Panama's Separation Day
November 3 · Level 10 · #99 of 2238
Panama's Separation Day marks the country's break from Colombia in 1903 and the birth of an independent republic. It is a major national occasion, with history taking centre stage in streets filled with flags and marching bands.
How it is celebrated: parades, flag-raising ceremonies, and official commemorations take place. School groups join the celebrations, and national colours decorate public spaces.
Panama has two distinct independence anniversaries in November. The third marks separation from Colombia; the twenty-eighth commemorates independence from Spain in 1821.