Downtown Pensacola is enjoying a new wave of cultural vibrancy. While you're here, don't miss the opportunity to check out these three small but formidable cultural hot spots that are making the downtown district a popular stop on the art circuit​ these ​days.

Downtown Pensacola is one of the most treasured shopping spots on the Gulf Coast and downtown shops are open! But when you're in the mood to shop online, check out our downtown online shopping guide!

Support local businesses by purchasing a gift card from your favorite Downtown Pensacola shop, restaurant, bar or gallery. Click the button below and start shopping! 

Park free for 30 mins. when you start your session using the new PARKPensacola app. GPS mapping will show you nearby parking. Get text alerts and extend your session without leaving your seat at the table. It's easy and contactless!

Nov. 27-Dec. 24! Take pictures with Santa and the Grinch. Experience the Polar Express come to life with singing and tap dancing performances and warm cups of hot cocoa. Board a trolley to the Historic Pensacola Village to hear Papa Noel read "The Cajun Night Before Christmas."

Experience the holidays under the magical glow of half a million twinkling white lights along the historic streets of downtown Pensacola. During the First City Lights Festival, you'll find a diverse, season-long lineup of festive activities including live music, shopping, fine dining, art and nightlife.

Interested in opening a business in downtown Pensacola? There's a thriving commercial mix here—from eclectic shops, restaurants, bars and galleries to professional firms and organizations. The Spring entrepreneur hub helps small businesses like yours get off the ground, with mentorship, connections and resources. Click the button below to learn more. 

Friends of Downtown is helping you shop for the holidays by giving a $100 gift card to one winner a day  Dec. 13-24. A receipt for at least $10 from any downtown restaurant, bar, gallery or shop dated Nov. 6-Dec. 2 is all you need to enter. Click to read all the rules / restrictions & enter!

Creating a great experience for Downtown Pensacola business and property owners, residents and visitors is the core mission of the Downtown Improvement Board, and every interaction is an opportunity for us to get better. Please take a moment to let us know what you think about downtown and the DIB.

The votes are in, and Downtown Pensacola is celebrating its selection as Florida's Greatest Place. Great Places of Florida, an award program of the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association, highlights Florida's great communities and the great people that comprise them.