Seville Square
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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 Olde Seville (May through August)
- Sertoma 4th of July Celebration
- Pensacola Seafood Festival (September)
- Greater Gulf Arts Festival (November)