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Mardi Gras 2010, or more aptly named Mardi Gras at the Beach was put on by the Krewe of Dominique Youx. This monumental event far exceeded expectations of local officials, event organizers and locals alike. Last year the event was huge despite poor weather and threatening rain. This year, with cloudy skies, a peeking sun and chilly weather, the event was even MUCH larger. READ MORE
Definitely smashing the turnout record number from last year, this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration at Pier Park far exceeded expectations for success. Last year’s event was immense, but this year the added elements brought out crowds by the thousands. All through the night, we were continually amazed by the shear numbers of people that were everywhere.
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While the commonality between a giant Waterford Crystal and an 800-pound beach ball is not obvious, the season offers a clue. On Thursday, December 31, New Year’s 2010 will be ushered in by traditional countdown “drops” across the nation. Just as New York City has its Times Square Crystal Ball, Panama City Beach in Northwest Fla. will embrace its seaside roots with the second annual Panama City Beach Beach Ball Drop presented by Southwest Airlines. In collaboration with Southwest Airlines and hosted by Pier Park, Panama City Beach’s Beach Ball Drop event represents what the destination is all about — white sand beaches, family togetherness and just plain fun.
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Tonight, the Panama City Beach City Council voted and approved a variance request in the zoning of a particular parcel that rests in Pier Park from T-3 to T-3A, which will allow some amusement rides according to the zoning and future land use plan of Panama City Beach.
Something’s been a brewin’ in Pier Park and a movement is afoot to bring a little life revival to the new “downtown” of Panama City Beach.
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Friday night, the second annual Taste of The Beach Panama City Beach edition (properly known as Taste of The Bay) was packed out with wet palettes, hungry bellies and super fancy diggs. With literally hundreds in attendance, the main boardwalk area of Pier Park was closed off to cars and rang entertainingly with smooth music and relaxed conversational banter. We gave away 8 tickets and hundreds more were sold online.
Read on for the numbers.
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Bring your Christmas wishes and your jolly attitude for Santa’s arrival to Pier Park. He arrives at 10 am, exact location is TBD.
After Thanksgiving, the 2nd Annual Panama City Beach Mayor’s Tree Lighting ceremony will commence at 6 pm. The location of the tree will be in the north portion of Pier Park right across from Old Navy.
Last year’s Modonarro Street Painting Festival was a huge success with its first year ever in Pier Park. This year the festival will be held at same place in Pier Park and will feature local artists from all disciplines showing off their awesome street painting skills.
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Step right up, folks, to claim your prize. This was the largest giveaway PCBDaily’s ever done; thank you Panama City Beach (and abroad) for letting us give you guys so much free stuff! Up for the giveaway were 10 prizes (listed below – thanks sponsors!), and with over 300 entrants, we had a large pool to pick from.
I made a video of the drawing, click the read more to watch and see if you won!
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Bring your taste buds and sipping hands for this venue will be an international wine tasting experience with over 300 wines to taste and food samplings from various Bay County restaurants. Held at Pier Park in Panama City Beach, proceeds from the tasting go to benefit various local charities dedicated to helping underprivileged children. 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.tasteofthebeachfla.com