Panama City: The Christmas lights switch-on is just hours away, and several locations throughout the district will shine brightly. Magical universes, Jurassic worlds, and themed decorations transform the city into a perfect setting for capturing incredible photos and creating unforgettable family memories. This Sunday, November 30, the official Christmas lighting ceremony will take place in various locations throughout the capital district, with simultaneous activities and lighting displays in 26 locations, including parks and avenues.
If you wish to attend in person, the main event will take place at the Anayansi fountain on the Cinta Costera, where the simultaneous lighting will be carried out at 6:00 pm at all points decorated by the Municipality of Panama. This year, the “City of Stars 2025” International Christmas Festival will feature multiple festivities and activities throughout the month of December. In addition, six parks will remain decorated for a full year and will receive constant maintenance. The themes are:
- Uruguay Street, Bella Vista: Walk of Fame
- Plaza Herrera, San Felipe: Our Universe
- Eduardo Vallarino Park, Betania: World Capitals
- North Park, Chilibre: Jurassic Land
- Villa Catalina Park, Don Bosco: Marine World
- La Siesta Roundabout Park, Tocumen: Gamer
With this simultaneous lighting, the Mayor’s Office seeks to boost the festive atmosphere, promote domestic tourism, and offer safe and decorated spaces for family enjoyment throughout the Christmas season.
The parks and avenues you can visit to admire the Christmas lights with your family this 2025 are:
- Herrera Square Park in Santa Ana
- Santa Ana Park
- Curundú Roundabout
- Bridges and banners of the Coastal Strip 1 and 2
- Uruguay Street in Bella Vista
- Urracá Park
- Democracy Park in San Francisco
- Eduardo Vallarino Park in Betania
- Islets of the 12th of October Avenue in Pueblo Nuevo
- Main street of Kuna Nega, Ancon
- Afro-Caribbean Trail Park in Río Abajo
- Amelia Denis de Icaza Park in El Chorillo
- Porras de Calidonia Park
- Heliodoro Patiño Park in Juan Díaz
- Chilibre North Park
- Las Cumbres Community Board
- Guarumal Park in Caimitllo
- Alcalde Díaz Municipal Park
- Jesus Good Shepherd Park in San Martín
- Villa Catalina Park in Don Bosco
- Mothers’ Park in Pedregal
- Garden City Park in Mañanitas
- Pacora Children’s Park
- Daniela Torrijos Park in Las Garzas
- La Siesta Roundabout Park
- Anayansi Fountain on the Coastal Strip
Meanwhile, get out your calendars as the Santa Claus parade will be on December 14th and will start at 2:00 pm, on Calle 50.
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