The Gulf Coast Whale Festival brings environmental education and fun to Pensacola Beach on April 27. Life-sized models of Gulf whales will be on display, courtesy of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute. That includes a model of the Rice’s whale—one of the world’s rarest and most endangered animals. Educational exhibits and activities will tell the story of Gulf whales and local marine life, and a puppet parade led by Bread Box Theatre showcases the ecology of the Gulf. Sweet sounds will flow from the Casino Beach Pavilion with live music by Pensacola singer-songwriters.

Space for vendors interested in sharing environmental and marine life education is available for free, but space is limited. Small grants are also available to nonprofit organizations to enhance their educational materials on Gulf whales. To apply for a small grant and/or booth space please contact Christian Wagley at [email protected] or follow the registration link here: https://shorturl.at/goz59 Event sponsors are Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, Natural Resources Defense Council and Healthy Gulf.

For more information: healthygulf.org/whalefestival