Easter 2013 Happenings in Panama City Beach

Two fun Easter events are planned back to  back  on Saturday morning,  March 30.  First, at 10am the City of Panama  City  Beach will hold the  official Easter Egg Hunt at Frank Brown Park.   The Easter Bunny will be at Miracle Strip at  Pier  Park for this  year's Easter Egg Scramble.  From the  news release: "Children will have an ‘egg’cellent time as  they collect Easter eggs filled with sweet treats  and fun surprises. The scramble will consist  of four different age groups: ages three and under; ages four and five; ages six  through eight; and ages nine and up.  Registration is not required and as always,  entry into the park is free.

As an added bonus, families are invited to jump on the Scrambler after the scramble or relax  while  taking in the breathtaking sites of Pier Park and Panama City Beach from atop the ferris wheel,  with specials on unlimited rider armbands for the whole family. Who knows – you may even  have the chance to sock hop with the Easter Bunny himself!" The Egg Scramble begins at noon.   Brunch  Boatyard will have Easter Brunch from 10am til 4pm with regular menu and Easter Specials  beginning at 4pm.  Adults get the buffet for $24.95 and kids 12 and under eat for just $12.95  850-249-9273 Kingfish has their Easter Brunch from 10:30am til 2:30pm.  $29 for adults and $10 for the  kiddos 12 and under.  850-236-6075 Firefly posted something about a brunch on their Facebook page but we don't have any  details on that as of yet.  850-249-3359

Springer Break Panama City Beach 2013

Yesterday I was invited to join members of the press in a pre-taping interview and photo session with Jerry Springer before he went on stage in front of a crowd of Spring Breakers.  I write more about the show and why they are here over on PCBeNews as well as some video footage, but here on Beach Bux I have lots of photos to share!




While Jerry was interviewed by the major members of the press, I was able to capture a few shots.  He's a very friendly down to earth guy who seems to really enjoy the young people.  Many locals have expressed distaste for his appearance here but many others separate him from his show.  The show has been on for 22 years because people watch it.  There were no crazy brawls planned for this appearance, just a bikini contest.







Following the interviews, which took place inside the Pussy Kat Lounge at Club La Vela, we were taken out to the stage where we were hidden on the right side, perfect position to get some footage of Jerry coming out,
not the greatest for actual stage shots, but that was OK with me.  I didn't want to be in that crowd or end up on the show somehow.

Bikinis are kind of a Spring Break thing.  Last year, Panama City Beach participated in a bikini war, with the world's largest parade during one of the biggest Spring Break weeks.

Next, the Springer crew was working up the excitement by tossing T-Shirts into the crowd, while girls danced on stage.  The young crowd started in.. "Jerry, Jerry!!" and then he came out....

Read more and see video at PCBeNews.com