New Year's Eve Pelican Drop
Phone: ☎ 850.434.5371
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New Year's Eve Pelican Drop, (41 N. Jefferson Street, Pensacola, FL 32502), ☎ 850.434.5371, [29]. 5PM-12:30AM. Throughout the evening the giant Pelican (14 feet tall, with a 20-foot wingspan) is perched above the celebration on a 100-foot platform at the intersection of Palafox and Government Streets. Although Palafox and Government Street will be closed to traffic, area restaurants are open and additional vendors will be providing refreshments). Live performances on three outdoor stages provide ongoing entertainment throughout the evening. The popular kids' area features the special kids' countdown at 8PM with confetti and the "bubble stomp." At the stroke of midnight, the whole city celebrates as the Pelican descends amidst fireworks and more confetti.