Panama Events and Festivals
January
 Boquete Fair of Flowers and Coffee
This international fair is famous around the world for its competitive coffee tastings and beautiful flower exposition in the Chiriqui Highlands.
 La Feria de La Chorrera
In Eastern Panama Province, this festival centres on the local folkloric dances and drumming performances of the native people.
March
La Feria de San Jose International Agricultural Fair
Another of Panama’s major international fairs that centre on its abundant agriculture takes place in the Chiriqui Highlands.
 Carnival
Like many other Caribbean cultures, Panama celebrates Carnival with four days of parties, and claims to be the second largest carnival in the world.
April
Feria de Azuero
This festive celebration on the Azuero Peninsula features folkloric dancing, singing performances and agricultural exhibitions in Los Santos Province.
May
Palo de Mayo
This traditional Maypole dance and celebration is performed by young girls in Bocas del Toro and Bastimentos.
July
Dia de la Virgin del Carmen
Everyone in Bocas del Toro makes a pilgrimage to La Gruta, the cave in the centre of the island, for a mass in honour of the Virgen del Carmen.
August
Orchid Exposition
This beautiful event in the town of Santa Fe features the native orchids which grow in the Veraguas Province of the Chiriqui Highlands.
September
Feria del Mar
The Fair of the Sea is a four-day festival held on Playa El Ismito just north of Bocas town to celebrate the fishing traditions of the local people.
December
Foundacion de la Provincia de Bocas del Toro
This special day celebrates the founding of the province of Bocas del Toro in 1904 with parades and other fun events.
 Dia de Bastimentos
Bastimentos Day is a big party on Isla Bastimentos, featuring a parade and drumming performances.
National Holidays
New Year’s Day: 1 January
Martyr’s Day: 9 January
Carnival Tuesday: date varies each year
Good Friday: date varies each year
Easter: date varies each year
Labour Day: 1 May
Independence from Colombia: 3 November
Flag Day: 4 November
First Call for Independence from Spain: 10 November
Emancipation: 28 November
Mother’s Day: 8 December
Christmas: 25 December
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