Memorial Day weekend brings everything from heartfelt ceremonies honoring fallen heroes to one of the largest Pride celebrations in the nation, plus America’s Tall Ship makes a rare port call right here in Pensacola.
Whether you’re gathering for crawfish boils on the beach, browsing blueberries at Gary’s Brewery, or getting your wellness on at Laguna’s, this is a weekend that celebrates community, remembrance, and everything that makes the Gulf Coast special.
Here’s the top 10 for Memorial Day weekend.
Join Veterans Memorial Park at 1:00pm on Sunday, May 24th to honor the brave men and women who lost their lives protecting our freedoms. Ceremonies begin promptly at 1:00pm with presentations, guest speakers, and a solemn tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
- Date: Sunday, May 24
- Time: 1:00pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park Pensacola, 200 S 10th Ave
BANDS ON THE BAYOU FT. ABOUT TO SWEAT
The 2026 outdoor concert series kicks off with Gulf Coast favorites About to Sweat at Bayview Park. This free, family-friendly waterfront concert benefits Unplugged Adventures and Global Corner, with food trucks opening at 4:30pm and live music from 6:30pm–8:30pm.
- Date: Friday, May 22
- Time: 4:30pm–8:30pm (Music: 6:30pm–8:30pm)
- Location: Bayview Park & Community Center, 2001 E. Lloyd St
MEMORIAL WEEKEND PENSACOLA (PRIDE WEEKEND)
One of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the nation takes over Pensacola Beach for four days of daily beach tea dances from 1:00pm–5:00pm and nightly parties from 9:00pm–3:30am. Johnny Chisholm Presents brings community, celebration, and unforgettable energy to Park East all weekend long.
- Dates: Thursday–Monday, May 21–25
- Time: Daily beach events 7:00am–12:00pm, tea dances 1:00pm–5:00pm, parties 9:00pm–3:30am
- Location: Pensacola Beach Park East, Via De Luna
Celebrate four days of magic, music, and good vibes at Sneaky Tiki with tableside magic shows, live DJs, the Bangarang Peter Band, and a free Memorial Day cookout plus music bingo. From Friday’s magic show to Monday’s community cookout, it’s nonstop island fun.
- Dates: Friday–Monday, May 22–25
- Time: Various times daily (Friday 5:00pm–7:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 3:00pm–7:00pm, Monday 1:00pm–3:00pm & 6:00pm)
- Location: Sneaky Tiki Bar, 17 Via De Luna Dr, Pensacola Beach
BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL AT GARY’S BREWERY
A berry sweet weekend featuring local vendors, food trucks, Lazy Day Farm’s petting zoo, craft beer, and blueberry-themed treats across three days. Whether you’re here for the brews, the blueberries, or the baby goats, there’s something for everyone at this family-friendly celebration.
- Dates: Friday–Sunday, May 22–24
- Time: Friday 4:00pm–9:00pm, Saturday 3:00pm–9:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm–8:00pm
- Location: Gary’s Brewery & Biergarten, 208 Newman Ave
Paint your own matcha bowl, sip fresh hand-whisked matcha, and enjoy a live demo at this cozy Sunday event. Each $69 seat includes your designated bowl to paint, access to 60 studio colors, specialty glazes, one matcha drink, a live demo, and a bamboo whisk to take home.
- Date: Sunday, May 24
- Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
- Location: Color Me Mine Pensacola, 4771 Bayou Blvd Suite C-15
MEMORIAL WEEKEND CRAWFISH BOIL
Spend Saturday waterfront at The Landing at Red Fish Blue Fish for a casual crawfish boil overlooking the sound. Crawfish boxes loaded with crawfish, corn, sausage, potatoes, plus an ice-cold beer for $30. No tickets, no reservations, just good food and laid-back beach vibes while supplies last.
- Date: Saturday, May 24
- Time: 12:00pm–5:00pm
- Location: The Landing at Red Fish Blue Fish, 5-K Via De Luna Dr, Pensacola Beach
RUN, ROAST & REFRESH – BEACH EDITION
Pensacola’s monthly wellness social hits the beach with an optional 5K/1-mile walk, free specialty iced lattes, cold plunges, yoga flows, fitness challenges, InBody scans, IV drips, recovery demos, and giveaways from 30+ local wellness businesses. Toes in the sand, ice in the plunge.
- Date: Saturday, May 23
- Time: 8:00am–11:00am
- Location: Laguna’s Adventure Park, 460 Pensacola Beach Blvd
U.S. COAST GUARD BARQUE EAGLE IN PENSACOLA
The United States Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, America’s premier historic tall ship, makes a rare port call at Plaza De Luna with free public tours. The 295-foot barque serves as a training vessel for future Coast Guard officers and ambassadors for the U.S. Coast Guard around the world.
- Dates: Saturday–Monday, May 23–25
- Time: Saturday 1:00pm–4:00pm, Sunday 10:00am–7:00pm
- Location: Plaza De Luna, downtown Pensacola waterfront
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Five days of incredible live music on the deck at NW Florida’s top music and entertainment venue. From Blackwater Cavalry to Vinyl Revival’s 80’s Dance Party, Tribe Zion, Goodbye August, and more, there’s something for everyone. Never a cover, always family-friendly.
- Dates: Thursday–Monday, May 21–25
- Time: Various times daily (see schedule for specific band times)
- Location: Andy D’s on Navarre Beach
Local Pulse Top 10 Delivered by The Dog House
Downtown Pensacola, you’ve got some busy days ahead of you!
From the upcoming umbrella alley project right on our back patio, to the ribbon cutting of our beautiful new palafox street, we’re front row with the best seats in the house.
What downtown Pensacola project are you most excited about?
