Pensacola on Memorial Day?

[Guest]

My partner "Chris" says he's always wanted to go to Pensacola during the gay days around Memorial Day. I'm hoping some of you have done this and have some tips for us..... Thanks!

[BeamerBikes]

Sadly, my straight friends from Mobile talked up Pensacola being this gay magnet of the gulf coast, but I never went out to find any significant gay nightlife on my visits.  

I found the downtown Pensacola art walk nights to be very fun.  I'd start off at Seville Quarter then wind up at Wild Greg's Saloon to watch the youthful 20s show off their line dancing prowess.  

Interested in memorial day experiences as well, Pensacola and Mobile are nice slower/less expensive options compared to New Orleans.  

[Guest]

22 minutes ago, BeamerBikes said:

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Interested in memorial day experiences as well, Pensacola and Mobile are nice slower/less expensive options compared to New Orleans.  

It ain't less expensive that week-end! The Hampton Inn is one of the cheaper options at $500/night, and the Hilton is some $700+ when you add resort fees and the like! 😬 Luckily, I have points...

[NYC_Lover]

It's fun but don't expect a diverse crowd. mostly white guys show up to it. it's more the like Dallas Purple Party.

I guess it should have been expected considering the location of the party. It was fun to party on the beach.

[NYC_Lover]

Ohh, I forgot to mention it was also expensive and think I should have taken my money and done a week vacation in Europe for the price of my weekend trip. Unfortunate to say this but me and my boyfriend aren't sure we will go back considering it was just OK for the high cost.

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

50 minutes ago, NYC_Lover said:

it's more the like Dallas Purple Party.

The most depressing, lilly-white event I've ever had the misfortune of going to.

30 minutes was enough for me.

[Guest]

Thanks for the advice. I have a very long-standing friend who now lives there. He's a retired Navy officer, whom I knew many years ago when there still was a naval air base near Oakland. When it closed, he was transferred to Pensacola, and he stayed there when he retired (just prior to being promoted to rear admiral). I've been hoping to see him again for a long time, and this gives me an excuse. 

[BeamerBikes]

Your friend might also be able to get you access to the Naval Aviation Museum on base.  It's been restricted access since the base shooting a few years back.  It's by far one of the cleanest and well maintained museums for aviation I've visited.  Well worth the hassle to visit if you like military aircraft.