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PUBLIC INFORMATION:

March 17, 2020

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kaycee Lagarde
850-435-1623
klagarde@cityofpensacola.com


Updated List of City-Permitted Event Cancellations


Below is a listing of city-permitted events that are canceled due to Escambia County and the City of Pensacola’s decision to cancel all publicly-permitted events with 50 or more people.

The action was taken in response to a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this week that organizers cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States.  

March Cancellations 
  • Gallery Night - March 20 & April 17
  • Smokin' in the Square - March 20-22
  • East Hill Neighborhood Association Fish Fry - March 21
  • Palafox Market - Saturdays through the beginning of May (including Saturday, May 9)
  • Battle of the Badges - March 22
  • Gulf Coast Science Festival - March 27-29
  • Ciclovia - March 28
  • Deluna Du Youth Duathlon - March 29
  • Pensacola VegFest - March 28
  • Bayou Hills Run - March 28
  • Blues on the Bay - Sundays through the beginning of May (including Sunday, May 10)
April Cancellations 
  • Bayfront Wine Festival - April 3-4     
  • Food Truck Festival - April 3-4 
  • Pensacola Jazz Festival - April 3-4 
  • City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Egg Hunt - April 4
  • Pensacola Little Theater Cabaret - April 4
  • Bayview Multiple Sclerosis Walk - April 4
  • Navy Federal 5K Run - April 4
  • Hip Huggers Easter Egg Hunt - April 4
  • Gateway Church Family Picnic - April 4
  • Envision Family BBQ - April 10
  • Civitan Community Picnic - April 11
  • AWKO Justice Jog - April 11
  • Eggawahooza - April 11
  • Trinity Presbyterian Church Jelly Bean 5K - April 11
  • Tanyard Annual Easter Egg - April 11
  • Kid’s Fishing Clinic - April 11
  • Movies in the Park - April 17
  • Aletheia Flapjack 5K - April 18
  • Brits by the Bay Car show - April 18
  • Burgers Battle - April 18
  • Krewe of Vixens 5k - April 18
  • Children’s Treasure Hunt - April 25
  • Earth Day Pensacola - April 20                                         
  • Paws on Palafox - April 27
  • Relay for Life - April 25
  • Pensacola Triathlon 
  • First Baptist Church Picnic 
May Cancellations
  • Walk the Talk for Epilepsy - May 2
  • National Day of Prayer Event at City Hall - May 7
  • Pensacola Crawfish Festival - May 8-10
  • Fiesta of Five Flags 5k - May 9                        
  • East Hill Block Party - May 9           
This only applies to events that are permitted through Escambia County or the City of Pensacola. Private event organizers are encouraged to use their discretion and follow the directions of officials from the Florida Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to determine if event cancellations are necessary. 

Per the CDC's recommendation, the cancellation of publicly-permitted events will be in place for eight weeks. Escambia County and City of Pensacola officials will reassess the situation after eight weeks and determine whether to continue or lift the cancellations.

The city and county will work with event organizers to reschedule events as needed. 

Residents are encouraged to use their discretion when it comes to attending public events. 

As a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
  • Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a face mask.
  • CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a face mask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
  • Face masks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to  others. The use of face masks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County Coronavirus Call Center is now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1 (866) 779-6121 or you can email your questions to COVID-19@flhealth.gov
 
Visit floridahealth.gov for the most up-to-date resource for information and guidance regarding COVID-19 in Florida.



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