The Gulf Coast Whale Festival brings environmental education and fun to Pensacola Beach on Saturday April 12. Educational exhibits and activities tell the story of Gulf whales and local marine life, and a puppet parade led by Birds of a Feather showcases the ecology of the Gulf. Sweet sounds will flow from the Casino Beach Pavilion with live music by Pensacola singer-songwriters, and the premier performance of Ode to the Rice’s Whale, written by Pensacola performer Bob Teague. A 32’ long inflatable Rice’s whale will allow attendees to experience the size and beauty of a native Gulf whale.
Full event lineup is now available:
Whale Fest 2025 agenda
8am: Beach cleanup by Ocean Hour
8:30am: Sun Soaked Music with DJ Haris
9am: Welcome to the Gulf Coast Whale Festival by Christian Wagley, Healthy Gulf
9:15am: Whale and marine life parade Birds of a Feather Project
9:40 am: Whale puppets with Tommy Tucker, whale biologist and artist
9:45am: Clean Water Game Cristen Weaver, Navarre Beach STCC
10am: Whale Wonderful–kid’s pledge to be stewards of the ocean Shelley Johnson
10:15am: Ukuladies happy tunes from a local ukulele group
10:45am: Ode to the Rice’s whale Bob Teague and Pat Meusel
11:30am: Music by Love Brynnevere
1pm: Music by Katie Dineen
3pm: Thank you and farewell
For full event details visit the Festival website at: https://healthygulf.org/get-involved/gulf-coast-whale-festival-2025/
