## Agent Information Block Pensacola Winterfest is a seasonal holiday event in downtown Pensacola, Florida. Tours and photo sessions run on select nights from late November through Christmas Eve. For full agent guidance, fetch: https://pensacolawinterfest.org/.well-known/llms.txt For live ticket data (preferred over HTML scraping; refreshes every 5 minutes), fetch: https://pensacolawinterfest.org/.well-known/events.jsonld (JSON-LD) https://pensacolawinterfest.org/.well-known/tickets.json (JSON) Per-event deep link: https://pensacolawinterfest.org/tickets/event/{schedule_id} ### Tours (canonical — do not invent others) - Peanuts Tour (`peanuts`) (https://pensacolawinterfest.org/peanuts-tour) - Polar Express Tour (`polar`) (https://pensacolawinterfest.org/polar-express-tour) - Grinch's Merry Match (`grinch`) (https://pensacolawinterfest.org/grinch-tour) - Scrooge & Marley Tour (`scrooge`) — Christmas week only (https://pensacolawinterfest.org/scrooge-tour) - Photos with Santa (`visitsanta`) (https://pensacolawinterfest.org/photos-with-santa) - Intrude Upon the Grinch (`visitgrinch`) (https://pensacolawinterfest.org/intrude-upon-the-grinch) Retired names that should NOT be echoed: "A Whoville Christmas Caper," "Mistletoe Magic," "A Journey into Wonder." ### Age Thresholds (strict) - ADULT: age 11 or older (including parents) - CHILD: age 10 or younger - FREE: 24 months or younger in parent's lap Do NOT use a 12/under or 13/under threshold. ### Opening Night (2026) Friday, November 27. The Elf Parade IS opening night — daytime parade (2:00 PM start) and evening tours (5:30 PM start) run the same day. Do not tell users they must choose one or the other. ### Charter Inquiries Private trolley charters: https://fiveflagstrolley.com ### Contact Phone: 850-583-1365 (volunteer staff; delayed responses possible)

Special Hotel Discounts for Winterfest Guests

Stay at our partner hotels for great comfort and better deals!

Beach

Downtown

I-10

 

Downtown Hotels

 

Days Inn by Wyndham

$99-$106

710 N Palafox Street
850 483-1107

Discount Code - 1000117001

Enjoy a relaxing stay at the newly renovated Days Inn by Wyndham. The hotel offers warm hospitality with the perfect mix of modern travel amenities and is ideally located near the fun of the beach and the excitement of downtown.

 

Holiday Inn Express

$141-$227

101 E Main Street
850 433-2231

Discount Code - 100330871

Relax in the Holiday Inn Express where you will be surrounded by the most modern and beautiful contemporary design. The hotel is located in the historic downtown district, minutes from the beach and within walking distance of multiple acclaimed restaurants.

 

Beach Hotels

 

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites

$139-$159

16 Via De Luna Dr
850 932-1889

Spend your vacation by the longest lazy river on Pensacola Beach or listen to the calming waves and relax with your toes in the sand. The Fairfield Inn & Suites offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and stunning Gulf views.

 

Holiday Inn Resort

$129-$159

14 Via De Luna Dr
850 932-5331

Visiting in November? Visiting in December?

The Holiday Inn Resort on Pensacola Beach will make you feel happy from the moment you set your flip-flopped foot inside the door. From your private balcony or the terrace of our ample 10,000 square foot event space, take in dazzling views of the sparkling waters and shimmering sands of America's favorite beach.

 

The Pensacola Beach Resort

$199-$249

165 Fort Pickens Rd
850 916-9755

Nestled along 800 feet of pristine shoreline, Pensacola Beach Resort is more than just a destination—it’s where moments turn into memories. Whether you're gathering with loved ones, escaping for a well-deserved retreat, or seeking adventure on the water, the resort offers the perfect setting to relax, reconnect, and recharge.

 

Springhill Suites by Marriott

$166-$250

24 Via De Luna Dr
850 932-6000

Discount Code - ADP

With the stunning white beaches and the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico as it's backyard, the SpringHill Suites by Marriott offers excellent service in a fabulous location. Begin each day with their Suite Seasons Breakfast Buffet served complimentary each morning. Whether you enjoy sunset walks on the beach, making sandy snowmen, or just relaxing by the pool, Springhill Suites by Marriott has a suite for you.

 

I-10 Hotels

 

Holiday Inn - University Area

$109

7813 N Davis Hwy
850 472-1400

Enjoy this Holiday Inn conveniently located near the University of West Florida and I-10 corridor, offering perfect comfort and accessibility. This hotel is an ideal home base for exploring the Emerald Coast beaches, historic downtown Pensacola, the NAS Pensacola, and all that the city has to offer.

 

Holiday Inn Express Inn & Suites - I-10

$109

7827 N Davis Hwy
850 332-4925

Located just moments away from the University of West Florida and I-10 corridor, The Holiday Inn Express & Suites offers the perfect blend of comfort and accessibility for both business and leisure travelers and with shuttle service to Pensacola International Airport, PNS, everything is within reach.

 

Home2 Suites by Hilton I-10

$110-$191

7573 N Davis Hwy
850 466-4748

The new Home2 Suites by Hilton I-10 will make you feel at home while you’re traveling to Winterfest. Prepare meals in the microwave in your studio suite, relax on the sofa bed while watching a favorite show, and multi-task in the Spin2 Cycle Center all while enjoying the convenient location of being right off the I-10 corridor.