The most awaited festival in Baguio City is near and just today the schedule for the Panagbenga 2018 was released to the public. The Panagbenga 2018 is the 23rd edition of this prestigious festival up north. With the theme “Celebration of Culture and Creativity” we envision the 23rd serving of the Baguio Flower Festival to focus and showcase the creativity and culture of the Cordillera region, especially so that just this 2017 Baguio City was named as one of UNESCO’s Creative City for crafts and folk arts joining the 180 network of creative cities.
Panagbenga 2018 Schedule in Focus
The Panagbenga 2018 schedule shows that the highlights of the month-long celebration will again be in focus with highlights such as the Grand Street Dance Parade and the Grand Float Parade. Everyone is also going to be given a chance to showcase their art prowess through the Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom Event during the Handog ng Panagbenga sa Pamilya Baguio. Kite flying competition, as well as the Panagbenga Cultural show, will also be held during the Handog ng Panagbenga sa Pamilya Baguio on February 11, 2018. On the Opening Day on February 1, 2018, the Elementary School Students will have the chance to showcase their street dance skills and creativity as they compete during the Drum and Lyre Competition Elimination Round. The Opening Parade will start at the Panagbenga Park to Session Road then to Harrison Road and Finally, the participants will be performing at the Baguio Athletic Bowl.
The Panagbenga 2018 Grand Parades
The Grand Parades are considered the main events of the Panagbenga Festival. These parades are the Grand Street Dance Parade happening on February 24, 2018, and the Grand Float Parade which will be witnessed on February 25, 2018. The Grand Street Dance parade route will be from the Panagbenga Park going to Session Road then to Harrison Road then performances will be at the Baguio Athletic Bowl. The Panagbenga 2018 Grand Float Parade route will start at the DILG area at Upper Session road then down to Session Road to Harrison Road then ending at the Melvin Jones Football grounds where the floats will be displayed for the enjoyment of the public.
Planning your Panagbenga 2018 Experience
There are several reasons why the City of Baguio announces the schedule of Panagbenga 2018 a month or two before the actual celebration, this is to give everyone time to plan their Panagbenga schedule. Part of the planning process is the booking of travel tickets and of course the booking of accommodation. Click on the link to Book your room in one of the Transient houses in Baguio City. Click on a link to book your Hotel in Baguio City. To properly plan your Panagbenga 2018 travel here’s the complete schedule of the Traditional (main) Events.
Panagbenga 2018
Schedule of Traditional Events
| Date | Panagbenga Event | Location/Route |
|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2017 | -Launching of the Baguio Flower Festival - Press Conference | - Baguio City Hall Grounds - Baguio City Multipurpose Hall |
| February 1, 2018, Thursday (7AM) | Panagbenga Opening Day Ceremonies and Parade | Drum And Lyre Competition - Elimination Rounds (Elementary Division) | Panagbenga Park to Session Road- Harrison Road - Baguio Athletic Bowl |
| February 1 - March 4, 2018 | Baguio Blooms Exposition and Exhibition | Juan Luna and Lake Drive |
| February 11, 2018 Sunday (8AM-8PM) | - Handog ng Panagbenga Sa Pamilya Baguio - Let A thousand Flowers Bloom - Panagbenga Open Kite Flying Competition - Panagbenga Cultural Show | Melvin Jones Grandstand and Football Grounds |
| February 14, 2018 Wednesday | - School-Based Competitions -Floral Arrangement (Elementary / High School) | Department of Education Baguio |
| February 15 - February 17, 2018 | - School-based competitions - Landscaping Competition (Judging) | City-wide (Elementary and High School |
| February 16 - February 18, 2018 | PMA Alumni Homecoming Weekend | Philippine Military Academy Loakan Road |
| February 16, 2018 Friday | Flower Tee Open Golf Tournament | Baguio Country Club and Camp John Hay |
| February 16, 2018 Friday | Flower Tee Open Golf Tournament | Baguio Country Club and Camp John Hay |
| February 17, 2018 Saturday | Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) | City-wide |
| February 24, 2018 Saturday (7AM) | Grand Street Dance Parade | Panagbenga Park - Session Road to Maharlika - Harrison Road To Baguio Athletic Bowl |
| February 25, 2018 Sunday (7AM) | Grand Float Parade | DILG - Session Road - Maharlika - Harrison Road to Melvin Jones Football Grounds |
| February 24 - 25, 2018 (7AM) | Exhibitors and Sponsors Day | Ganza Parking Area |
| February 26 - March 4 | Session Road in Bloom | Session Road |
| March 3, 2018 Saturday | Pony Boys Day | Wright Park |
| March 4, 2018 Sunday (5PM) | Closing Ceremonies and Awarding | Baguio Athletic Bowl |
| March 4, 2018 Sunday (7PM-8PM) | Grand Fireworks Display | City wide - 5 stations |
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