The 2024 Surfin’ Santa Beach Christmas Parade is set to roll at 2pm on Sunday, December 8th! Join the fun with Christmas events all over the Island! Make your way to Pensacola Beach on Sunday, Dec. 8, to see Santa Claus close out the annual Surfing Santa Beach Parade!!!

Parade starts at 2 p.m. from Avenida 10, makes its way west down Via De Luna toward Casino Beach and ends at the Gulfside Pavilion.

Regular registration is $75 for Non-profits / $100 for Businesses. ONLY applications are due as commitment to participate.  All payments are due by Friday, November 29th.

Check In: 12:30 p.m.  at the corner of Panferio Drive (at Basketball Courts) and Via de Luna

Parade Start: 2 p.m.

Disband: Gulfside Pavilion, Casino Beach Parking Lot

DEADLINE TO ENTER: Friday, November 29th at Noon               INFORMATION: 850-932-1500

Please note these parade guidelines:

1. Please do not have a Santa on your float or vehicle. Santa will be on his own “Sleigh.”
2. For safety, each large float should be have designated walkers at each wheel.
3. All entries must be decorated including “tow” vehicles with costumed riders in Holiday Island Spirit.
4. Each entry is required to have Parade Throws. NO CANDY ALLOWED. No used toys or stuffed animals.
5. Check-in and line up begins at 12:30 pm, Sunday, Dec. 8.
6. Drivers must be licensed & responsible. Santa says no drinking & driving.
7. Parade Marshall will turn away any entry which does not satisfy safety rules and guidelines.

Float Check In: 12:30 p.m.  Panferio St. and Via de Luna (At Gowens Park basketball courts)