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 |
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| 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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