Pensacola Navy Days Celebrates Military Heritage and Community Unity

PENSACOLA, FL (April 21, 2026) — Pensacola Navy Days, presented by Navy Federal Credit Union and the Pensacola Ice Flyers, returns this spring to honor the rich military heritage of the Greater Pensacola Area. This annual event highlights the bond between the local community and Naval Aviation Station Pensacola, along with all branches of the military stationed there. This year we also celebrate the 200th Year of NAS Pensacola and the 250th Year of the United States!

As the United States gears up to celebrate the 250th Anniversary on Independence Day and NAS Pensacola celebrates its 200th Anniversary, Pensacola Navy Days stands as a testament to the enduring relationship between the Pensacola community and its military members, both past and present.

"Navy Days was established to provide the local community with a vehicle to recognize and honor those warriors who have for over two centuries lived and worked among us in times of peace and war. Let us come together this May to further enhance the relationship with our military that we have so carefully cultivated over time. Whether you wear or have worn the cloth of our Nation, are a local resident or are simply a visitor to our fair city please join us in celebrating the honor and legacy of our inspiring military and the indomitable spirit of a grateful community. Make Navy Days an event to remember and a memory that our military will cherish.” –CAPT Daniel McCort USN (ret), President, Navy Days 2026.

Our events kicked off this year with a Pensacola Ice Flyers Game and Pensacola Navy Days themed Gallery Night, with much more to come! This year’s celebration continues with a series of events including a Pensacola Blue Wahoos game, a Golf Tournament at A.C. Read Golf Course, the black tie Night at the Museum Gala at the National Naval Aviation Museum, a full day of family fun on Saturday, May 9, with a 4K run/walk, a parade and a family fun fest, and a Mother’s Day Concert on Sunday at Museum Plaza.

Pensacola Navy Days 2026 Event Schedule

2nd Annual Golf Tournament- sponsored by Astro Lincoln

Friday, May 8 • 8:00 AM (Check-In), 9:30 AM (Shotgun Start)

A.C. Read Golf Course

Compete for honors in categories like Best Overall, Best Military Service Team, Best Active Duty Mil/Civ Team, and Best Old Timers Award. Learn more here. **DD5512 must be filled out by civilians

Night at the Museum Gala - Sponsored By PenAir Credit Union

Friday, May 8 • 6:30 PM

National Naval Aviation Museum

Enjoy cocktails at 6:30 PM, dinner at 7:30 PM, and dancing at 8:30 PM. Dress: Black Tie or Service Mess Dress. Tickets are available for purchase here. **DD5512 must be filled out by civilians

Navy Days 4K Run/Walk - Sponsored by Baptist Health Care and Coca Cola United

Saturday, May 9 • 8:00 AM

A unique 4K (2.4-mile) course starting at Plaza DeLuna and looping through Downtown to Veterans Memorial Park and back. Registration is open.

Family Fun Fest at Plaza DeLuna - Sponsored by Emerald Coast Hospice

Saturday, May 10 • Begins at 9:00 AM

Family fun with a Kids Zone, food trucks, military displays, ROTC demos, USCG vessel tours, and a military/veterans fair.

Navy Days Parade starting at Veteran’s Memorial Park, ending at Plaza de Luna

Saturday, May 9 • 10:00 AM

A waterfront parade featuring military equipment, marching squadrons, Sailors of the Year, bands, drill teams, and support from local Mardi Gras Krewes.

Tour U.S. Coast Guard Cutters*

May 8-9/Time 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM May 10/Time 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Public tours of USCG Cutters: Dolphin docked at Plaza DeLuna.

Mother’s Day Concert at Museum Plaza sponsored by the City of Pensacola

May 10 • 6:00 PM

Enjoy a wonderful evening to celebrate Mom and Pensacola Navy Days at Museum Plaza. Gretsch & The Modern Eldorados are bringing the energy to close out an incredible weekend! The Pensacola Navy Days Sunday Concert is proudly sponsored by the City of Pensacola.

"Let us come together this spring to further enhance the relationship with our military that we have so carefully cultivated over time," furthered McCort. “Let’s make Navy Days an event to remember and a memory that our military will cherish.”

For more information and a full schedule of events, please visit www.pensacolanavydays.org or email info@pensacolanavydays.org.

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About Navy Days

Pensacola Navy Days celebrates the military heritage of the Greater Pensacola Area, fostering a positive relationship between the local and military communities. The event showcases the pride and appreciation that Escambia County has for the Naval Aviation Station – Pensacola and all branches of the military stationed there.

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