Dinagyang Festival
The Dinagyang Festival is a most famous festivals in Philippines which held yearly on the 4th Sunday of January, just after Cebu's Sinulog and Kalibo's Ati-Atihan Festival. Dinagyang is one of the Philippines' largest and most prestigious events, attracting over a million domestic and international visitors each year.
The Dinagyang Festival is the only one in the Philippines to have been named the best tourist event for three years in a row by the Association of Tourism Officers in the Philippines (ATOP) in 2006, 2007, and 2008. Because of its history, popularity, and creativity, it is also the most awarded festival in the country, receiving both national and international prizes. Dinagyang is dubbed the "Queen of All Philippine Festivals" and is recognized as a world-class celebration.
Main Highlights
- Floats Parade of Lights
- Festive Parade Sponsors Mardi Gras
- Dinagyang 360° Tribe Competition
Date: Fourth Sunday of January