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Panama City
Monday, November 24th, 2025
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Three days of holiday cheer took place at Captain Anderson’s event center as the Emerald Coast Christmas Bazaar and Food Truck Festival drew hundreds for early shopping, live music, pet adoptions, and kid activities — a community raffle raised funds for Rooms with a Purpose, a nonprofit that creates free bedroom makeovers for children with serious illnesses. My Panhandle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The News Herald is reviewing its top photo galleries of 2025—one that features past spring break photos from Panama City Beach as part of its year-end look back. Panama City News Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City staff and CBC Construction finished the final phase of the $7M Harrison Avenue streetscape project between 5th and 6th, making the roadway safe for travel downtown. Officials will host a ribbon-cutting today at 2 p.m. as they celebrate the project that will boost pedestrian access and holiday shopping. My Panhandle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ St. Andrews State Park now offers luxury glamping sites that feature high-end tents equipped with a queen bed, twin cot, heating, air conditioning and a coffee maker—three sites are on the shoreline while three are set in a wooded area. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Bay County is asking residents and visitors to vote for their favorite new attraction in 2025 — options include Topgolf, Dolly Parton’s Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show, the Panama City Beach Skate Park, McGuire’s Irish Pub and Aldi. Voting will close at noon Nov. 30 as the News Herald will report the results. Panama City News Herald
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3rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
8-10 a.m. — Gulf Coast State College — Registration fee applies — Participate in a festive run/walk to kickstart your Thanksgiving celebrations.
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Beach Home For The Holidays
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Aaron Bessant Park — Free entry — Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with festivities as Santa Claus comes to town.
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Jingle Bell Express
5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. — Destination Panama City — Check website for prices — Experience the magical ride connecting Downtown Panama City & St. Andrews in a festive holiday atmosphere.
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2025 Panama City Christmas Parade
6 PM — Historic Downtown Panama City — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with a festive parade featuring community floats and holiday cheer.
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The Nutcracker by Panama City Ballet
7-9 p.m. — Arnold High School — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical journey through dance with the enchanting tale of Clara and her beloved Nutcracker.
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39th Annual Boat Parade of Lights
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Destination Panama City — Free entry — Enjoy a magical holiday boat parade illuminating St. Andrews Bay with festive lights and decorations.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
~ Edgar Degas
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