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Spring Break 2026 Laws

SPRING BREAK NOTICE – PANAMA CITY BEACH

NEW COUNTY ORDINANCES – HIGH IMPACT PERIODS (HIP)

March 28th – April 11th

Alcohol Establishments & Minors

* No one under 18 is allowed inside establishments selling alcohol (on-premises consumption) 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM in HIP areas.
*Businesses may not permit minors to remain during those hours.
*Beach & Public Area Restrictions
*Beaches, access points, parks, parking areas, and rights-of-way may be closed or restricted to prevent dangerous overcrowding.
*Areas can be cordoned off immediately when public safety is at risk.
Nighttime Curfew for Minors
*A temporary curfew for unaccompanied minors may be imposed during HIP.
*Curfew hours: 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM.
*Violations may result in a second-degree misdemeanor.
Curfew Exceptions (briefly):
*With a parent/guardian or approved adult (21+, max 2 minors)
*Traveling to/from work
*School, religious, civic, or permitted events
*Medical emergencies
*Immediately outside the minor’s residence (or adjacent neighbor with consent)
Parental Responsibility Parents/guardians can be held accountable for knowingly allowing curfew violations.
Vacation Rentals
*No vacation rental may be rented or leased to anyone under 21.

High Impact Zone Boundaries:

• The zone runs along Thomas Drive to Raven Street • It encompasses the area from Grand Lagoon to the Sandy Beach

• It then continues along the Front Beach Road corridor • Ending at the intersection of Front Beach Road and Navy Boulevard

3421 N Highway 77
Panama City, FL 32405

5700 Star Lane
Panama City, FL 32404

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