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Choose one of dozens of bars and clubs in Panama City for dinner, and stay for a wide range of entertainment or grab your partner and boogie at one of the nine dance clubs under one roof at Club Le Vela. If you’re here for a family holiday, get lost at the Panama City Coconut Creek Family Fun Park maze, or putt around with the kids playing mini golf, but for the real excitement and beauty of this tropical paradise, get into some scuba gear and slip under the water for a while. The natural wonders on the seabed will fascinate you so much you’ll have to be careful to remember to come up for air.

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Panama City Events

February in Panama City starts with the party atmosphere of the Krewe of Massalina and Krewe of St. Andrews Mardi Gras. Head downtown and to the beach and join in the celebrations.

In early March, Panama City hosts the Gulf Coast Home and Garden Expo downtown, so come along and see the latest designs and inventions, and take something unique home.

April is time to kick up your heels and get yourself down to Panama City’s Gulf Coast Charity Horse Show & Music Festival, where you’ll find a wide range of activities for the kids, as well as food and awesome music.

Later in the month, get excited at the Annual Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally at Panama City Beach and if you’re up to it, register and ride for free.

Be in Panama City in May and cheer on the athletes at the Gulf Coast Triathlon as they battle it out for the top prize.

The Panama City Summer Concert Series begins in June and runs Saturdays at Pier Park until August. Come along and get into some good vibes.

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Panama City at the Fourth of July Fireworks Display on the Dan Russell Pier.

Later on, check out the Bay Point Invitational Billfish Tournament, and watch the world’s best reel them in.

In August, it’s time for more fishing, so cast a line at the Grand Lagoon National Fishing Tournament, on Panama City Beach, and reel in a whopper.

October in Panama City is great for the kids at the Fun Never Sets Explorer of the High Seas Fest. Get an eyepatch and enjoy the pirate-themed parades and activities. Aaarrrrr!

Finish the month off at the Panama City Oktoberfest. Drink a stein of beer, dance to the polka version of Margaritaville and shout ‘Das ist gut!’

Get multicultural in November at the Festival of Nations in downtown Panama City, and buy a gift for your loved one at the annual Holly Fair held at the Boardwalk Beach Resort on Panama City Beach.

When To Go

Panama City heats up in summer to an average of around 80°F (26°C), and drops in the winter months to about 52°F (11°C).

Precipitation is heaviest in summer, with an average rainfall of about 222 mm, and is lightest around April through October with an average of 90 mm during those months.

The summer months are the best for beach weather, but Panama City is temperate and comfortable the rest of the year, so anytime you find yourself by the crystal white sands, you’re sure to have a pleasant holiday experience.

Getting There

The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is situated around 13 kilometres from downtown Panama City, and is serviced by Delta and Southwest Airlines with nonstop flights to seven major US cities.

Getting around town is a breeze on the affordable Bay Town Trolley, which runs seven routes around the city. If you’re in a hurry, there are taxis everywhere, and if you’re going for the long haul, there’s a Greyhound Bus station right downtown.

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