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Best Bets, Mobile/Pensacola Weekend Events 12/7-12/9

12/7- 12/9

LOCAL EVENTS:


KANSAS- Thurs 7pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE   


BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY presents TOM PETTY’S “DAMN THE TORPEDOES”- Fri 8pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE    


CHRISTMAS PARADES (Weather permitting; some events may change): 


DAPHNE CHRISTMAS PARADEFri 6:30pm, Main Street, Daphne, CLICK HERE    

FAIRHOPE’s MAGICAL CHRISTMAS PARADEFri 7pm, CLICK HERE    

SATSUMA CHRISTMAS PARADE- Sat 10am, CLICK HERE   

PRICHARD CHRISTMAS PARADE - Sat 10:30am, CLICK HERE   

CHICKASAW CHRISTMAS PARADE- Sat 3pm, CLICK HERE   

DAWES CHRISTMAS PARADE- Sat 4pm, CLICK HERE 

PENSACOLA CHRISTMAS PARADE- Sat 5:15pm (rain or shine), CLICK HERE   

BAY MINETTE CHRISTMAS PARADE ****Moved to SUNDAY****- Sun 3pm, CLICK HERE   

BAYOU LA BATRE CHRISTMAS PARADE****Moved to SUNDAY***- Sun 2:30pm, CLICK HERE   

CHRISTMAS ON DA BAYOU: A BOAT PARADE ****Moved to SUNDAY*** Sun 4:30pm, CLICK HERE   


***CANCELLED****SPANISH FORT CHRISTMAS PARADE- Sat 9am, Eastern Shore Centre, CLICK HERE 

***Postponed til Dec 15th ******SARALAND CHRISTMAS PARADE- CLICK HERE   

***Postponed til Dec 15th ******CITRONELLE CHRISTMAS PARADE

***Postponed til Dec 15th ******SUMMERDALE CHRISTMAS PARADE- CLICK HERE 

****Cancelled****ORANGE BEACH LIGHTED BOAT PARADE- This is the first time in its 33 year history that the parade had to be cancelled. CLICK HERE    

 


HOLIDAY MOVIE IN THE SQUARE: THE POLAR EXPRESSFri 5:30pm, Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile

Downtown in December kicks off with the annual Holiday Movie in the Square.  Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and See The Polar Express under the stars. FREE.  CLICK HERE    


*** Moved to Mobile Civic Center***HOLIDAY MARKET & CHRISTMAS KIDS DAY- Sat 10am-2pm, Mobile Civic Center, downtown Mobile

Holiday Market will have many of the wonderful vendors from Market on the Square located in the adjacent halls, and there will be a family photo booth to do pictures, free of charge.  Christmas Kids Day is full of free activities for the kids-- Kids Karaoke, story time with the Library, an inflatable obstacle course, an inflatable slide, letters to Santa, balloon clowns, face painters, selfies with Santa, make and take seasonal arts and crafts, and Mixen, the Mix 99.9 Christmas Station reindeer!  CLICK HERE   


SANTA DROPSat 11am-2pm, Flora-Bama Lounge, Perdido Key

Bring the family and watch Santa parachute in to Flora-Bama on the beach behind the world famous honky tonk. This is a free event with arts and crafts, sweet treats and live music/Christmas songs for the kids.  CLICK HERE   


CHARLIE BROWN JAZZ CHRISTMAS - Sat 7pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre

This tenth annual family-friendly Christmas tradition includes a performance by The Joe Cool Trio – John Milham (drums), Chris Spies (piano), and Chris Severin (bass) – performing Vince Guaraldi’s Masterpiece Soundtrack, A Charlie Brown Christmas. A following musical set will feature vocalist Kim Dawson and Saxophonist Christopher Spies for “A Soulful Christmas.”  CLICK HERE   


PENSACOLA CHILDREN’S CHORUS: CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST- Fri/Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre

Christmas on the Coast is a sparkling holiday spectacular that celebrates the magic and music of the holiday season.   CLICK HERE   


CHRISTMAS WITH AARON NEVILLEThurs/Fri 8pm, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE   


THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICALFri 7:30pm; Sat 2pm; Sun 3pm;  Pensacola Little Theatre

The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. So no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant.  CLICK HERE  


CHRISTMAS NIGHTS OF LIGHTS- Nightly 5:30pm-10pm, Fri Nov 9 through Tues Jan 1st, Hank Aaron Stadium

This drive-thru Christmas light show features thousands of LED lights, synchronized to music playing through your car radio.  NEW THIS YEAR-- a 25-foot singing Santa!  Plus, Monday-Wednesday, enjoy more rockin’ Christmas music; Thursday-Sunday, the show features more traditional Christmas classics.  Rain or shine. (Mondays are $20 Carload Night; just $20 for 4 to 9 people in the car);  CLICK HERE    


MAGIC CHRISTMAS IN LIGHTS- Nightly Nov 23- Dec 31 (except Christmas Day) 5pm- 9pm, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore

Guests stroll through a dazzling light display that features more than 1,100 set pieces, 3 million lights and 15 scenes throughout the 65-acre Garden estate. Magic Christmas in Lights includes nightly choral performances on the South Terrace of the Home on Sundays through Thursdays. CLICK HERE   


WINTER AT THE WHARF-  CLICK HERE    

Ice Skating RinkNov. 16 to Jan. 13

Photos with SantaNov. 16 to Dec. 24

Horse & Carriage RidesNov. 18, 25, 30; Dec. 2, 8, 9, 14-16


WINTERFEST PERFORMANCE TOURFri 4:30pm-8pm, downtown Pensacola

Winterfest's premier tour features 17 performances along a 60-minute trolley trip through Downtown Pensacola. Singing guides accompany you into a world of wonder with scenes from your favorite holiday memories.  CLICK HERE    

    

WALES WEST ARCTIC EXPRESSFri/Sat/Sun 4pm-9pm, 

Ride an authentic Steam Train through a “snowy” wonderland of lights and decorations to the North Pole. Over ONE MILLION lights on display! Petting zoo, pony rides, miniature train rides, a hay-less hayride, bounce house and fun artificial snow.   CLICK HERE    


POLAR EXPRESS PAJAMA PARTY- Sat/Sun 3pm, National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the magical journey to the North Pole to find the true spirit of Christmas.  Every Sat/Sun through Dec 23rd.  CLICK HERE   


CRAZY CHRISTMAS PJ PARTY- Sat 3pm-7pm, Gulf Coast Exploreum, downtown Mobile

This years event will be a celebration of our current exhibit, Animation Academy, and will feature some fun and educational activities for the whole family. Best of all we are encouraging visitors to come in their favorite comfy PJs for the event!   CLICK HERE   


CANDLELIGHT AT THE LOOP - Fri 5pm-8pm, Loop- Midtown Mobile

Shop local during the Loop-Midtown Association Open House. Each participating location will have luminaries out front, welcoming you in for sales, prizes and more. Park at any location and ride the free trolley.  CLICK HERE   


LYNYRD SKYNYRDSat 7pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, CLICK HERE   


DEREZ DE’SHONFri 9pm, Soul Kitchen, downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE


JEFFREY OSBORNE- Fri 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE    


JO KOY- Sat 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE    


THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS- Sat 8pm, Hard Rock Live Biloxi, CLICK HERE       


USA JAGS WOMENS BASKETBALL vs ALABAMA STATE- Sun 3:05pm, USA Mitchell Center, South Alabama campus, CLICK HERE    


PENSACOLA ICE FLYERS HOCKEY vs KNOXVILLE BEARS- Fri 7:35pm; Sat 7:05pm, Pensacola Bay Center, CLICK HERE   


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