Panama City rings in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display over the Bay of Panama, and the Cinta Costera seafront promenade is the prime spot to watch the sky light up. On the night of December 31, families and friends gather along the waterfront to count down to midnight against the backdrop of the illuminated skyline.
The celebration blends Panamanian traditions - including the burning of the muneco de Ano Viejo (a life-size effigy symbolizing the old year) - with music, food and a festive, communal atmosphere. As the clock strikes twelve, fireworks burst over the water while the city cheers in the new year.
Free and open to all, the Cinta Costera on New Year's Eve is one of the most memorable and photogenic ways to welcome 2027 in Panama's vibrant capital.
