Panama City Christmas Parade Set for Dec. 5; Entry Deadline Is Nov. 15
The city's parade runs Saturday, Dec. 5, from the downtown marina to Tommy Oliver Stadium, and participants must enter by Nov. 15.
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The City of Panama City is taking entries for its Christmas parade, which runs Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. in downtown Panama City. Entries close Nov. 15, according to the city’s Civic Alerts page.
Entry fees depend on the type of participant. Nonprofit organizations enter free. Walking groups pay $25, and vehicles pay $75, with up to five vehicles per entry.
| Participant type | Entry fee |
|---|---|
| Nonprofit organizations | Free |
| Walking groups | $25 |
| Vehicles (up to five per entry) | $75 |
The parade leaves from the Downtown Panama City Marina at 1 Harrison Avenue. It heads north on Harrison Avenue and ends at Tommy Oliver Stadium, near Harrison Avenue and 13th Street.
The city’s notice is titled “Panama City Christmas Parade Returns December 5, 2026.” Spectators can plan around the route, which runs from the marina to the stadium. This article does not yet include street closures or parking details for the day of the parade.
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Questions and answers
- When is the Panama City Christmas Parade in 2026?
- The Panama City Christmas Parade is Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. in downtown Panama City, according to the city's Civic Alerts page.
- How much does it cost to enter the Panama City Christmas Parade?
- Nonprofit organizations enter free. Walking groups pay $25, and vehicles pay $75, with up to five vehicles per entry, according to the city's Civic Alerts page.
