The Elf Parade kicks off the event at 4:45 PM the day after Thanksgiving behind the T.T. Wentworth Museum and concludes at the Escambia County Courthouse where Santa Claus greets the crowd. Additional activities take place downtown on December 2, 3, 9, 16, 17 and 18. Details are at pensacolawinterfest.org or 850-417-7321.