November is about independence and patriotism. The streets of Boquete swell with cheerful people as proud citizens and students march, dance and play instruments in impressive formations. Red text indicates a special event in Boquete.
Our first parades and holidays have passed. Here’s what’s coming next:
November 10 – Declaration of Independence from Spain
Closed – banks, government, & most businesses
November 28 – Independence from Spain
It is expected that businesses will be open on Nov. 28th and closed in celebration on Dec. 1st.
November 30 – A Huge Parade in Boquete – it has been decided – the big parade will take place Nov. Nov. 30th
Closed – banks, government, & most businesses
December 8 – Mother’s Day in Panama
Closed – banks, government, & most businesses
December 25 – Christmas Day
Closed – banks, government, & most businesses
There will be a Nighttime Parade and Fireworks – very different and fun – it is still being decided which evening it will take place. It will be one night between Dec. 19 and Dec. 25.
January 1 – New Year’s Day
Closed – banks, government, & most businesses
January 9 – Martyrs’ Day
We need to find out if the day off for banks, government & businesses will be Fri., Jan 9 or Mon., Jan 12. We believe it will be Jan. 12.
There are other holidays and events in early 2015 including:
Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival – February 4 – 8, 2015
Carnaval February 14 -17, 2015 (correction)
but of special note for Boquete are the two major festivals of the year:
Fair of Flowers and Coffee – also known as The Flower and Coffee Festival
January 9 – January 18, 2015
Orchid Expo – also known as The Orchid Festival
March 26 – April 5, 2015