Why can't you drink at Panama City Beach in March?


Why can't you drink at Panama City Beach in March? Bringing alcohol on the sandy portion of the beach in Panama City Beach during March was outlawed in 2015, when a fed-up City Council approved the ordinance as a way to control the crowds of rowdy spring breakers that the city attracted in the past.


Are Florida beaches busy in March?

Hordes of party-seeking spring breakers descend on Florida beaches during the March break (which runs into April for some colleges and campuses). Many bars and nightclubs eagerly await this pilgrimage, knowing weeks of raucous, endless partying are on visitors' energy-packed agendas.


What are the new rules for Panama City Beach 2023?

Panama City Beach Rules
  • Camping on the beach is not permitted, and anyone trying to stay overnight will be asked to leave.
  • Weddings are allowed on the beach and no special permits are required. ...
  • Alcohol is permitted on the beach except during the month of March.


Can you walk on Panama City Beach at night?

You don't need sunshine to enjoy the beach. One of the most popular things to do at night in Panama City Beach, Florida, it's easy to set up chairs and crack open a drink, or grab your partner for a moonlit stroll.


What month can you not drink on the beach in Panama City Beach?

Panama City Beach: Alcoholic beverages are permitted year-round, except for the month of March.


Which beach has the clearest water in Florida?

Panama City Beach. Known for having the beaches with the clearest water in Florida you can not miss this Emerald Coast classic.


What are the restrictions on Panama City Beach?

You must be 21 years of age to possess or drink alcohol. Violence and fighting is strictly prohibited. Climbing, jumping from, or throwing things from balconies is not allowed. No metal shovels are allowed on the sandy beach, and digging holes deeper than two feet is prohibited.


Can you smoke on Panama City Beach?

The Panama City Beach City Council on Thursday approved the second and final reading of an ordinance that bans cigarette smoking and vaping in public parks and along about 400 feet of beach on both sides of the Russell-Fields Pier.


What time does Panama City Beach stop selling alcohol?

Currently, people can buy alcohol until 4 a.m. in Panama City.