By Katie King

Calling all Snowbirds!

The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Santa Rosa Island Authority will host the 8th Annual Snowbird Beach Bash on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church.

This event is a great way for seasonal tourists and vacationers to meet, mingle and learn more about what’s happening on Pensacola Beach, and an excellent opportunity for the island locals and businesses to welcome guests.

The event starts at 9 a.m. with a light breakfast and coffee, sponsored by Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon, where attendees can walk around and learn about the beach business vendors that will be set up to greet vacationers and hand out business-related freebies.

At 10 a.m., there will be live entertainment from the Pensacola Beach Elementary School SoundPipers, followed by the Perdido Performing Arts group doing a dance performance and a comedy improv skit. At 10:45 a.m., a quick game of BINGO will take place with fun door prizes and giveways. The event wraps up at 11 a.m.

Entry is $1 per person and all proceeds will benefit the Pensacola Beach Jr. Lifeguard Program. For more information, please call (850) 932-2257 or email AJ_Powell@sria-fla.com.