Seville Square
| Seville Square | |
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| Type | historic site |
| Size | 1.7 acres |
| Facilities | gazebo, playground equipment, electricity panels |
| Operated by | City of Pensacola |
| Opened | 1814 |
| Location | Government Street (north) Main Street (south) Alcaniz Street (east) Adams Street (west) |
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Seville Square is a park in historic downtown Pensacola that was the location of a 1752 Spanish outpost known as San Miguel. Under British occupation, it was laid out as a public square in the new city plan by Elias Durnford in 1764. The park is a frequent host to concerts and festivals.
Selected Festivals
- JazzFest (April)
- Earth Day Pensacola in April
- Fiesta Run (May)
- Evenings in Old Seville Square (May through August)
- Sertoma 4th of July Celebration
- Pensacola Seafood Festival (September)
- Greater Gulf Arts Festival (November)
- Pensacola Christmas Market at Seville Square (December)
Seville Square was designated as a public plaza by the Spanish in 1813. Over time, the square experienced the same deterioration suffered by the surrounding neighborhood, but in the last thirty years, has become the community center.
See also
Category:Events held at Seville Square
