Beyond Fun, Beyond Fame, Beyond Borders! Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2016 Schedule of Activities!

The Dinagyang Festival is a religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City, Philippines held on the fourth Sunday of January, or right after the Sinulog In Cebu and the Ati-Atihan in Aklan. This year’s edition anchors on the theme “Señor Santo Niño: Hope of the People” and banners the tagline “Beyond Fun, Beyond Fame, Beyond Borders.”

Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2016 promises another spectacular performance that could surpass previous editions of the internationally-renown best tourism event in the country which will highlight on Jan. 22-24.

NOVEMBER 2015
21 – 4PM Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2016 Grand Launching – SM City Iloilo
28 – 4PM Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2016 Fancy Make-up – Robinson’s Place Iloilo

DECEMBER 2015
05 – 9AM Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2016 Antique Presentation & Fashion – Robinson’s Place Iloilo
10 – 4PM Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2016 Pre-Pageant Casual Wear – Robinson’s Place Iloilo
11 – 3PM PAMUKAW – Bonifacio Drive to Iloilo Freedom Grandstand
21 – 4PM Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2016 Talent Competition – Robinson’s Place Iloilo

JANUARY 2016
03 – 4PM Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2016 Fashion Show – SM City Iloilo – New Wing
08 – 2PM Opening Salvo Mass with the different Tribe Dancers – San Jose Parish Church
08 – 3PM OPENING SALVO – City Parade Route
09 – 4PM Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2016 Pre-Pageant Festival Costume – SM City Iloilo – New Wing
09 – 4PM Mr. Iloilo Dinagynag and Ms. Iloilo Dinagyang – Robinson’s Place Iloilo (Housefit Gym Center)
15 – 4PM Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2016 Pre-Pageant: Parade of Beauties & Swimwear – Iloilo Business Park & Esplanade
16 – 4PM Sto. Niño Festival Queen – SM City Iloilo Event Center
17 – Iloilo Dinagyang 21K Half Marathon – SM City Iloilo
18 – 6:30 AM Arrival of the Pilgrim Image of Señor Sto. Niño from Cebu City to Iloilo Airport Terminal Motorcade passing by Cabatuan, Sta. Barbara, Pavia, and Jaro Cathedral – San Jose Parish Church
18 – 1:30 PM Arrival at the Cathedral (Mass and Public Veneration) – San Jose Parish Church
18 – 5:30 PM Opening of Iloilo Travel Mart – SM City Iloilo
19 – 4PM Iloilo Arts Festival: Folk Dance, Binalabay, Latin Dance Sports – SM City Iloilo Carpark
19 – 4PM Little Ms. 2GO Dinagyang Grand Coronation Robinson’s Place Iloilo
20 – 7PM Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2016 Coronation Night – San Agustin Gym
20 – 23 Iloilo Dinagyang 4×4 Challenge
21 – 5PM Onwards Dinagyang IHRAA FOOD FESTIVAL – Delgado Street
21 – PM LUCES IN THE SKY Day 1– SM City Parking Lot

JANUARY 22

8AM TAMBOR TRUMPA MARTSA MUSIKA – Bonifacio Drive to Freedom Grandstand

3PM SALVO OF A THOUSAND DRUMS – Arroyo Fountain Area

3PM FLUVIAL PROCESSION – Fort San Pedro to disembark in Iloilo Customs House to San Jose Parish Church.

7 PM LUCES IN THE SKY Day 2– Venue TBA

Jan 22-23 – Iloilo Dinagyang Badminton Tournament – Citisports
Jan 22-23 – 9th Iloilo Dinagyang National Age-Group Swimfest – Iloilo Sports Complex
Jan 22-23 – Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog Dinagyang Auto Show Competition 3 – Atria Park District
Jan 22-24 – Dinagyang Bastonero/Arnis Tournament – Iloilo Sports Complex

JANUARY 23

7AM Mass for Kasadyahan Contestants – San Jose Paris Church

8AM KASADYAHAN CULTURAL COMPETITION – City Parade Route

2PM Sponsors Mardi Gras – Parade from Freedom Grandstand

7PM RELIGIOUS SADSAD – San Jose Parish Church

JANUARY 24

6AM Concelebrated High Mass – San Jose Paris Church

8AM 2016 ILOILO DINAGYANG ATI CONTEST – City Parade Route

7 PM AWARDING CEREMONY – Freedom Grandstand

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