The Panama Tourism Authority (ATP) spoke about the upcoming 2026 Parade of a Thousand Pollera Dresses, scheduled for Saturday, January 17, revealing that there are 110 delegations confirmed this year.

2026 brings a list of popular events to Panama, including some of the country’s most anticipated parades and cultural displays. Mil Pollera this year will be a 3-day event beginning Thursday, Jan 15th.

The main event, the Parade of a Thousand Pollera Dresses, is on Saturday, January 17, at 1:00 pm.

With everything set, from security to accommodations, the people of Tablas are ready to welcome everyone.
The ATP emphasized their efforts to make this parade a highlight of Panama’s cultural calendar for years to come.

Here are the events that will make up Panama’s Mil Pollera event in 2026: 

MIL POLLERAS EVENTS 2026

Artisan and Gastronomic Fair - Mil Polleras

In front of the Las Tablas Governor’s Office and Ramón Mora Street. Opening Wednesday, January 14 at 7 p.m. January 15, 16, and 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Crafts and Gastronomy.

Construction of a clay oven and singing platform.

Orígenes Restaurant - El Ejido. 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Wine and Folklore Festival. Colonial Plaza of Parita - Herrera Province.

From 12:00 p.m.

Crafts, Music, and Gastronomy.

"Come to LA VILLA" Program

Simón Bolívar Park - Villa de Los Santos

From 4:00 p.m. Dynamic Carpets, Colonial Market, Food, and Music.

Traditional Mud-Paving Gathering in Pedasí (behind Frutos del Mar Restaurant).

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Live Music and Food.

MIL POLLERA PARADE IN LAS TABLAS 2026

The Parade of a Thousand Pollera Dresses will take place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, starting at 1:00 p.m., In the main streets of the city of Las Tablas, Los Santos provinc