Fiesta of Five Flags (often abbreviated simply Fiesta) is an annual celebration, similar to Mardi Gras, that commemorates Pensacola's foundation as the first European settlement in America and rich history under five governments (represented by the eponymous flags). The Fiesta was founded in 1950.
| Fiesta of Five Flags Association, Inc. | |
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| Mission | To celebrate our heritage, promote tourism, and build pride in Pensacola through festive activities which enhance the quality of life in our community. |
| Established | 1950 Incorporated May 9, 1960[1] |
| Location | 2121 West Intendencia Street |
| Executive director | Laura Hill |
| Board officers | Jim Moulton, President Adelene Lovelace, President Elect John Monroe, Jr., VP Court Activities |
| Staff | Andrea Tippett Virginia Bell |
| Website | FiestaOfFiveFlags.org |
Highlights include the Krewe of Lafitte Parade and coronation of DeLuna, the Fiesta Days celebration, the DeLuna Treasure Hunt and Fiesta Children's Treasure Hunt.
2008 Schedule
- April 21-May 9: WEAR TV-3 DeLuna Treasure Hunt
- May 2-4: 24th Annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival
- May 3: 34th Annual Pen Wheels Fiesta of Five Flags Fishing Rodeo
- May 3-4: Regional Pistol Match
- May 17: Children's Fiesta Treasure Hunt presented by PcolaMoms.com
- June 5: Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon Fiesta Days Celebration
- June 7: Centennial Imports Fiesta Boat Parade
- June 7: Fiesta Prayer Service
- June 7: DeLuna Landing Ceremony
- June 8: Fiesta Sand Sculpture Contest
- June 11: Bank of America Fiesta Krewe Ball
- June 12: Albertson's Fiesta Parade
- June 13: DeLuna Coronation Ball and Breakfast
- June 14: Pensacola Twirlers Fiesta of Five Flags Square Dance
- June 14-15: Tom McLaughlan Fiesta Model Airplane Meet
- June 14-15: Fiesta of Five Flags Golf Tournament
- September 26-28: 31st Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival
- September 27: Pensacola Seafood 5K Run/Walk
2007-2008 Board of Governors
- Jim Moulton, President
- Adelene Lovelace, President Elect
- John Monroe, Jr., Vice President - Court Activities
- Jon Green, Vice President - Fiesta Weekends
- Michael Long, Vice President - Events
- Jeanette Geri, Secretary
- Hal Major, Treasurer
- Ted Gund, Chairman of the Board
- Patrice Adams
- W. Rhette Anderson
- Sherman Barnes, Jr.
- Jennie Barrow
- Keith Bell, Jr.
- Randy Bell
- Stephen Benz
- Chris Boatwright
- Allen Bounds
- Sheilah Bowman
- John Brewer
- Ellis Bullock III
- Keith Bullock
- Deborah Caldwell
- Miller Caldwell III
- West Caldwell
- Page Ciordia
- Jimmy Coe
- Blair Crooke
- James Currie
- Kimberly Currie
- Brian DeMaria
- Melanie Emerson
- Will Errington
- Donna Fassett
- Jeff Forshee
- Lisa Greskovich
- Nancy Halford
- Theresa Harrell
- Don Haferkamp
- Glenn Halstead
- T.J. Henriques
- Grant Hoffberger
- Molly Holmes
- E. Coy Irvin, Jr. M.D.
- David Jacobi
- Rick Johnson
- Jimmy Jones, M.D.
- Sharon Jones
- Heather Kelly
- Angie Kercher
- Pat Leidner
- Stacy Lurate
- Rex McKinney
- Collier Merrill
- John Merting
- Katherine Mitchem
- Linda Miragliotta
- Ed Morrison
- Mary Moulton
- Tony Neuner
- Brad Newman
- John O’Connor
- Tom Owens
- Ray Palmer
- John Panyko
- Robert Penfold
- Gene Pereira
- Betty Gail Peters
- Eddie Pitman
- Judy Prim
- Wes Reeder
- Paul Remke
- Jake Renfroe III
- Lucy Rentz
- Rodney Rich
- Terry Richmond, D.M.D
- Nancy Riddle
- Bobby Riggs
- Grover Robinson IV
- Sammie Rodgers
- Carol Rosenbleeth
- Kathy Searcy
- Cari Shaw
- Charlie Sherrill
- Richard Sherrill
- Gina Taylor
- Roger Webb
- Malcolm Williams
- Hubie Williford
- Meredith Jones Wolf
- Tara Woodfin
Images
Krewes participate in a Fiesta parade.
Children watch "Babe DeLunatic" clowns parade down Palafox Street.
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