Good morning, Pensacola.

Pensacola is celebrating the holidays this week with events ranging from Winterfest at the Old County Courthouse to a downtown Christmas Parade featuring a pre-parade dash, boat parade, and festive concerts at local venues — all offering markets, crafts, and treats.

Yesterday, the Pensacola community held a USO fundraiser 5K at the airport where nearly 800 runners supported military members—while an 8th annual Harley-Davidson bike bash began a drive to donate bikes, scooters, and roller skates to local military families until Dec.

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Games and Grub, a new video game restaurant in West Pensacola, opened at 1000 Gulf Beach Highway on Nov.

28. Owners Ashley and Tyler Borg transformed a former lounge into a unique venue where guests rent games, play board games, and enjoy creative foods and specialty cocktails.

B'nai Israel Synagogue on Ninth Avenue will hold a Southern Chanukah Celebration on Dec.

21 at 6 p.m. — offering southern-style kosher dishes and a screening of Driving Miss Daisy as part of the eight-day festivities starting Dec. 14.

On Dec. 7, 1941, Pensacola heard news of the Pearl Harbor attack and reacted with shock plus steps for city defense as the mayor declared a state of emergency and airfields shifted to a wartime role.

Historian Hill Goodspeed later recalled how the city moved from disbelief to determined action.

Work has begun on a new downtown post office at the site of the former Sluggo’s and Napoleon Bakery on South Jefferson St. Renovations will last about six months with the facility scheduled to open by June 2026.

Today at NAS Pensacola, servicemen and women held a ceremony to honor Pearl Harbor victims — the chapel event featured a poem, prayers and a two bell salute to remember a historic attack that reshaped military traditions, according to Chief Yeoman James Wallace.

Huntsville Havoc vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers

6:05-7:35 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Ice Flyers as they take on the Havoc during College Night festivities.

Pensacola Children's Chorus Concert

6:30 – 8:00 PM — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Ticketed event — Experience an enchanting evening with talented young vocalists showcasing their musical artistry.

Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Pensacola

4-9 p.m. — Vinyl Music Hall — Tickets required — Wear your ugliest holiday sweater for a festive evening filled with games, contests, and cheer.

Paws for the Clause - Ugly Sweater Pup Paw-ty

2-6 p.m. — Coastal County Brewing — Free entry — Celebrate the season with your pups in festive ugly sweaters and enjoy a day of fun, treats, and community cheer.

Steps to Success Holiday Social

6-8 p.m. — 8Fifty Event Center — Free admission — Celebrate 9 years of community impact with networking, live music, and family fun.

Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings

6:30-7:30 p.m. — First United Methodist Church — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the magic of Christmas carols performed by the Palafox String Quartet by candlelight.

Huntsville Havoc vs Pensacola Ice Flyers

6:05-7:35 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Stream available on FloHockey — Enjoy an exciting hockey match as the Havoc face off against the Ice Flyers.

Christmastime Boards & Brews Charcuterie Workshop

2-6 p.m. — Coastal County Brewing — $75 per person — Create a festive charcuterie board while enjoying local craft brews for the holiday season.

Ice Flyers Christmas Match

6:05-7:35 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday season with thrilling Ice Flyers hockey action against the Birmingham Bulls.

Huntsville Havoc vs Pensacola Ice Flyers

6:05-7:35 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — $12 for veterans and active military — Celebrate the bravery of our servicemen and women with discounted tickets for military personnel.