The City of Pensacola is celebrating the legacy of General Bernardo de Gálvez in a series of events this week. Please see the following schedule and make plans to join us.
Friday, May 9, 2025
- 9:45 a.m. The Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution will march from Fort George down Palafox Street to the Gálvez statue at Palafox and Wright Streets.
- 10:00 a.m. A brief ceremony will be held with remarks from Mayor D.C. Reeves and a special song and dance from the students at Episcopal Day School.
- 11:00 a.m. A public luncheon will be held at the Pensacola Yacht Club, 1897 Cypress St. Reservations and pre-payment are required. Purchase tickets here: Historic Pensacola
- 3:00 p.m. Wreath laying ceremony at the Minuteman statue at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 200 S. 10th Ave.
Saturday, May 10, 2025
- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The UWF Historic Trust is hosting a public day to celebrate Gálvez with activities in the Historic Village, which is found around 205 E. Zaragoza St. The celebration includes Spanish soldiers, colonial cooking, games and candle dipping. The Museum of History and Historic Pensacola Village will be free to the public.
