On Thursday, December 31, Southwest Airlines will present the second annual Panama City Beach Ball Drop at Pier Park.  One of the best New Year’s Eve celebrations along the coast, the event represents some of the Best that the Beaches of Northwest Florida has to offer.  White sand beaches, family fun and celebration. 

The 800 pound flowing beach ball will begin its 100+ foot descent a little before midnight on December 31^st.  Beginning at 5:30pm, there will be plenty of Pier Park festivities free and open to the public.   You’ll be able to enjoy family friendly entertainment including bounce houses, street performers, stilt walkers, face painters and party favors.   The family part of the event wraps up around 8:30pm with fireworks and a family ball drop with over 7,000 inflatable beach balls!

The countdown celebration will take place from 9:00pm – 12:00am and the streets will be closed to traffic.  Live musical performances, prize give-aways (including six pairs of roundtrip airfare compliments of Southwest Airlines), and an amazing midnight fireworks display over the Gulf of Mexico will help you have an unforgettable New Year’s Eve.  The event’s featured artist is the band Vertical Horizon!  Their hits include “Everything You Want”, “You’re a God” and “Best I Ever Had.”  They will take the stage at 10:45pm to finish up the rest of our amazing 2009!

Southwest Airlines, the presenting sponsor for this annual event, is the first airline to announce service to the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. 

Southern Resorts Vacation Rentals wishes you and your family a wonderful and safe New Year’s Eve.

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