Mardi Gras @ Pier Park a Success! 40,000 Show Up, Park Everywhere

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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. Continue reading “Mardi Gras @ Pier Park a Success! 40,000 Show Up, Park Everywhere” →

A Guide to Mardi Gras in Panama City Beach 2010

Are you ready to party? Last weekend, the Krewe of Massalina kicked off the Panama City Mardi Gras festivities with an exciting parade through the streets of downtown Panama City. This weekend, Friday February 5^th and Saturday February 6^th, the celebrations are coming to Panama City Beach, and it’s going to be HUGE! Continue reading “A Guide to Mardi Gras in Panama City Beach 2010” →

Pier Park Concert For Haiti – Feb 20th

The Panhandle Chapter of the American Red Cross announced a free concert fundraiser to be held in Panama City Beach for the relief of the Haitian people.

After seeing the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti on January 12, Ski Light, owner of Ski Productions in Panama City Beach came up with the idea for a benefit concert.

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Hands Across The Sand in Panama City Beach, Florida

On Saturday, February 13th the Citizens of Florida will have an opportunity to show their opposition to oil drilling as close as 3 to 10 miles off our coast. This movement will be made of people of all walks of life and will cross political affiliations. Continue reading “Hands Across The Sand in Panama City Beach, Florida” →

Mardi Gras in Panama City – an Insider’s Look at the Krewe of St. Andrews

It’s almost here! Mardi Gras is without a doubt one of the highlights of the year and the upcoming Mardi Gras events in Panama City, Panama City Beach and St. Andrews are set to be bigger and better than ever for 2010. Continue reading “Mardi Gras in Panama City – an Insider’s Look at the Krewe of St. Andrews” →

2010 Mardi Gras at the BEACH – EXPANDED

You may have noticed that the title of this post is NOT Mardi Gras Parade, rather Mardi Gras at the Beach. Yes, this is intentional. This year’s Mardi Gras celebration on Panama City Beach will be much bigger than last year’s celebration. Instead of a parade and after party, this year the event will span over two days, starting Friday evening and going until midnight Saturday.

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Tune in to the Battle of the Batons presented by Panama City POPS Orchestra

Panama City Beach and Bay County as a whole is extremely rich when it comes to the arts – did you know that Panama City was recently named number 6 out of the 100 Best Small Art Towns in America? (John Villani, Muit Press, 1997). A favorite on the list of local artistic offerings is the Panama City POPS Orchestra, a non-profit symphony orchestra who have been making sweet music in Bay County since 1996. Formerly the Orchestra of St. Andrew Bay, the Panama City POPS Orchestra is now in its 14^th season and is set to enjoy another great year of exciting musical performances blended with the orchestra’s unique, fun style.

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Enormous Turnout for New Year's Eve at Pier Park

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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Pier Park New Year's Event Poised to be 'SOOO' Huge

We’ve been poking around Pier Park’s Facebook Fan Page and came across the full event schedule for the New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop event. Reading their updates, it seems apparent that there will be a large dedicated stage for the headliner band, Vertical Horizon and tons of fun things to do for the family.
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Panama City Beach Learning Adventures

The Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) of Panama City Beach in association with Gulf Coast Community college will present learning adventures in Panama City Beach for the period from Jan-7^th 2010 to April-22^nd 2010.In this event community education classes will be held for the public at various places in the beach.

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