Panagbenga 2017: Events You Don’t Want To Miss

With the end of 2016 just around the corner, that means that it’s only less than three months until the famous Panagbenga Flower Festival in Baguio City. Traditionally held every February, the festival fills the streets of the city with energetic street dancers, festive floral floats and naturally, lots of visitors. So you don’t miss out on the events lined up for Panagbenga 2017, here is the latest schedule of events.

The Panagbenga Festival 2017

According to Baguio City Guide, the annual festival was created after Baguio rebuilt itself from the devastating 1990 earthquake. The first festival was held in February 1995 and was held every February after that.

As with previous festivals, it will be a month-long celebration, marked with parades and other activities. Next year’s theme, according to the festival’s official website, is “Inspired by Beauty, Nurtured by Nature.”

Panagbenga 2017 Line Up of Events

In November 2016, the Baguio City Government and the organizing committee for the festival led by the Baguio Flower Festival Foundation shared the line up of traditional events of the festival.

As usual, the festival kicks off with an Opening Day parade and program. Starting at Panagbenga Park, the parade will go through Session Road, Magsaysay Avenue, Harrison Road and will end at the Melvin Jones Grandstand.

February 1	Panagbenga Opening Day	Route: Panagbenga Park>Session Road>Magsaysay Ave>Maharlika>Harrison Road>Melvin Jones Football Grounds
February 1 – March 5	Baguio Blooms Exposition and Exhibition	Juan Luna and Lake Drive
February 12	Handog ng Panagbenga sa Pamilya Baguio	Melvin Jones Grandstand and Football Grounds
February 15	School Based Competitions	City-wide
February 17-19	PMA Alumni Homecoming Weekend	Philippine Military Academy
February 17	Flower Tree Open Gold Tournament	Baguio Country Club
February 25-26	Exhibitors Day	Ganza Parking Area
February 25	GRAND STREET PARADE	Route: Panagbenga Park>Session Road>Magsaysay Ave>Maharlika>Harrison Road>Melvin Jones Football Grounds
February 26	GRAND FLOAT PARADE	Route: DILG>Session Road>Maharlika>Harrison Road>Melvin Jones Grandstand
February 26-March 5	Session Road In Bloom	Session Road
March 4	Pony Boys Day	Wright Park
March 5	Closing Ceremonies and Awarding	Melvin Jones Grandstand and Football Grounds
	Grand Fireworks Display	City-wide

Keep it here on Pilipinas Popcorn for updates on Panagbenga 2017 as well as tips on best spots for parade-watching, things to do and buy, and traffic tips.

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