Dazzling Drone Show Added to the 39th Annual Boat Parade of Lights in Panama City
Panama City, FL: November 18, 2025 — The 39th Annual Boat Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 13, 2025 will feature an exciting new element this year. In partnership with Bay Arts Alliance, and with the generous support of Will Cramer with Bill Cramer Automotive, Inc., Destination Panama City has announced the addition of a drone show, which will bring the sparkle of this beloved holiday event to the skies above St. Andrews Bay as well as its waters. “We are thrilled to support this opportunity to add a little more magic to one of our favorite annual community events,” said Will Cramer, Vice President of Bill Cramer Automotive, Inc., who will also serve as the emcee for the Boat Parade.
The aerial performance, designed by Orion Skys, will begin at 5:00 p.m. and precede the traditional maritime procession that starts at 5:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and bring their own chairs for prime viewing from the west side of the Panama City Marina T-dock. The performance will feature over 100 drones in a mesmerizing seasonal spectacle.
The Holiday Village, previously announced from 5:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m., will now open at 4:00 p.m. to allow extra time for visitors to soak in the coastal Christmas cheer including festive treats, unique gifts, family-friendly activities, and photos with Santa Claus alongside the Krewe of St. Andrews’s “Holiday Express”, pulling into the Panama City Marina for one night only.
The Boat Parade of Lights, drone show, and Holiday Village are free and open to the public. Sponsorships are available, and businesses eager to participate in this beloved local tradition may apply online at https://destinationpanamacity.com/boat-parade-of-lights-sponsorships/ or contact [email protected]. Boat captains interested in joining the parade fleet can apply online at https://destinationpanamacity.com/boat-parade-of-lights-captain-application/.