Thunder Beach Autumn Rally vs Seafood Festival [REPORT]

At Tuesday’s TDC meeting, the big guns of Thunder Beach approached the board asking to move their Autumn Rally to Columbus Day Weekend.

Currently, the rally is held on the first weekend in October. Reason for wanting to change the date were stated as follows:

  1. Ability to confirm more Vendors presence
  2. More Vendors = more attendants
  3. More Attendants = boost in Panama City Beach’s economy

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Beaches and Bells Holiday 5K

This weekend, Panama City Beach is offering a break from the frantic shopping, menu planning and egg nog.  Saturday, December 18th,  in Pier Park (Arron Bessant Park) outdoor enthusiast will be gathering for a 5K or 1K Fun Run in hopes of raising money for the Lady Marlins and the Cops-N- Kids fund.  In the spirit of holiday giving, start dusting off those jogging shoes, slap on a Santa hat and get that body moving  for a good cause.  If you find yourself lacking motivation, think of this – it’s for the kids! If that still isn’t enough motivation for you, just think how delicious a hot toddy will taste after burning off all those calories. If charity doesn’t get your feet moving, maybe making merry with the beverages will!

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Weekend Events – T'was the weekend before Christmas…

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Come on down and chillax a little – this laaast chance before the BIG DAY. Who knows? You might enjoy it so much you’ll move your holiday celebration down here to Santa’s playground! We’ve got unique opportunities to have Christmas on the water, and IF you need a last minute gift-no worries- this is just the place to find something a little bit different!

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Pier Park Christmas Parade [Pictures]

With a brief break in the frigid weather, this year’s Christmas Parade was as great as ever.  With thousands of attendees lining the route that weaved through Pier Park and float riders passing out buckets of candy and beads, Saturday evening was a joyous time for all.

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Pier Park's New Year's Eve Headlining Band: Gloriana

The 2010 New Year’s Eve bash at Pier Park wouldn’t be complete without a full musical line up. This year, the headlining act is coming straight out of Nashville,  where the four part harmonies of Gloriana are already being considered Country’s next big thing.  Gloriana’s sound is comprised of 2 parts femininity and 2 parts male ferocity, resulting in a flawlessly energetic sound that has some comparing Gloriana to the musical styling reminiscent of  Fleetwood Mac.

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Panama City Beach Christmas Tree Lighting

Ring in the holiday season with the annual Panama City Beach Christmas tree lighting celebration.  This annual event is held at Frank Brown Park, and this year marks the 31st year Panama City Beach has been doing this.

Every year we attend, and every year we meet you and others and take part in having fun as a community. Every year local churches and schools provide refreshments and entertainment is provided by local school choirs.

Come picture ready and ready to tell Santa what you’re wanting for Christmas, kids.  Santa will be out for pictures all evening.

The event starts at 6:30 pm and is at the Frank Brown Park Community Center in Panama City Beach.  For more information, you can call 850-233-5045.

Weekend Events – Christmas Parade and more

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You can’t go wrong on Panama City Beach this weekend. What a fantastic place to grab a few gifts and enjoy the lovely surroundings. You can sample established Panama City Beach traditions like the Optimists’ Panama City Beach Christmas Parade at Pier Park, and launch new traditions with your family, right here on the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches.

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Boat Parade Pictures and Video

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This year’s first annual Grand Lagoon Christmas Boat Parade traveled down Grand Lagoon Saturday night decked with lights, a Santa Clause and holiday cheer.  9 boats participated this year in what was being called a “trial-run”.  There was no entry fee, but next year event organizers said they were planning on raising money for a local charity.

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Panama City Beach Boat Parade this Weekend

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In years past, we’ve all made the journey across the Hathaway Bridge to view the spectacle of the St. Andrew’s Boat Parade.  This parade on the water features boats of all sizes, big and small, adorned with Christmas lights and holiday cheer.  This year, you can save yourself a trip across the bridge and enjoy our very own boat parade on Panama City Beach.

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Weekend Events – Unique Christmas Shopping, Festival of Trees, Books, Arts, Parades and more!

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Looks like Panama City Beach is a fantastic place to kick off your holiday season! We’ve got a lot of unique gift shopping opportunities this weekend, a chance to run off some of that dressing from last week, “A Christmas Carol” as well as the inaugural Grand Lagoon Boat Parade! You don’t want to miss this – get all of your Christmas shopping done, relax, AND have a blast- all at the same time!
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