November is Panama's patriotic month, and the coastal towns of Chame, San Carlos, Nueva Gorgona and the Coronado area hold school and community parades with marching bands, drum corps, flags and folkloric groups. Key dates include Separation Day (Nov 3), Flag Day (Nov 4), Colon Day (Nov 5), the First Cry of Independence (Nov 10) and Independence from Spain (Nov 28). Streets fill for the desfiles. When: All day — Annual event. Organizer: Municipios y escuelas locales More info: source
