Fiesta Days Celebration and Boat Parade
June 5-13, 2008
The 57th annual Fiesta of Five Flags Celebration starts with a light-hearted reenactment of the surrender of the city to Spanish explorer Don Tristan DeLuna, who first landed in Pensacola in 1559. Immediately following is an evening of outdoor musical entertainment. Free admission. Call (850) 433-6512 or visit www.fiestaoffiveflags.org

Centennial Imports Fiesta Boat Parade
June 7, 2008
Decorate your boat or yacht and come be a part of one of the largest boat parades on Pensacola Bay. Boat Parade departs from the mouth of Bayou Chico at 1 p.m.
Location: Pensacola Bay.

DeLuna Landing Ceremony
June 7, 2008
Join in the merriment of this light-hearted parody of what might have happened when Don Tristan DeLuna landed on Pensacola Beach. 3:00 p.m. Free

Fiesta Sand Sculpture Contest
June 8, 2008
One of the most popular sand sculpting events in the Southeastern United States. Mystical creations arise from the quartz white sands of Pensacola Beach. Bring your family and make it a day! No professional sculptors, please. Pensacola Beach Pavilion near the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier.

The Albertsons Fiesta Parade
June 12, 2008
Fiesta and Albertsons have joined forces to make the 59th Fiesta of Five Flags Celebration double the fun! Join all the traditional groups while they parade down Palafox Street entertaining people of all ages. Special appearances will be made by DeLuna LIX his Queen and Court. Don't miss this very special event! 6 p.m. Downtown Pensacola

Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
June 13-15, 2008
Foley, AL (251) 943-3291; www.gulfcoastballoonfestival.com

Bud Light King Mackerel/Cobia Tournament
June 21-22, 2008
Come see the best fishermen in the area catch some of the largest king mackerel and cobia in the gulf. This is one of the largest two-day boat events in the Gulf of Mexico with more than 1,000 anglers. Take-off and weigh-in will be at Flounder’s Chowder House on Pensacola Beach. (850) 393-1602; www.pensacolakingmack.com

Boater's World Inshore Classic
June 21-22, 2008
Redfish, flounder and speckled trout are the game in this tournament. Fish this one alone or register for the King Mackerel/Cobia Tournament at the same time. Take-off and weigh-in will be at Flounder’s Chowder House on Pensacola Beach. (850) 393-1602; www.pensacolakingmack.com