Grand Parade “A Christmas Dream”

The mayor of the capital district, Roxana Méndez, announced the new Christmas parade route will take place in the township of Juan Díaz.

Mayor Méndez also emphasized that this “A Christmas Dream” parade is a special gift for all the children in the capital district to enjoy with their entire family. The holiday event features various attractions and activities that little boys and girls will surely never forget.

To date some 14 floats have already confirmed their participation, including those of the Panama City Hall, private enterprise, and government agencies. The audience will also be able to enjoy the Christmas songs alluding to “A Christmas Dream” played by over 15 school and other marching bands in the parade.

Security agencies are collaborating on strategies to ensure safety and traffic flow around the parade route, so that the public will be able to enjoy the show without any worries.

They will be working alongside the National Police, Firefighters, Transit and Land Transport Authority, Air and Naval Authority, Red Cross, 911, Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of Health, National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC), Civil Aviation, staff of the Panama City Hall, and event organizers.

The parade will begin at Rommel Fernández at 2:00 in the afternoon and end at Heliodoro PatiñoPark, culminating with a spectacular fireworks display to delight both young and old.

For the convenience of the parade-goers, the Panama City Hall will be placing bleachers and restrooms along the parade route. Food and beverage will also be available for purchase in the area. A total of 80 permits for permanent stands and 150 for street vendors will be awarded on December 10, 11, and 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the Legal and Justice offices of the Panama City Hall (Hatillo Building).

Source: www.municipio.gob.pa