Panama will celebrate its patriotic parades, but several communities are suspending their festivities due to the earthquake.

The Government of Panama has confirmed that the national independence parades for November 3 and 4 will proceed as planned in the capital city. The decision comes despite damages and disruptions caused by a significant earthquake that struck the country on October 9.

While the capital celebrations remain authorized, multiple regional communities have opted to suspend their local festivities in the wake of the seismic event. Minister of Education Ventura Vega addressed the operational status of the national events, balancing the commitment to traditional civic observances with the localized impact of the disaster.