The Panama Mayor's Office has defended the direct contracting for the celebration of the Christmas parade on December 11 reports TVN

They emphasize that the direct contracting for the event was approved by the Municipal Council, on September 27.

Subsequently, the Mayor's Office submitted the documentation to the National Economic Council on October 14,  which gave its approval on October 27.

And finally, the contract was signed on November 7, and was presented to the Comptroller General l for its endorsement.

According to the Municipality of Panama " the contract for the parade, with the company Festieventos had all the necessary approvals for its legality. "

The event will be on the Cinta Costera and will go from the Seafood Market to the Plaza de la Democracia in Paitilla, (Parque del Florista).

The parade will begin at 4 in the afternoon, with the participation of 12 floats and 12 delegations.

600 temporary permits will be issued to small business owners so they can sell different items along the parade route.