The CD will be an instrumental project likely to be released late next year, DeFranco said. The celebration kicks off at 7 p.m. tonight with a Swingin' Street Party at McKenzie Park in downtown Panama City. The 98th Army Band from Fort Rucker, Ala., opens the concert. Local swing band Drag Time 7 follows. There will be a swing dance contest.
Admission is free.
Food, drinks and T-shirts will be for sale. The Opti-Mystics will open. Call 763-4696 for information.