🎉 Celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday with Us! 🇺🇸
The City of Panama City, in proud partnership with our regional military bases, units, and community, invites YOU to a day of celebration, service, and strength — a friendly military “invasion” of downtown honoring all service branches, military members, and their families!
📍 Downtown Panama City Marina (5 Harrison Ave)
🗓️ Saturday, June 14, 2025
🏃♂️ 5K "This We'll Defend" Color Run
🕖 Race Starts at 7:00 AM
👉 Register: runsignup.com/thiswelldefend5k
💸 Use code HOOAH250 for $10 off (Active Military ID required at packet pickup)
💪 Fitness Competitions begin at 7:30 AM
Hosted by Panama City Army Recruiting Station
Schedule:
7:30 AM – Plank
7:50 AM – Pushups
8:10 AM – Pullups
💥 Online signup coming soon – walk-ups welcome!
🎖️ Official Ceremony – 9:00 AM
Featuring:
🇺🇸 Presentation of Colors by Tyndall AFB Honor Guard
🎤 National Anthem by Air Force SSgt Ella Marie Sims
🎙️ Keynote by Ret. Major General Mark McQueen
🎵 Army Song & the thunderous Soldier’s Creed
🎂 Traditional Army Cake Cutting
🏅 Awards for the 5K & Fitness Competitions
🪖 Explore & Experience (10 AM – 1 PM):
🎶 Performances by the 13th Army Band (St. Augustine)
🚁 BCSO Helicopter landing at 1030
🚛 Military vehicles & historical equipment
🕰️ WWII-themed Living History characters (Rosie the Riveter, Peggy Carter, Captain America)
🎯 Interactive family exhibits, activities & services
🗣️ Whiskey & War Stories – 5 PM, 7 PM & 9 PM
🎖️ Hear powerful first-hand veteran accounts at:
📍 Atelier Bar (100 Harrison Ave)
📍 Harrison, Rivard & Duncan (101 Harrison Ave)
🎟️ Tickets:
General Admission: $52.50
VIP: $82.50 (Reserved seating + Old Fashioned cocktail at Atelier)
🔗 Register: square.link/u/AJeltqgv
🎬 Free Military Documentaries on the Lawn (Hotel Indigo – 7 Harrison Ave):
📽️ 6:00–7:30 PM – “Almost Sunrise” by PBS & POV
📽️ 7:45–9:30 PM – “The Keeper” by Lama Entertainment & Longlost Pictures
🤝 Want to Volunteer or Get Involved?
📧 Email:
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📱 Text: 850-771-5919
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