Significant Anniversaries in Panama's History

Three significant anniversary events are celebrated in Panama on August 15th:

• The Anniversary of the Founding of Old Panama – “Panama La Vieja” (August 15, 1519)
• The Anniversary of the Inauguration of the Panama Canal (August 15, 1914)
• The Anniversary of the Inauguration of the “Puente Centenario” (August 15, 2004)