Want something fun to do?

If you are not already here you should come visit Pensacola Florida. AKA "The Other Florida"

We have some of the worlds most beautiful beaches, but if that doesn't interest you how about camping, fishing, boating, diving, canoeing....the list goes on.

Pensacola Florida is having one of the longest parties
in history to celebrate having the longest history in North America.

Did you know Pensacola was founded in 1559? That is six years before St. Augustine was founded. Spanish sailor Don Tristan de Luna arrived in Pensacola on August 15, 1559. Shortly after establishing the settlement, a hurricane destroyed supplies, eventually causing the Spanish to flee the area and not return until the 1600s.

To commemorate this 450th anniversary Celebrate Pensacola, Inc., a non-profit organization managing the celebration, is planning numerous special events and programs. The celebration will  last 450 days starting May 23, 2008 and continue to August 15, 2009.

 The events include parades, art exhibits, heritage walks, historical reenactments, educational programs, a Spanish wine festival and possibly a visit from Spanish royalty. The 450th celebration will culminate on August 15, 2009 with a national birthday celebration.

The kick off party is May 23, 2008 on Palafox Place at the Escambia County Courthouse fountain. Free hot dogs, Coca-Cola and music by the Pensacola Civic Band.

Visit CelebratePensacola.com for more information

We also have a lot of other events coming up to occupy your time. Here are just a few:

June 5 - WUWF Radio Live in Museum of Commerce

September 26, 27, and 28. Pensacola Seafood Festival

April 21 - September 27  Fiesta of Five Flags Celebration

November 7,8, and 9  Greater Gulf Coast Arts Festival,

 
This post has been included in Florida Information Escambia County, FL Information

9 Comments on Want something fun to do?

Laura, now thats a party! 450 days, you are going to be exausted. Grin.

05/17/2008 04:37 PM by Duane Marlink, Rate A Home (Rate A Home)


Sounds like a great party. Let us non Floridians know how much fun you had!

05/17/2008 04:40 PM by Team DiMuria, Katy Texas Realtors (Prudential Gary Greene Realtors)


Duane - Exausted??? What's That?

Team DiMuria - Texas is close enough that you can join in on some of the fun!

Thank You both for your comments.

05/17/2008 04:46 PM by Laura Perryman (Real Estate Direct)


Party on!  Some market has to celebrate, it may as well be yours.  Lol

05/17/2008 04:51 PM by Heath Coker, Broker Owner (Cape Group Real Estate & REindex.com)


Hello Laura,

Welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first post! The opportunities to learn and network are incredible here. Best of luck to ya!

-Keith

05/17/2008 11:11 PM by Keith Elliott Jr -"Prince William County Real Estate Expert" (RE/MAX Olympic Realty)


Welcome to ActiveRain, Laura! What better way to introduce yourself to our community than to tell us about a 450-day party. Every Rainer should be able to fit that into their schedule!

05/17/2008 11:17 PM by John Novak - Las Vegas and Henderson NV Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)


Thank You John!

Sooo.....are you fitting it into yours?

05/18/2008 08:42 AM by Laura Perryman (Real Estate Direct)


Thanks for the welcome Keith.

I learn something new every time I log in....

05/18/2008 08:45 AM by Laura Perryman (Real Estate Direct)


Laura, LOL, OOPS. "exhausted" -tired-. I sure miss the spell check here in the rain.

05/18/2008 08:46 AM by Duane Marlink, Rate A Home (Rate A Home)


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