Massive Bikini Parade Planned in Panama City

SmashMouth · 02-14-2012, 02:23 PM

Panama City Beach, Fla. is attempting to break the Guinness Book of World Record for the Largest Bikini Parade and knock Australia off its throne. But not everyone in the city is happy about it.
The event, on March 6, is taking place at one of the most popular spring break destinations in the country, known for its golden sands, clear waters, and of course bikinis.
But some city leaders say the idea to have hundreds of women parade around in a two-piece swimsuit would devolve into "Girls Gone Wild" on the beach.
“We’ll have a lot of college kids and there’s a lot of hormones flowing out there. It’s very volatile and it doesn’t take a whole lot for things to go sour,” said Panama City Beach city council member Ken Nelson.
The Bay County Tourist Development Council, which came up with the idea to promote the area and get more tourists to the beach, is defending the event. They need at least 358 girls in bikinis to break Australia’s Gold Coast record.
“Panama City Beach claims to be a real fun beach destination. It’s a great way for us to do something fun that’s just a lot of fun to highlight as a beach destination,” said Dan Rowe executive director of the Bay County Tourist Development Council.
Nelson says he first became concerned about the bikini parade when the Panama City Beach Police raised their fears that they would be understaffed and couldn’t handle the event.
“The police department’s first fear was that this has a real good opportunity to become x-rated real quick,” said Nelson.
But organizers believe the event will go on without a hitch.
“I understand the concerns for that but I don’t think its that typ

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halloween 65 · 02-14-2012, 02:29 PM

I would love to be there with my wife of course and a pair of really dark sunglasses.

Halo · 02-14-2012, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

I would love to be there with my wife of course and a pair of really dark sunglasses.

BWA-HA-HA-HA

QBREES9 · 02-15-2012, 09:25 PM

i"ll be there.

SloMotion · 02-16-2012, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

i"ll be there.

I'm hoping you meant in some sort of official work capacity and you'll be having photos to share with the group,

Srgt. Hulka · 02-16-2012, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

i"ll be there.

You are a photographer Q....We want pics, and LOTS of them! LOL

SmashMouth · 02-20-2012, 09:13 AM

Don't forget to show us your pics, Q?

SloMotion · 02-20-2012, 11:07 AM

... only 15 days left until "parade" day ...

saintfan · 02-21-2012, 01:57 PM

Will Pippa be there?

halloween 65 · 02-22-2012, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

i"ll be there.

Lucky dog!!!

02-14-2012, 02:23 PM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,127 Blog Entries: 29	Massive Bikini Parade Planned in Panama City Panama City Beach, Fla. is attempting to break the Guinness Book of World Record for the Largest Bikini Parade and knock Australia off its throne. But not everyone in the city is happy about it. The event, on March 6, is taking place at one of the most popular spring break destinations in the country, known for its golden sands, clear waters, and of course bikinis. But some city leaders say the idea to have hundreds of women parade around in a two-piece swimsuit would devolve into "Girls Gone Wild" on the beach. “We’ll have a lot of college kids and there’s a lot of hormones flowing out there. It’s very volatile and it doesn’t take a whole lot for things to go sour,” said Panama City Beach city council member Ken Nelson. The Bay County Tourist Development Council, which came up with the idea to promote the area and get more tourists to the beach, is defending the event. They need at least 358 girls in bikinis to break Australia’s Gold Coast record. “Panama City Beach claims to be a real fun beach destination. It’s a great way for us to do something fun that’s just a lot of fun to highlight as a beach destination,” said Dan Rowe executive director of the Bay County Tourist Development Council. Nelson says he first became concerned about the bikini parade when the Panama City Beach Police raised their fears that they would be understaffed and couldn’t handle the event. “The police department’s first fear was that this has a real good opportunity to become x-rated real quick,” said Nelson. But organizers believe the event will go on without a hitch. “I understand the concerns for that but I don’t think its that typ Read more: Fla. tourist board defends plans for massive bikini parade \| Fox News Halo likes this.

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	I would love to be there with my wife of course and a pair of really dark sunglasses. Halo and QBREES9 like this.

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,607 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by halloween 65 I would love to be there with my wife of course and a pair of really dark sunglasses. BWA-HA-HA-HA halloween 65 likes this.

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SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Originally Posted by QBREES9 i"ll be there. I'm hoping you meant in some sort of official work capacity and you'll be having photos to share with the group, saintfan and SmashMouth like this.

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Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Originally Posted by QBREES9 i"ll be there. You are a photographer Q....We want pics, and LOTS of them! LOL

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,127 Blog Entries: 29	Don't forget to show us your pics, Q?

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SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	... only 15 days left until "parade" day ...
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02-22-2012, 06:34 PM	#10
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Originally Posted by QBREES9 i"ll be there. Lucky dog!!!