“Hope and Healing” Holiday Events
The City of Panama is hoping to spread “Hope and Healing” through a series of holiday events. Annual events like the Jaycees Christmas Parade in Downtown Panama City and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be taking place as well as new ones to help the citizens citizens celebrate the holidays.
Holiday Festival
November 24th | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Four Locations
• Daffin Park (420 Kraft Ave.)
• Frank Nelson Park (4201 W. 23rd St.)
• Emerald Coast Fellowship (4102 W Highway 390)
• High Praise Worship Center (7124 Highway 22)
The City of Panama City, Calvary Chapel of Panama City Beach and other local churches are looking forward to bringing the community together for a holiday dinner, raffle giveaway, games, face painting and more. The Holiday Festival, sponsored by MercyChefs and local churches, will be held on November 24th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Facebook event link: https://www.facebook. com/events/873455659526814/
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
November 30th | 4:45 p.m.
Oaks by the Bay Park (2715 W. 10th Street)
The City of Panama City will hold its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Oaks by the Bay Park in St. Andrews on Friday, November 30th at 4:45 p.m. Please come and enjoy music from Bay High School’s Million Dollar Band at this kick off to the holiday season.
Facebook event link: https://www.facebook. com/events/560780824365037/
2018 PCFL Jaycees Christmas Parade
December 1st | 3:00 p.m.
Downtown Panama City
Come join the 2018 PCFL Jaycees Sunset Christmas Parade brought to you by the PCFL Jaycees and the City of Panama City! The parade will kick off at 3:00 p.m. at 12th Street and Harrison Avenue, run south on Harrison Avenue and end at 4th Street and Harrison Avenue. A Christmas Celebration will also take place on Harrison Avenue between 4th Street and Government Street from Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Facebook event link: https://www.facebook. com/events/663883313972254/
Hope and Healing Holiday Celebration
December 8th | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tommy Oliver Stadium (440 E. 13th St.)
Bring the family out for an afternoon of fun to help us focus on the holidays and community. Santa will be visiting from the North Pole and bringing free presents for kids 16 and under (Limit one gift per child please). Incredible food trucks, complimentary hot chocolate and cider station, themed live holiday music, and so much more.
Facebook event link: https://www.facebook. com/events/1929909883743818/