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LOCAL EVENTS:
POARCH CREEK INDIAN THANKSGIVING POW WOW - Thurs/Fri 10am (gates open); Grand Entry 1pm on Thursday, 12 noon on Friday, Poarch Creek Indian Reservation, 6477 Jack Springs Road, Atmore
The Poarch Creek Indian Reservation in Atmore will hold its 48th annual Pow Wow; the annual event features dancing, drumming contest, a Princess contest, a singing contest and more. CLICK HERE
ELF PARADE- Fri 4pm, old Escambia County Courthouse, 223 Palafox Place, downtown Pensacola
Costumed kids of all ages march alongside an alligator "second line" brass band, Santa, and our characters from stops in the Winterfest Performance Tour. The six-block route takes about 20 minutes, and includes a Christmas song battle, tumbling snowflakes, and plenty of cheer. Parade followed by First City Lights festival kickoff and fireworks! Elf ears required. Click to download ears. CLICK HERE
WINTERFEST presents POLAR EXPRESS THE MOVIE- Sat 6:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
POLAR EXPRESS PAJAMA PARTY- Sat/Sun 3pm, National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the magical journey to the North Pole to find the true spirit of Christmas. CLICK HERE
CIRQUE DREAMS: HOLIDAZE- Fri 2pm and 7pm, Mobile Civic Center Theater
This critically-acclaimed extravaganza is a Broadway Musical and new Cirque adventure wrapped into the ultimate holiday gift for the entire family. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with never before seen performances, over 300 costumes, 20 of the world’s best acts, the finest singers, original music and seasonal favorites. CLICK HERE
CHRISTMAS NIGHTS OF LIGHTS- Nightly 5:30pm-10pm, Fri Nov 9 through Tues Jan 1st, Hank Aaron Stadium
This drive-thru Christmas light show features thousands of LED lights, synchronized to music playing through your car radio. NEW THIS YEAR-- a 25-foot singing Santa! Plus, Monday-Wednesday, enjoy more rockin’ Christmas music; Thursday-Sunday, the show features more traditional Christmas classics. Rain or shine. CLICK HERE
MAGIC CHRISTMAS IN LIGHTS- Nightly Nov 23- Dec 31 (except Christmas Day) 5pm- 9pm, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore
Guests stroll through a dazzling light display that features more than 1,100 set pieces, 3 million lights and 15 scenes throughout the 65-acre Garden estate. Magic Christmas in Lights includes nightly choral performances on the South Terrace of the Home on Sundays through Thursdays. CLICK HERE
WINTER AT THE WHARF- CLICK HERE
Ice Skating Rink- Nov. 16 to Jan. 13
Photos with Santa- Nov. 16 to Dec. 24
Horse & Carriage Rides- Nov. 18, 25, 30; Dec. 2, 8, 9, 14-16
WINTERFEST PERFORMANCE TOUR - Fri/Sat 4:30pm-8pm, downtown Pensacola
Winterfest's premier tour features 17 performances along a 60-minute trolley trip through Downtown Pensacola. Singing guides accompany you into a world of wonder with scenes from your favorite holiday memories. CLICK HERE
WALES WEST ARCTIC EXPRESS- Fri/Sat/Sun 4pm-9pm,
Ride an authentic Steam Train through a “snowy” wonderland of lights and decorations to the North Pole. Over ONE MILLION lights on display! Petting zoo, pony rides, miniature train rides, a hay-less hayride, bounce house and fun artificial snow. CLICK HERE
USA JAGS FOOTBALL vs COASTAL CAROLINA - Sat 2pm, Ladd-Peebles Stadium, ESPN+, CLICK HERE
It’s Senior Day for the Jags!
Join us for Fan Fest at 11am for live music and free food samples from vendors,
Listen to Jags Football on 96.1 The Rocket, 99.5 The Jag, and iheartradio.com (keyword Jags) all season.
IRON BOWL: ALABAMA vs AUBURN- Sat 2:30pm , Tuscaloosa, CBS, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA STATE vs FLORIDA - Sat 11 am, Tallahassee, ABC, CLICK HERE
EGG BOWL: OLE MISS vs MISSISSIPPI STATE- Thurs 6:30pm, Oxford, ESPN, CLICK HERE
THANKSGIVING BASH- Money Bagg Yo, Yung Bleu, Jacquees, DJ T-Swan - Thurs 9pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, CLICK HERE
RED SUN RISING- Fri 8:15pm, Soul Kitchen, downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
VINCE NEIL OF MOTLEY CRUE- Fri 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
JAMEY JOHNSON- Sat 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
MARTINA MCBRIDE, THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS 2018 -Fri 8pm, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
THE NUTCRACKER, PRESENTED BY MS GULF COAST BALLET THEATRE- Sun 3pm and 7pm, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
85 SOUTH- Sun 7pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET (PG)- Six years after the events of "Wreck-It Ralph", Ralph and Vanellope, now friends, discover a wi-fi router in their arcade, leading them into a new adventure. Featuring the voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot
CREED II (PG13)- Under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, light heavyweight contender Adonis Creed faces off against Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago. Stars Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson
ROBIN HOOD (PG13)- A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown in a thrilling action-adventure packed with gritty battlefield exploits, mind-blowing fight choreography, and a timeless romance. Stars Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn
GREEN BOOK (PG13)- A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. Stars Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini
Don’t plan your weekend without your Best Bets- local events, movies, concerts and more!