This is How the Parade in Boquete was Experienced Last Year at This Time Celebrating Independence From Spain – This is a Reprint from 2024 with 2025 Updates
Some 60 delegations, including schools, colleges and independent bands, marched Thursday, November 28 2024 in the district of Boquete, to commemorate Panama’s 203 years of independence from Spain, now 204 years in 2025.
A light rainy morning in the Boquete district welcomed the commemorative events of the 204 years of Panama’s independence from Spain.
The district dressed up for the national holiday, with more than 60 delegations from schools and colleges, as well as 40 independent bands, joining bands from national organizations such as the National Police and the Panama Fire Department, parading in great color to the rhythm of different marches and tunes.
The 2024 mayor of the Boquete district, Eduardo Rodríguez, said that a security and order operation has been deployed to guarantee the free movement of people to enter the area and enjoy the parades.
Below is the Updated 2025 News of the Day for November 28
Boquete Begins Official Ceremonies on Friday November 28th 2025 Under a Light Rain and with a Large Official Attendance
This November 28th, the town of Boquete, in the province of Chiriquí, awoke with that pride that one feels in their chest when they love their country. The main events were led by President José Raúl Mulino, accompanied by several of his ministers, all fully involved in the national celebration that the district strongly promotes every year.
Amid the din of drums, uniformed children, and families gathered on the sidewalks, the president said he hopes more jobs will open up next year and that the economic engine, which so many Panamanians feel has stalled, will be revived. That’s a direct message for those who are looking for ways to survive each day.
The flag bearer for the parade was the Minister of the Presidency, Juan Carlos Orillac, who also took the opportunity to remind everyone that, in addition to economic development, it is important to nurture the patriotic fervor that unites all Panamanians, regardless of the neighborhood they come from. The streets of Boquete filled like a swollen river when the delegations set off.
More than 92 schools and independent bands paraded, one after another, demonstrating discipline, culture, and that love for the country that still resonates strongly in the youth. The parade went on past midnight, with people enduring the cold of Boquete, but enjoying every note, every touch and every flag that passed before them. Boquete proved once again that when it comes to the homeland, the people come out, come together, and celebrate loudly.
Moscoso Reappears Alongside Mulino in Boquete After the Panameñista Party Convention
Following the Panameñista Party convention held on November 23, former President Mireya Moscoso reappeared on the political scene this Friday, November 28, accompanying President José Raúl Mulino during the traditional parades in Boquete, Chiriquí province.
Boquete Kicks Off National Holidays With Pride: Minister Orillac Carries the Flag
Boquete awoke with the pride that only comes when an entire town unites to honor its history. However, on November 27th, the celebrations for the 204th anniversary of Panama’s independence from Spain began, and the Boquete community chose the Minister of the Presidency, Juan Carlos Orillac, as their standard-bearer, a gesture he received with visible emotion. “Boquete is a special place for me… its climate, its people, and the hospitality they always offer. Being a flag bearer here is an important moment in my life,” the minister shared with the people who accompanied him at the presentation of the National Flag.
For his part, Mayor Eduardo Rodríguez explained that this tradition of handing over the flag on the night of November 27 is a symbolic act that marks the official start of the national holiday. “For us, it is an honor that Minister Orillac is the standard-bearer for this town, which always welcomes everyone with open arms. This shows support for a municipal administration that works for its people,” he expressed. The ceremony was also attended by government ministers, local authorities and Governor Aixa Santamaría, who accompanied the President in this event filled with respect and patriotic sentiment. If you have a Facebook account, you can watch part of the parade below:
