This parade is free to the public and will take place in downtown Pensacola at 5:15 p.m. Call 850-450-3792 or visit online at www.pensacolachristmasparade.us.

Parade starts at the Beach Marina and ends at Flounder’s. 7 p.m.

Trolleys and double-decker buses act as theaters taking passengers to a series of interactive performances at 22 locations along a 2-mile route in historic downtown Pensacola. 5-8:30 p.m. Call 850-435-0914 or visit online at www.pensacolawinterfest.com.

Amphitheatre on Pensacola Beach. Tree lighting ceremony with caroling. Call 850-932-1500. Web site: www.visitpensacolabeach.com.

Christmas Show @ Quayside Gallery, ongoing event. The many artists at Quayside Art Gallery have been working for the last few months to prepare for their annual All Member Christmas Show which begins on November 19. The three floors of the gallery will be decorated for the holidays with the artists’ regular work along with seasonal items such as ornaments and other renditions in paint, wood, fiber, clay, batik, photography, dolls, jewelry and mixed media items. The show closes on January 7. Quayside Gallery is located at 17 E. Zaragoza St. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Mon. through Sat. and 1-5 p.m. Sun. Call: 850-438-2363. Web site: www.quaysidegallery.com.