4th of July BBQ with the VFW and American Society
By DON WINNER for Panama-Guide.com - Yesterday afternoon the Veterans of Foreign Wars, along with the American Society of Panama and the Balboa Yacht Club, threw a traditional American BBQ with all the fixing's to celebrate the 4th of July. The party started at 12:00 noon and lasted until late in the evening. There was a fireworks display once the sun went down. According to Manny Landron, the Commander of VFW Post 3822 in Panama City, said "we had food for 500 people and we ran out of food. We think about 600 people turned out, we had a great crowd." The American Society of Panama had a tent and table set up and were signing up new members and collecting dues. Manny said "I would like to thank everyone who helped put this event together, it was a big success." (more)
Members of the Republicans in Panama organization provided people with absentee ballots.
Manny Landron and Tom Booth at the BBQ.
Chicken, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, fireworks, and beer. Perfect.
"Richard" said "this is a nice place. You call it the Yacht Club? First time I've ever been here..."
The American Society of Panama's Table at the BBQ
Copyright 2007 text and photos by Don Winner for Panama-Guide.com. As usual, go ahead and use whatever you want as long as you credit the source. Salud.
