Christmas Parades Today In Molino, Flomaton, Atmore
December 5, 2009
It’s the perfect day for a Christmas parade, and there will be three in the North Escambia area today.
The Atmore Christmas Parade will be held at 5:00 p.m. Flomaton and Molino held their annual parades earlier today. We’ll have complete photo galleries from both parades Sunday morning on NorthEscambia.com.
Here is complete information about today’s parades, as well as area parades planned for next weekend in Chumuckla, Pensacola and Brewton:
Atmore Christmas Parade, Saturday, 5 p.m. Atmore’s 2009 Twilight Christmas Parade “A Broadway Christmas” will begin at 5:00 Saturday evening and travel from City Hall through downtown along Main Street to Lindberg Avenue, ending at Escambia County High School.
Bands from Northview, Escambia County, Flomaton and J.U. Blacksher high schools will be joined by floats, the Abba Shriners, Santa Claus and more for the annual event. Floats will be based upon Broadway shows and musicals.
Brewton Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 12, 2 p.m.
The Brewton Christmas Parade will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 12. Santa will visit with children at the Brewton City Park following the parade. The parade will begin in East Brewton, travel over the Mildred Street bridge to St. Jospeh Street to Belleville Avenue. For more information, contact the Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce at (251) 867-3224.
Pensacola Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 12, 5:15 p.m.
The Pensacola Christmas Parade will wind through the streets of downtown Pensacola on Saturday, December 12 beginning at 5:15 p.m. The parade will feature over 50 floats with unique holiday themes. The annual event, which draws over 50,000 people each year, will showcase bands from each high school in the county, the Blue Angels flight team and Santa Claus. The parade will be broadcast live on WKRG TV 5.
Chumuckla Redneck Christmas Parade, Sunday, December 13, 2 p.m.
The Chumuckla Redneck Christmas Parade will be Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m. at Chumuckla Crossroads. The Redneck parade is a project of the Chumuckla Athletic Association to help needy families with Christmas. Last year, the association sponsored nearly 50 children and families. This year, people are asked to bring a new unwrapped toy to put on the Caring at Christmas float in the parade. All donations help local children. For more information, click here.
Tate Band Performing In Disney Christmas Parade Today For ABC TV
December 5, 2009
Today is like Christmas for the members of the Tate High School Showband of the South. Band members are at Disney World, for a performance in the 2009 Disney Christmas Day Parade that will be nationally televised Christmas morning on the ABC television network.
The Tate band traveled to Orlando Thursday for the parade that is being filmed today in Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park for the Christmas morning showing. The band will also get to participate in opening scenes for the parade.
Each year, Disney invites bands to apply for the chance to appear in the nationally televised parade. Tate Band Director Joe Hooten submitted an application back in January based upon the band’s 37 years of superior rates, their 2008 appearance in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland as well as video footage and pictures from local events.
The Tate High School Showband of the South was the only band in the nation selected to perform at the 2009 Disney Christmas Day Parade.
While at Disney, the Tate band members also participated in an educational behind the scenes clinic with cast members from Cirque du Soleil.
Pictured above and below: The Tate High School Showband of the South previews their Christmas music planned for the Disney Christmas Parade. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Pharmacy Holding Annual Open House Today
December 5, 2009
Century Pharmacy will hold its 11th Annual Open House today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Santa Claus will arrive at 11 to visit with the children, and he’ll be available for photographs from 11-2.
Fresh, hot, French Market Beignets (a French doughnut coated with powdered sugar), warm cookies, and coffee will be served free to all visitors from 8-2. The Beignets and coffee alone are worth the trip to Century Pharmacy on Mayo Strett in the Historic District of Century, according to Pharmacist Julie Boothe-Moran.
There will be numerous drawings and prizes, including a “Discount Tree” giving 5-25 percent off of the most expensive item purchased, drawings for free gift certificates, a drawing for a giant stuffed bear, and a drawing for a $100 shopping spree at Century Pharmacy.
This year, there will be a special drawing for the kids. Two kid’s 20-inch bicycles (one boy’s and one girl’s) will be given to two lucky kids who visit with Santa Claus.
There will be a live remote on WPFL 105.1 radio during the day.
Century Pharmacy is located at 7531 Mayo Street, across from the former county health department building in the Century Historic District, one block north of Front Street.
Pictured above: The 2008 Century Pharmacy Christmas staff photo. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Updated: A Little Snow For North Escambia?
December 4, 2009
There’s a slight chance we’ll see some snow in the North Escambia area Friday night into Saturday morning. If you are willing to travel a few miles north or northwest, you might get to see a few inches of the white stuff on the ground.
We’ll start will rain Friday night, but forecasters say that it could become mixed with sleet or snow by morning in the North Escambia area. The further north you are in North Escambia, the better your chances of seeing a little white stuff. But don’t expect it to stick to anything; forecasters are calling for any snow that falls in our area to melt as soon as it hits the ground.
If the forecasters are wrong a little bit and you do get snow on the ground, email us pictures to news@northescambia.com so we can share them.
But 1-3 inches of snow is being forecast by Saturday morning in a line west and northwest of I-65. A winter storm advisory has been issued as close to North Escambia as north Baldwin County. The map above shows the winter storm watch.
Forecasters caution that any shift in a cold front or an approaching low pressure could greatly alter their forecast. We’ll keep you updated on NorthEscambia.com with the latest on our chances for seeing a few snowflakes.
Here is your official National Weather Service forecast for North Escambia:
- Tonight…Chance of rain early in the evening…then rain likely late in the evening. Rain…possibly mixed with snow after midnight. No snow accumulation. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
- Saturday…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
- Saturday Night…Colder…clear. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds around 5 mph.
- Sunday…Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
- Sunday Night…Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Lows around 40. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
- Monday…Warmer…cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
- Monday Night…Cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Lows 48 to 53. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Tuesday…Cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
- Tuesday Night…Cloudy. Chance of rain. Near steady temperature around 60. Chance of rain 50 percent.
- Wednesday…Partly sunny. Chance of rain. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 50 percent.
- Wednesday Night…Colder. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Thursday…Sunny. Slight chance of rain. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Christmas Parades In Molino, Atmore, Flomaton And More
December 4, 2009
Santa Claus will be a busy man across the area this weekend with Christmas parades scheduled in Molino, Atmore and Flomaton. And next weekend, there will be even more parades in the area.
Flomaton Christmas Parade, Saturday, 10 a.m.
Flomaton’s Christmas Parade “Candy Canes and Christmas Carols” will begin at 10:00 Saturday morning. The parade will travel from Ringold Street to Palafox Street to College Street to Houston Street back to Ringold. The parade will feature a variety of floats and Santa Claus.
Molino Christmas Parade, Saturday, 1 p.m.
The 7th Annual Molino Christmas Parade will be held this Saturday afternoon at 1:00 with a special guest from the North Pole.
The parade will begin again this year on Crabtree Church Road at Sunshine Hill Road and end 1.8 miles away at the Molino Ballpark.
After the parade, for all the good little boys and girls, Santa Claus himself will be on hand at the ballpark for a visit and Christmas gift wish lists. A meal including a hot Alabama Wing House barbecue sandwich, chips and a drink for $5 will be available at the Molino Ballpark after the parade. Bake sale goods will also be available.
All funds raised from parade entry fees, the bake sale and the barbecue meals will benefit needy children in the Molino community, according to Sonja Luker, one of the parade organizers. The guidance counselor at Molino Park Elementary School will assist in choosing Molino area children in need of Christmas gifts.
If you or your organization would like to be in the parade, you can pre-register at Fran’s Diner, or register the day of the parade. Fees are $15 for a float or vehicle and $5 for each motorcycle, golf cart or horse. Four-wheelers and go-carts will not be allowed. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded for best float and best horse. Parade participants must line up by noon.
For more information, contact Sonja Luker at (850) 232-4973; Jayson Ging at (850) 587-2825 or Fran’s Diner at (850) 587-2803.
Donations such as toys and non-perishable foods can be dropped off at Fran’s Diner.
For more information and a parade entry form, click here.
Atmore Christmas Parade, Saturday, 5 p.m.
Atmore’s 2009 Twilight Christmas Parade “A Broadway Christmas” will begin at 5:00 Saturday evening and travel from City Hall through downtown along Main Street to Lindberg Avenue, ending at Escambia County High School.
Bands from Northview, Escambia County, Flomaton and J.U. Blacksher high schools will be joined by floats, the Abba Shriners, Santa Claus and more for the annual event. Floats will be based upon Broadway shows and musicals.
Brewton Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 12, 2 p.m.
The Brewton Christmas Parade will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 12. Santa will visit with children at the Brewton City Park following the parade. The parade will begin in East Brewton, travel over the Mildred Street bridge to St. Jospeh Street to Belleville Avenue. For more information, contact the Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce at (251) 867-3224.
Pensacola Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 12, 5:15 p.m.
The Pensacola Christmas Parade will wind through the streets of downtown Pensacola on Saturday, December 12 beginning at 5:15 p.m. The parade will feature over 50 floats with unique holiday themes. The annual event, which draws over 50,000 people each year, will showcase bands from each high school in the county, the Blue Angels flight team and Santa Claus. The parade will be broadcast live on WKRG TV 5.
Chumuckla Redneck Christmas Parade, Sunday, December 13, 2 p.m.
The Chumuckla Redneck Christmas Parade will be Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m. at Chumuckla Crossroads. The Redneck parade is a project of the Chumuckla Athletic Association to help needy families with Christmas. Last year, the association sponsored nearly 50 children and families. This year, people are asked to bring a new unwrapped toy to put on the Caring at Christmas float in the parade. All donations help local children. For more information, click here.
Santa Tonight: Christmas Carnival At Byrneville Elementary
December 4, 2009
Byrneville Elementary School will hold its annual Christmas Carnival tonight at the school.
Games will be held from 5:00 until 7:00. The basket auction will begin at 7:00. Tickets can be purchased in advance 5/$1 or the night of the carnival 4/$1.
Santa Claus will also be at the carnival for pictures with the kids, and he’ll be taking Christmas wish lists.
Pictured above: Santa Claus made a special appearance at least year’s Byrneville Elementary Christmas Carnival. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
A Down Home Good Time
December 4, 2009
There will be some good entertainment on stage tonight in Barrineau Park — and it’s free.The monthly Barrineau Park Music Night will be tonight at the Barrineau Park Community Center. The featured local groups tonight are “Rowell Bluegrass Band” and “Sons of the Pines”.
The singing starts at 7 p.m. and is free. Food and refreshments will also be available beginning at 6 p.m.
The event is family-friendly — no alcohol is permitted on the property, and no smoking is allowed in or near the building.
For more information, call (850) 587-5575.
The Barrineau Park Community Center is located on Barrineau Park School road, about three miles west of Molino.
Pictured above: Sons of the Pines will perform tonight during the monthly Barrineau Park Music Night. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Deck The Stalls, Santa Hay Ride To Benefit Molino Ranch Tonight
December 4, 2009
Santa will make an early appearance in Escambia County for the seventh consecutive year at the much anticipated Santa Hay Ride. The event, which begins tonight at the Escambia County Equestrian Center, benefits a Molino ranch.
This winter wonderland will be fun for children of all ages. Ride and sing on the hayride, enjoy seasonal, fun activities, such as inflatable “moon walks,” make holiday decorations, and have a chance to give Santa your wish list all at no charge. Bring your own camera for photos with Santa.
Kids can enjoy a holiday horse ride for a $5 donation to the Leaning Post Ranch, a Molino charity whose mission is to provide equine assisted activities and therapeutic riding to individuals with disabilities and at-risk youth in Northwest Florida. This family friendly event provides a great opportunity to make holiday memories that will last a lifetime. Come enjoy the festive music, cheer and holiday refreshments.
This is a season of giving, so this holiday event also serves as an official drop-off site for the Toys for Tots program sponsored by the Marine Corps League Detachment 066. Patrons are also encouraged to drop off broken or old cellular telephones, which will be exchanged for free minutes for overseas troops to call home for the holidays.
The Escambia County Equestrian Center is located at 7750 Mobile Highway. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and admission is free.
Snow? It’s In The Forecast
December 3, 2009
The latest forecast from the National Weather Service mentions the possibility of snow in the North Escambia area, but the chances of it sticking, if it happens at all, are almost zero.
The chance of snow will be after midnight Friday and into Saturday morning.
- Tonight…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Friday Night…Rain likely in the evening…then rain and snow after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
- Saturday…Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Slight chance of rain and snow in the morning. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 15 mph becoming 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Saturday Night…Mostly clear in the evening becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds around 5 mph.
- Sunday…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
- Sunday Night…Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Monday…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of showers 40 percent.
- Monday Night…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. Chance of showers 40 percent.
- Tuesday…Cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tickets Still Available: Dancing With The Stars Event Tonight
December 3, 2009
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office along with The Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Pensacola will be presenting “Dance Your Heart Out,” an evening of dancing entertainment tonight at 7:00 at the Pensacola Little Theatre.
“Dance Your Heart Out” will benefit The American Heart Association and feature stars from ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” Fabian, Alec Mazo and Edyta Sliwinkska. Local “celebrity” performers will include Crystal Spencer, Dr. Kevin Welch, David Stafford, Carol Carlan, Sgt. Ted Roy, Sena Maddison, Dr. Anita Westaford, Deputy Mike Gray, Deputy Steve Percell and Fran Kahler-Ropp along with dancers from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio.
Tickets start at $25 and are available from the Pensacola Little Theatre Box Office at (850) 432-2042. VIP tickets are also available which include front section seats and invitations to the VIP party afterwards. For more information concerning Dance Your Heart Out contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9207 or (850) 436-9277.