The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks display will go on at midnight on Saturday, Dec. 31, along the sound side of Pensacola Beach.
At the stroke of midnight, keep your eyes to the skies as a dazzling light display will take place overlooking the Santa Rosa Sound from the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk.This year’s fireworks show was initially canceled due to 2022 budget restrictions and the dramatic cost increase of fireworks. However, due to numerous requests from the beach business community, the beach chamber has committed to sponsoring the event again this year.
“We received lots of feedback that this annual tradition must continue for years to come, no matter the rising cost,” said Meg Peltier, president and CEO of the beach chamber. “We are determined to do all we can to support our local beach businesses and beach community year-round.”
“In order to accomplish this goal, we are making an appeal to our local beach businesses and chamber members to help us defray this unbudgeted cost by donating toward the event cause.”
To make a donation, please contact Meg Peltier by email at meg@visitpensacolabeach.com or by calling 850-932-1500.
The Chamber’s annual Polar Bear Plunge will take place on New Year’s Day, 2023, at 2 p.m. as planned.
Hosted by Paradise Bar & Grill, hundreds of dippers and spectators – many dressed in costume – will flock to the beach to participate in this long-established tradition.
Registration begins at noon and the fee is $15 cash per person and participants will receive a Polar Bear Plunge t-shirt or a $10 registration donation to participate without the t-shirt and $5 Cub Club for ages fifth grade and under. All proceeds go to the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Please be aware that all event times are subject to change based on weather conditions. For weather updates, check the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for the latest news.