Archive for the ‘Panama Fiestas’ Category
Penonome Carnaval Parades
This album shows some of the carnaval floats from the night-time parade through the center of Penonome. After a day of getting soaked by water cannons and beer drinking, the evening festivities are great entertainment. The amount of work that goes into the floats always amazes me.
As [...]
Carnaval, Sun, Fun and lots of Water (and beer)
Some photos to brighten up a cold winter’s day.
Carnaval is celebrated in Panama during February, the exact date varies each year as Carnaval takes place during the days before the start of Lent, so is approximately 40 days before Easter or Semana Santa as it is known here.
These pictures are from last years Carnaval in [...]
Penonome Independence Parades, rainy day
Panama towns and cities hold their Independence Parades in November. There are 3 days of parades, Independence from Spain, Independence from Colombia and National Flag day that are held throughout the country.
2 of these parades take place early November and 1 towards the end of the month. During the weeks following the National parades each [...]
