Panama Lights Up for Christmas 2025 on November 30! Parades are Upcoming

Panama City: The Christmas lights switch-on is just hours away, and several locations throughout the district will shine brightly. Magical universes, Jurassic worlds, and themed decorations transform the city into a perfect setting for capturing incredible photos and creating unforgettable family memories.  This Sunday, November 30, the official Christmas lighting ceremony will take place in various locations throughout the capital district, with simultaneous activities and lighting displays in 26 locations, including parks and avenues. 

If you wish to attend in person, the main event will take place at the Anayansi fountain on the Cinta Costera, where the simultaneous lighting will be carried out at 6:00 pm at all points decorated by the Municipality of Panama.  This year, the “City of Stars 2025” International Christmas Festival will feature multiple festivities and activities throughout the month of December.  In addition, six parks will remain decorated for a full year and will receive constant maintenance. The themes are:

• Uruguay Street, Bella Vista: Walk of Fame
• Plaza Herrera, San Felipe: Our Universe
• Eduardo Vallarino Park, Betania: World Capitals
• North Park, Chilibre: Jurassic Land
• Villa Catalina Park, Don Bosco: Marine World
• La Siesta Roundabout Park, Tocumen: Gamer

With this simultaneous lighting, the Mayor’s Office seeks to boost the festive atmosphere, promote domestic tourism, and offer safe and decorated spaces for family enjoyment throughout the Christmas season.

The parks and avenues you can visit to admire the Christmas lights with your family this 2025 are:

1. Herrera Square Park in Santa Ana
2. Santa Ana Park
3. Curundú Roundabout
4. Bridges and banners of the Coastal Strip 1 and 2
5. Uruguay Street in Bella Vista
6. Urracá Park
7. Democracy Park in San Francisco
8. Eduardo Vallarino Park in Betania
9. Islets of the 12th of October Avenue in Pueblo Nuevo
10. Main street of Kuna Nega, Ancon
11. Afro-Caribbean Trail Park in Río Abajo
12. Amelia Denis de Icaza Park in El Chorillo
13. Porras de Calidonia Park
14. Heliodoro Patiño Park in Juan Díaz
15. Chilibre North Park
16. Las Cumbres Community Board
17. Guarumal Park in Caimitllo
18. Alcalde Díaz Municipal Park
19. Jesus Good Shepherd Park in San Martín
20. Villa Catalina Park in Don Bosco
21. Mothers’ Park in Pedregal
22. Garden City Park in Mañanitas
23. Pacora Children’s Park
24. Daniela Torrijos Park in Las Garzas
25. La Siesta Roundabout Park
26. Anayansi Fountain on the Coastal Strip

Meanwhile, get out your calendars as the Santa Claus parade will be on December 14th and will start at 2:00 pm, on Calle 50.