Sinulog festival kicks off with mass and parade in Cebu
The Sinulog festival in Cebu City officially kicked off on Friday, January 10, 2025, with a mass at the Basilica Minore Del Santo Niño and a parade from different parts of Cebu to the Cebu City Sports Center.
The traditional Sinulog dance took place along Osmeña Boulevard, marking the start of festivities that will continue until February 2025.
This year's festival has returned to its original venue at the Cebu City Sports Center, with Mayor Raymond Garcia emphasizing its significance as an offering to the Señor Santo Niño and addressing residents' concerns about previous years' locations.
The Grand Parade on January 19th is expected to feature over 42 dancing contingents and will be closely monitored by security measures involving more than 3,000 policemen and force multipliers from various civic organizations.
Daily activities include a brass band competition on Saturday and the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan on Sunday, with an anticipated attendance of over three million people.
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