The Pollera Festival in Panama, particularly the big "Thousand Polleras Parade" (Desfile de las Mil Polleras), is a major cultural event usually held in January in Las Tablas, celebrating Panama's national dress (the pollera) with elaborate parades, music, and traditional dances, showcasing incredible craftsmanship and heritage, with the next big one happening in January 2026 (or around that time) following the yearly pattern. 

You can expect to see spectacular parades with streets filled with women in breathtaking polleras, dancing with partners to traditional music. Rhythms from tambores (drums) and brass bands fill the air. This is a chance for visitors to expereince true cultural immersion with a chance to see the beauty of Panamanian tradition and the incredible work of its artisans.