City of Panama City July 2026 Community Opportunities

July 03, 2026

SCHEDULED PUBLIC MEETINGS:

  • July 1: City Commission Virtual Workshop (Charter Review) - 4:30 PM - City Website

  • July 2-3: Independence Day (observed) - City offices close at 2 PM July 2, all day July 3

  • July 6: Monday Morning with the Manager - 8:30 AM - City Hall, Room 236

  • July 6: City Commission Workshop on PRAC* - 4:30 PM - City Hall, Room 010

  • July 7: CRA Board Meeting – 4:30 PM – Bay County Government Center (cancelled)

  • July 9: Pre-Budget Workshop** #4 - 1:00 PM - City Hall, Room 010

  • July 11: Town Hall - 8 AM - City Hall, Room 010

  • July 13: Planning Board Meeting - 4 PM - City Hall, Room 010

  • July 14: City Commission Meeting - 8 AM - Bay County Government Center

  • July 15: CRA Board Virtual Workshop - 4:30 PM - Live-stream on City Website

  • July 20: Virtual Commission Workshop - 4:30 PM - City Hall, Room 010

  • July 28: City Commission Meeting - 4:30 PM - Bay County Government Center

* Commission PRAC Report Workshop: On Monday, July 6, the City Commission will hold a live workshop at City Hall to review the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) Report and discuss next steps for the City’s park system. Public viewing will be available in Room 010 at City Hall; however, public participation will not be included in this workshop. It will also be streamed live on the City website and available to watch on YouTube afterward. 

** Budget Workshop: Another Pre-Budget Planning & Priorities Workshop will take place on Thursday, July 9. This workshop gives the Commission and City staff an opportunity to meet early in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process to discuss direction and priorities. The meeting will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM in Room 010 at City Hall. It will also be streamed live on the City website and available to watch on YouTube afterward.
 
SPECIAL EVENTS TO ENJOY
  • JULY 2: CELEBRATE AMERICA & THE MEMORIAL TRAIL
Join us on Thursday, July 2, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Bay Memorial Park for an afternoon of patriotism, community, and fun as we celebrate America's upcoming 250th anniversary while unveiling exciting plans for the future of the Memorial Trail. For more information on this event, visit here: Calendar • Celebrate America & The Memorial Trail 
  • JULY 4: SALUTE TO FREEDOM FESTIVAL
The July 4th Salute Freedom festival returns to historic downtown Panama City on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The community is invited to the Panama City Marina for an afternoon of patriotic family fun to celebrate the 250 years since the founding of our great nation. The evening’s highlight will be a spectacular fireworks display commencing at 9:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public. For more information on this event, visit here: Calendar • July 4th Salute to Freedom Festival 

  • JULY 14: MILLVILLE WATERFRONT PARK RIBBON-CUTTING EVENT
Millville Waterfront Park is officially reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 14 at 4 PM. Community members are invited to join neighbors, local leaders, and City staff as we celebrate the park’s refreshed look, enhanced amenities, and our continued investment in public spaces. For more information on this event, visit here:  Calendar • Millville Waterfront Park Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony 
  • JULY 16: SMALL DEVELOPER MEETUPS
The Panama City CRA and the Incremental Development Alliance are hosting monthly Small Developer Meetups to help new and aspiring developers learn and connect. Sessions take place on the third Tuesday of each month through September at My Space Downtown (97 Oak Ave), starting at 5:30 PM. The next meeting is Tuesday, July 21. Small Developer Meetup Series Launches to Support Emerging Local Talent • Panama City, FL  
  • SUMMER PROGRAMS AT THE MLK JR. RECREATION CENTER
Summer fun is still rolling out this July at the MLK Jr. Recreation Center! From creative adventures to active outdoor fun, there’s something for every youth to enjoy. Registration is open, and many programs offer scholarships.
Programs available this July:

  • July 7: Money Talks- Financial Literacy Workshop for Kids

  • July7: M3 Mind, Movement, and Music

  • July 13-15: STEAM Camp

  • July 15: F.L.O.W. (Free Library on Wheels) BUS

  • July 20-21: Hoop Jam Basketball Camp

  • July 21 & 28: Intro to Sound Recording (Session 1&2)

  • July 22-23: VolleyVibe Summer Camp

For more information on all the programs offered at the MLK Jr. Recreation Center, visit: MLK Jr. Recreation Center | Panama City, FL - Official Website 
  • DREAM BUILDERS FUN FRIDAYS
Fun Fridays at MLK are back for Summer! Join us every Friday from 3–5 PM for Fun Fridays, our summer version of the Dream Builders youth program. Fun Fridays are FREE, and no registration is required. Offered every Friday this summer from June 1 to July 31. Calendar • Dream Builders Fun Fridays at MLK

 
To stay up to date on all City meetings and events, visit our City calendar at www.panamacity.gov.





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