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Pensacola\u2019s Keyla Richardson will appear on\u00a0“American Idol”<\/a>\u00a0tonight for the season finale, where only one of the three remaining contestants will be crowned a champion.<\/p>\n The episode comes only days after Richardson returned home for a brief visit to Pensacola for a\u00a0homecoming parade and concert<\/a>\u00a0which was filmed for the finale episode.<\/p>\n 1<\/span> of 11<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Keyla Richardson fans enjoy a parade in downtown Pensacola on May 6, 2026, celebrating the American Idol finalist’s accomplishments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n What better way to show support for Richardson than by attending a watch party in the Pensacola area?<\/p>\n Watch party organizers are encouraging attendees to start voting for Richardson at the start of the show to help crown her the season 24 winner, and some locations are offering drink specials throughout the night.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a look at five Pensacola area watch parties to support Richardson’s “American Idol” journey.<\/p>\n 130 E. Government St.<\/em><\/p>\n This week, the Keyhive will be making their way downtown as the official watch party gathering point. Richardson\u2019s friends and family members have made a point of supporting various area businesses to watch the show, meeting up with other fans of Richardson\u2019s who had been watching from home.<\/p>\n The party will start at 7 p.m. and dinner and cocktails will be available for purchase. This will coincide with Dinner & Daubers bingo.<\/p>\n 7250 Plantation Road<\/em><\/p>\n 1<\/span> of 18<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Katja Richardson reacts as her daughter Keyla Richardson is announced as one of the three finalists on American Idol during a watch party at Margarita\u2019s Fusion Restaurant & Bar in Pensacola on May 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Margarita\u2019s has been a regular spot on Pensacola\u2019s watch party rotation, and will be welcoming customers back once again for the show.<\/p>\n “It\u2019s time to show up for our girl!!\u201d Margarita’s shared in a social media statement. \u201cKeyla Richardson is moving on to the next round of American Idol, and we\u2019re watching it ALL go down together at Margaritas Fusion & Bar. Join us every Monday as we cheer her on, sing along, and bring the energy like only Pensacola can.\u201d<\/p>\n They will be offering $3 margaritas and $.99 wings \u00a0all day to help celebrate.<\/p>\n 50 E. Garden St.<\/em><\/p>\n Perfect Plain is another go-to spot to watch Richardson on the big screen. They host watch parties each Monday while Richardson is in the competition from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n 875 E. Nine Mile Road<\/em><\/p>\n Sammy Barker\u2019s will be hosting a special watch party at 7 p.m. for the community to watch Keyla perform live. During the broadcast, there will be a variety of food and drink specials, including the following:<\/p>\n $12.99 jumbo wings ($5 off)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n $5.99 House wine and seltzers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n View the full information on the event page\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n 321 S. Palafox St.<\/em><\/p>\n O\u2019Riely\u2019s will be throwing a watch party for Richardson this week as she competes for a spot in the Top 3.<\/p>\n “Let\u2019s pack the bar, show up loud, and cheer on a Pensacola native chasing it all. Bring your crew, grab a drink, and let\u2019s make some noise for Keyla,\u201d O\u2019Riley\u2019s shared in a social media statement. \u201cShe\u2019s repping us, now it\u2019s our turn to show up for her!\u201d<\/p>\n View the full information on O\u2019Riley\u2019s social media page\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n 888 Gulf Breeze Parkway<\/em><\/p>\n Rotolo\u2019s will be turning on their TVs to American Idol tonight, starting at 7 p.m., for their watch party.<\/p>\n “Come cheer on Pensacola\u2019s own, Keyla Richardson, with us right here at Rotolo\u2019s! We\u2019ll have American Idol on all TVs and the projector starting at 7PM,\u201d Rotolo\u2019s shared in a social media statement. \u201cGrab a seat, enjoy some food, and watch it all with us, we\u2019d love to have you there!\u201d<\/p>\n See the full post on Rotolo\u2019s\u00a0social media page<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you don’t have cable, paid streaming platforms also show episodes in real time, such as YouTube TV, DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV and more. If you missed it, the episode is then available to stream on Hulu the next day.<\/p>\nKeyla Fest parade welcomes American Idol contestant Keyla Richardson<\/h2>\n
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