Following the recent cancellation of Palafox Market dates through the beginning of May due to COVID-19 concerns, we've worked with vendors to compile an online shopping guide. This list will continue to be updated as we receive more information from our vendors.

Downtown Pensacola is brimming with dining options to suit any dietary need, and we’re proud to boast a wide variety of restaurants, inspired by cuisines from all over the world. If you’re vegetarian, vegan or just looking to reduce the amount of meat you eat, downtown is the place for you! Check out the mouth-watering options below to consider for your next downtown excursion:

On March 17th, everyone’s a little Irish. What started as a Christian Feast Day in Ireland in the 1700s has since become a widely-celebrated holiday around the world. This year, there are plenty of celebrations and events in Downtown Pensacola to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, so get ready to celebrate all things green.

The life and impressive career of a Pensacola man who made U.S. Military history, Daniel “Chappie” James Jr., is still being honored today. James was born on February 11, 1920 in Pensacola, growing up in a home located just north of the downtown district at 1608 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The home is now listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

Genvieve Ham was a former slave who earned her freedom, and for the remainder of her life lived in Pensacola as a free woman of color. She is listed in the 1820 Census of Pensacola as a Pardo (a person of mixed racial ethnicity). A talented seamstress, she prospered—buying property, building a home, and furnishing it with an extensive inventory of furniture and housewares. She also purchased Zelina, a domestic slave, as her servant.