MASTER PARADE LIST
November 29, 2025
Molino Molino Christmas Parade — Saturday, December. 6, 11 a.m.
The Molino Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 6, from 4325 Crabtree Church Road, view from on Crabtree Church Road from Molino to Don Sutton Ballpark. Registration and lineup at 10, begins at 11 a.m Vehicles $50, UTVs $30, horses $20. No dirt bikes or ATVs allowed. Family festivities, activities, food trucks pictured with Santa, all at noon, after the parade, at Don Sutton Ballpark. All proceeds go to needy families in North Escambia. To register, click here. For more information, call Kimberly King at (850) 479-8337 ext. 136. Coordinated by Marcus Pointe Baptist Church Molino.
Jay Christmas Parade – Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m.
The Jay Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 6 at 10 a.m with the Joy in Jay Festival to Follow
Beulah Christmas Parade — Saturday, December 6, 1 p.m.
The annual Beulah Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 6 at 1 p.m. The parade will begin at Windy Hill Baptist Church on Rebel Road. It will then travel south on Rebel Road, to West Nine Mile Road, to Beulah Road, to Helms Road, to Mobile Highway, continuing through Vintage Creek, Tower Ridge, and Frank Reeder, and then return to Windy Hill Baptist on Rebel Road. For a map provided by organizers, click here. To enter the parade, click here to download the application. Return the completed form to the address or email provided at the top.
Century Christmas Parade & Movie Night — Friday, December 12, 4:30 p.m.
The Century Christmas Parade will be at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 12. A Sheriff’s Movie Night with free hamburgers and hot dogs will follow at 5:30 p.m. at Anthony Pleasant Park.
Poarch Creek Christmas Parade, Friday, December 12 at 5:30 p.m.
The Poarch Creek Indians Cowboy Christmas Parade will be Friday, December 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Flomaton Christmas Parade — Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m.
The Flomaton Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 13 at 10 a.m. Lineup id at 9 a.m. Parade entry forms are available at Flomaton Town Hall.
Atmore Christmas Parade — Saturday, December 13, 5:30 p.m.
The Atmore twilight Christmas parade “A Cowboy Christmas” will be Saturday, December 13 at 5:30 p.m. from downtown Atmore to Lindberg Avenue.
Pensacola Christmas Parade — Saturday, December 13, 5:30 p.m.
The Pensacola Christmas Parade for 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, at 5:30 PM in downtown Pensacola. The event is a 1.2-mile parade with nearly 100 entries, including bands, floats, and the Blue Angels.
Cottage Hill Christmas Parade — Sunday, December 14, 2 p.m.
The Cottage Hill Christmas Parade will be Sunday, December 14 at 2 p.m.. The lineup will be at 1 p.m. at Wishbone Road at Williams Ditch Road. There is a $10 entry fee to benefit a local family in need. Message Kristi for more information.
400 Thanksgiving Meals Gone In 15 Minutes As Over 1,000 Seek Food Help
November 15, 2025
Some people line up as early as 11:30 Friday night for a Saturday morning Thanksgiving food distribution sponsored by Rep. Michelle Salzman.
By 6:30 a.m., there were over 1,000 vehicles in line at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church, with many people picking up for multiple families. Due to the sheriff’s office concerns for safety and traffic, the distribution started 45 minutes early at 6:45 a.m., and by 7:00, all 400 complete Thanksgiving meals had been handed out.
Another 600 boxes of free produce and other items were distributed.
For those who called the number on the flyer before noon (Saturday) to express concern about being near the front and still not getting the thanksgiving meal, we will be delivering a Thanksgiving meal to you,” Salzman said, noting those individuals will receive a call or text in the next few days to coordinate delivery.
“I know what it’s like to go hungry and our team of volunteers are all committed to taking care of you,” Salzman added. “Food insecurity is at an all time high, and this morning we all felt it.”
“It was heartbreaking to see the hundreds of cars coming through that missed out on the meals, and I wish we could have done more.”
She said over two dozen local businesses and organizations donated over $50,000 in food to the event, and over 200 people volunteered with the distribution Saturday morning.
Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Byrneville Elementary Names Students Of The Month
November 13, 2025
Byrneville Elementary School recently named its October Students of the Month.
They are:
1st Grade — Mason Wagner and Bailee Griffis
2nd Grade — Tatum Boutwell and Aiden Cofield
3rd Grade — Danny Parish and Owen Roberson
4th Grade — Adelina Sims and Camden McPhaul
5th Grade — Jonah Levins and Eastyn Wiggins
Music — Grace McKenna
Art –Blake Mathis
PE – Kolin Rogers
McArthur Elementary School Presents Veterans Day Program
November 11, 2025
McArthur Elementary School fourth graders recently presented a Veterans Day program. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Laura Sellers Named McArthur Elementary Teacher Of The Year
October 27, 2025
Laura Sellers has been named the McArthur Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Eagles Close Season With Second Win Over Central
October 15, 2025
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles closed out their season with a win over Central this week on the road.
It was the second win of the season for Ernest Ward over Central. Back on September 30, the Eagles defeated Central 30-14 in Walnut Hill.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Hilbert ‘Hobo’ Flournoy Carlson
October 10, 2025
Born on July 14, 1939, in the 3rd section house of the Molino Brickyard.
Stuff happened.
Passed away on October 8, 2025.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Northview Homecoming Parade Is September 19
August 31, 2025
The Northview High School Homecoming Parade will take place Friday, October 4.
The parade will line up at noon and roll at 12:30 p.m. from Northview High School. It will travel east on Highway 4 before turning on Bratt Road by the Travis Nelson Park, around the park to Ashcraft Road to Highway 99, travel north past Bratt Elementary School, turn back onto Highway 4 and end at Northview. (Note that Ashcraft Road has a very narrow shoulder with no place to park.)
The parade officially begins when it reaches Bratt Elementary School.
Some guidelines for this year’s parade include:
- No cheer stunts while riding on floats.
- We will follow the same route as the immediate prior years.
- Do not throw candy till you get to Highway 4.
- Parking for parents and participants is located behind the NHS baseball field.
- Group leaders and parents make sure to watch all children you bring to pep rally in the gym.
- All floats should be decorated before you get to Northview, only touch ups should happen on campus.
- We will be lining up and parking floats in the field next to Northview Bus loop.
- There is NO parking in the bus loop
- All floats need to depart campus before buses get to the school or will have to wait till after dismissal at 3:20 p.m.
- Chaperones are responsible for students until parents pick them up.
- Parents can pick up their younger participants from behind the baseball field
- Bring water for your group
- Bring your own candy and throws.
Pictured: The 2023 Northview High School homecoming parade. (The 2024 parade was canceled by weather.) NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Library Summer Feeding Program Start Delayed Until Next Week
May 26, 2025
The start date for free summer lunch program program for youth ast West Florida Public Libraries has been delayed until next week.
The program was originally scheduled to begin today, May 27, at all library locations. It will now begin on June 2, 2025.
Beginning on June, West Florida Public Libraries will be serving free lunch for youth 18 years of age and younger at all library locations Monday through Friday from noon until 1 p.m. A special rural grab-and-go version of te program will be available at the Century and Molino library locations during the same time period.
Disabled individuals 19 years of age and older who participate in a public or private non-profit program during the school year are also eligible to receive meals. This program is sponsored by Feeding the Gulf Coast.
Memorial Day Tips From Escambia County
May 25, 2025
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Escambia County is offering a few simple tips for a safe, fun Memorial Day:
Traffic
- Be patient and leave early. Traffic will be heavy, and parking will be limited.
- If parking is full in the core areas of Pensacola Beach, take advantage of the free trolleys offered by the Santa Rosa Island Authority. The trolleys are operated by Escambia County Area Transit and will run daily from 4 p.m. to midnight through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1.
- Please note that the toll plaza across Bob Sikes Bridge is an electronic toll. No cash or coins can be collected. The county encourages motorists to plan ahead and use electronic toll collection devices (i.e. SunPass®, E-Pass, Annual Pass, NC Quick Pass, Peach Pass, E-ZPass) or TOLL-BY-PLATE from SunPass.
Water Safety Tips
- Check before you go and follow the posted beach condition flag warnings. Watch the Pensacola Beach Lifeguards explain the flag system on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key. Beach conditions can be checked at PensacolaBeachLifeguards.com and on the Pensacola Beach Lifeguards Facebook page. The Pensacola Beach Lifeguards introduced a daily text message service updating surf conditions. To sign up, text “PBFLAGS” to 888-777.
- Regardless of swimming level, never swim alone, and always swim near a lifeguard. Lifeguards staff six Gulf-front towers, a tower at Quietwater public use areas on Pensacola Beach, at the Gulf Islands National Seashore areas of Fort Pickens, Opal Beach and Johnson Beach, and, beginning Saturday, May 24, Public Beach Access #2 in Perdido Key.
- If in doubt, don’t go out.
- Remember: Alcohol, sun and swimming do not mix.
- Break the Rip: Know how to escape a rip current. The Pensacola Beach Lifeguards demonstrate how to break the grip of a rip current, which can pull even the strongest swimmer out to sea.
Pensacola Beach Flag System The Pensacola Beach Lifeguards fly surf warning flags in several locations along Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key. The colored flag system measures the following surf risks:
- Green flag – Low Hazard: Generally calm surf and currents
- Yellow flag – Medium Hazard: Moderate surf and/or currents
- Red flag – High Hazard: High surf and/or dangerous currents; beach patrons encouraged to remain out of the water
- Double red flag – Water Closed: No swimming or wading
- Purple flag – Stinging Marine Life: Flown when jellyfish, Portuguese man o’ war or other stinging marine life are present
Beach patrons are advised that the absence of a beach flag in their location does not assure water safety. Heat Safety Tips
- Be sure to wear and reapply sunscreen often.
- Avoid strenuous activities and wear light clothing.
- Check on elderly family members and neighbors.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
- Never leave people or pets in a closed car.
Hot Car Safety Tips
- “Look before you lock!” When traveling with companions, double-check to ensure everyone is out before locking the vehicle.
- Place a reminder item, such as a stuffed animal, in your vehicle’s passenger seat to ensure remembering to assist all passengers in exiting the vehicle.
- Keep the vehicle locked and keys out of reach. Children can potentially lock themselves inside hot vehicles on accident.
- Do not assume passengers are capable of exiting a vehicle alone. Check in with all passengers and assist in exiting the vehicle when necessary.
Pet Safety Tips for Warm Weather
- Pets can overheat quickly in warm weather. Make sure your pet has plenty of fresh water and access to shade to avoid overheating.
- Be able to recognize symptoms of heat exhaustion in a pet, such as difficulty breathing, excessive panting, weakness or increased drooling. If you notice these symptoms, take your pet to a cool area.
- Never leave a pet in an unattended vehicle. When driving with a pet, leave an item such as a purse or cell phone in the backseat to ensure remembering to retrieve the pet.
- Limit the time a pet spends on hot asphalt. Hot asphalt can increase the chance of overheating in pets and can burn the pet’s paws.
Leave No Trace
- Remember to “leave no trace” and keep Pensacola Beach sea turtle-friendly. Properly dispose of trash, fill in any holes in the sand and remove belongings from the beach at the end of the day. This includes not leaving any personal property unattended on the sandy gulf beach from sunset until sunrise like umbrellas, tents, beach toys and chairs.
- Glass containers are not allowed on the beach.
- Dogs other than service animals are not permitted on any of the beaches except in the two designated dog parks on Pensacola Beach. East: Lot E on Via De Luna Drive, beach walkover 28B. West: Lot B on Fort Pickens Road, beach walkover 21E.
Pool Safety While not everyone plans to head to the beach during Memorial Day weekend, several will choose to enjoy the weekend in or near a swimming pool. Along with enjoying a day at the pool, grilling is a common activity enjoyed during Memorial Day weekend. Escambia County offers the following swimming pool and grilling safety tips:
- Always watch children and never leave them unattended.
- If a child is missing, check the pool first.
- Learn to swim and make sure the children do, too.
- Always designate a watcher by the pool.
- Have life-saving equipment such as life rings or reaching poles available for use.
- Make sure children who are in the water stay away from drains.
- Do not run in the pool area to avoid slipping and causing injury.
- Avoid diving into the shallow end of a pool.
Grilling Safety
- Only use your grill outside.
- Keep your grill at least three feet away from any siding, rails or eaves.
- Keep a three-foot zone around your grill. This will keep children and pets safe.
- If using a gas grill, open the top before lighting the grill.
- Keep an eye on the grill at all times.
- Clean the grill after each use. Remove any grease to avoid any grease fires.
- If using charcoal, remove the coals once they have cooled and place them into a metal garbage can with a lid.