FRIDAY, MARCH 13

Silhouette Art by Clay Rice
3-6pm
Artesana

Wine Tasting
5-7pm
The Bottle shop

Family Movie Night: Three Ninjas
5pm
Corals Closet

SATURDAY. MARCH 14

Palafox Market (North & South)
9am-2pm
MLK Plaza & Plaza Ferdinand

Barre & Brunch with Pure Barre
9:30am at Union Public House Pensacola

Sip for a Cause
Wine Tasting benefiting
1-3pm
The Wine Bar on Palafox

Grog March Pub Crawl
4-10pm
O'Riley's Irish Pub Downtown 200 South Tap House Intermission Seville Quarter

Small Dog Race Night
Pensacola Ice Flyers vs Macon Mayhem
6-10pm
Pensacola Bay Center

Gasolina: Raggaeton Party
9pm
Vinyl Music Hall

SUNDAY, MARCH 15

The Jameson Cocktail Competition
5pm
Old Hickory Whiskey Bar

Shamrock Shuffle Pub Crawl
11am-1pm Perfect Plain Brewing Co.
1-2pm B Side Vinyl Music Hall
2-3pm The Cabaret
3pm-til Play

03/03/2026

Two months down and things are moving fast on the New Palafox project. 🚧 We see progress taking shape, and yes — businesses are still open and ready for you!

Big thanks to everyone who’s been showing up, shopping local, and sticking with downtown during construction. It makes a real difference.

More updates soon — we’re just getting started.

There is a ton of fun happening this week, March 2-8, in Downtown Pensacola. Here's is a partial list of happenings, che...
03/02/2026

There is a ton of fun happening this week, March 2-8, in Downtown Pensacola. Here's is a partial list of happenings, check our website events calendar for more: downtownpensacola.com

Did you know Palafox Street was once named King George Street? 😳🇬🇧Long before it became the heart of downtown Pensacola,...
02/25/2026

Did you know Palafox Street was once named King George Street? 😳🇬🇧

Long before it became the heart of downtown Pensacola, the iconic street was named for British monarch King George III. Back then, a walk downtown might have taken you across Charlotte, York, and Gloucester Streets — or down Albemarle or Harcourt for a spot of tea.

Everything changed in 1781, when roughly 8,000 troops under Spanish General Bernardo de Gálvez defeated the British, ushering in a new era — and new Spanish street names that still shape our city today.

Palafox has seen centuries of transformation, and it’s evolving once again. On Jan. 5, the City of Pensacola launched a $10 million modernization project to enhance our busiest downtown street. While the roadway is scheduled to be closed through May 24, the sidewalks are open and our shops and restaurants are ready to welcome you.

This street has weathered change for generations — and with your support, our local businesses will continue to thrive through this chapter, too. 🤍

Come stroll, shop, dine, play and be part of Palafox history!

Photos: Courtesy of Historic Pensacola

02/24/2026

Serving Pensacola for over 40 years on Palafox Street, Don Alansis a true local fixture in the heart of downtown. Bryan and Courtney are here to welcome you and make your visit easy, even with construction going on outside.

Come see what’s kept Don Alans on Palafox for decades. They can’t wait to see you! 👔👞🧦👕

📍 401 S Palafox (across from Jacksons Steakhouse)

Thank you for supporting all the local businesses downtown, we appreciate it! 💙

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