Sinulog 2024 Updates
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Sinulog 2024 Updates

Wondering what's happening at Fuente Osmeña in Cebu City as of 7 a.m. Sunday, Sinulog day? Here's a look at the area. | via LMY

SunStar is covering live from the South Road Properties (SRP) the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown. You may like and follow us on Facebook @SunStarCebu, @SunStarPhilippines and @SuperbalitaCebu. You may also watch our live stream at https://www.sunstar.com.ph/

People have started to occupy the bleachers installed across NUSTAR Cebu as of 7:45 a.m. The bleachers are for those watching the street dancing, which is set to start right after the Mass at the South Road Properties (SRP) Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Angel Rusiana, Jessele Pagal, and Aljen Cortes

Preparing for their street dancing performance is this contingent -- Tribu Kamanting Performing Arts Guild from the Municipality of San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands. | via Henson Tabuco, Brigette Cones Dalagan, and Gabriel Masan

Floats of different contingents are now on standby for the Sinulog grad parade, which is set to start right after the Mass at the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Mae Sinoy, and Chabelle Intoma

Situation at South Road Properties (SRP) as of 8:16 a.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024. The Sinulog 2024 Grade Parade is set to start right after the 8 a.m. Mass. | via Brigette Cones Dalagan

TAYO NA MAG-SINULOG! VIVA PIT SENYOR!

The friars of the Archdiocese of Cebu, led by Archbishop Jose Palma, along with the Mass sponsors and Hermana and Hermano Mayor, danced with the devotees to the Visayan version of "Tayo na Mag-Sinulog" after the Pontifical mass at the Basilica Minore del Sto Niño on Sunday morning January 21, 2024. | via HIC

Cebu Belgian Malinois Shepherd Club volunteers are now at Cebu South Road properties to help in controlling the crowd as of 8:21 a.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Mae Sinoy, and Chabelle Intoma

Hundreds of devotees gather at Basilica Minore de Sto. Niño for a pontifical Mass with Archbishop Jose Palma. The event took place hours before the start of the Sinulog Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown on Sunday morning, January 21, 2024. | via HIC

Southbound lane of the Cebu South Coastal Road near City di Mare as of 8:30 a.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via AML

Msgr. Roberto Alesna of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu is presiding the ongoing Holy Mass celebration at the South Road Properties (SRP), minutes before the start of the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown. | via AML

Situation at South Road Properties (SRP) as of 8:35 a.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024.

People are gathered and ready to watch and celebrate the Sinulog Grand Parade. | via Brigette Cones M. Dalagan, Gabriel Masan, and Hanson Tabuco

Puppet # 7 Tuna Reyna Mystica from General Santos City joins the Sinulog 2024 Grade Parade Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Mae Sinoy, and Chabelle Intoma

Dive into the rhythm with Puppet #7 Tuna Reyna Mystica all the way from General Santos City, as she makes a splash in the Sinulog 2024 Grade Parade. Catch her wave of talent this Sunday, January 21, 2024.

READY NA BA MO?

Catch these adorable performers of Barangay San Nicolas Proper's "Banay sa San Nicolasnon." | via Brigette Cones Dalagan, Gabriel Masan, and Henson Tabuco

Amid the heat of the sun, contingent #2 from Tribu Mabolokon-Barangay Mabolo is ready for the Sinulog 2024 street dancing, which is set to start after the Holy Mass Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Mae Sinoy, and Chabelle Intoma

The Mrs. Cebu Float at the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade, set against the vibrant backdrop of South Road Properties! Join the spectacle this Sunday and witness the elegance unfold. | via Angel Rusiana, Jessele Pagal, and Aljen Cortes

Puppet #9 Imagina Amiga from Duljo Fatima, Cebu City joins the Sinulog 2024 Grade Parade. | Angel Rusiana, Jessele Pagal, and Aljen Cortes

Float of Palawan Pawnshop called “Call of Nature.” This float symbolizes preservation of natural resources of Cebu City. | via Brigette Cones Dalagan, Gabriel Masan, and Henson Tabuco

Situation at the South Road Properties (SRP) as of 8:53 a.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Lujen Limosnero

Traffic situation on F. Vestil Street in Cebu City as of 8:41 a.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via KST

Pantaleon del Rosario Street in Cebu City looks like a ghost town as the Sinulog Grand Parade 2024 is being held at South Road Properties Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Rain R. Abella and Karylle Anne C. Aumentado

Witness a galactic fusion as Dong-myeon, Chuncheon-si and Gwang-do of Republic of Korea don their epic "Star Wars"-inspired costumes on South Road Properties (SRP) during the Sinulog Grade Parade 2024 Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Angel Rusiana, Jessele Pagal and Aljen Cortes

Puppet #10 "Festival Queen” of Cebu City Councilor Joy Pesquera. | via Brigette Cones Dalagan, Gabriel Masan, and Henson Tabuco

Tribung Kamanting Performing Arts Guild of the Municipality of San Jose Province of Dinagat Islands, who is joining the Free Interpretation category of the Sinulog 2024 Ritual Showdown, offers a prayer before their performance Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Mae Sinoy, and Chabelle Intoma

Anticipation runs high not only from Cebuanos, but also from foreigners who are now eagerly awaiting the start of the Sinulog 2024 Grade Parade at the South Road Properties (SRP) Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Brigette Cones Dalagan, Gabriel Masan, and Henson Tabuco

Cebu City Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia welcomes everyone to the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Jem Cañada

Get ready for a mesmerizing showcase as the Dinagat Islands sweeps into the spotlight, joining the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown! Let the island vibes and vibrant traditions captivate your senses this Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Amper Campaña

Gamit kaayo ang mga paayong niining usa sa mga contingents niining maglagiting nga kainit sa adlaw sa South Road Properties (SRP) karong orasa. | via Amper Campaña

Photo by Amper Campaña

One of the lanes of the South Road Properties (SRP) has been opened to vehicles as of 9:50 a.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024. Free buses have been deployed. | via Amper Campaña

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama officially opened the Sinulog 2024 grand parade and grand ritual showdown around 9:50 a.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the South Road Properties (SRP).

Rama was joined by Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) executive director Elmer "Jojo" Labella, Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia, and City Councilor Francis Esparis. | via JJL

A helicopter drops confetti to signal the start of the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown at the South Road Properties in Cebu City Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via CDF

Malou Rama, wife of Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, performed a Sinulog dance minutes after the opening of the Sinulog 2024 grand parade and grand ritual showdown Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the South Road Properties (SRP). | via JJL

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is one proud husband as he watched his wife perform a Sinulog dance on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the South Road Properties (SRP). | via JJL

NAG-ANDAM NA!

Tribu Masadyang Subanian of Barangay Suba Bagsakan Festival is now ready for the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown. | via Bridgette Cones Dalagan, Gabriel Masan, and Henson Tabuco

FREE WATER AND PAYPAY

Get your FREE WATER and FAN at Winzir’s stall here at CDM (City De Mare) | via Angel Rusiana, Jessele Pagal, and Aljen Cortes

CREATING A MASTERPIECE TAKES A LOT OF EFFORT!

A look of the hard work of Sinulog participants, exerting all their efforts and creativity. | via Bridgette Cones Dalagan, Gabriel Masan, Henson Tabuco

The Sinulog 2024 street dancing has started. Cebu City Government is leading the contingents in this year's Sinulog Festival. | via CDF

Some scenes at the South Road Properties (SRP) when the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown was opened Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Hexter Zerda

The Cebu City Government, a Sinulog-based contingent, leads the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at the South Road Properties (SRP) Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via CDF

Free Interpretation contingent #6 is Lumad Basakanon of Barangay Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City. | via Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Mae Sinoy, and Chabelle Intoma

Experience a giant delight at the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade as a towering taho vendor higante takes the stage at South Road Properties (SRP) this Sunday, January 21, 2024! Get ready for a sweet spectacle that's larger than life! | via Amper Campaña

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama joins the celebration as he plays the drums during the Sinulog Grand Parade at the South Road Properties (SRP) Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Amper Campaña

Here are some propsmen while they were waiting earlier for the start of the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Amper Campaña

Chuncheon Nongak Preservation Association showscases its free interpretation dance as guest of the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown at the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City. | via CAV

SA FACIAL EXPRESSIONS PA LANG, DAUG NA!

Sinulog Contingent #2 Tribu Mabolokon of Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City in their signature look. Bravo! | via Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Mae Sinoy, and Chabelle Intoma

GO, TRIBU MABOLOKON!

Sinulog Contingent #2 Tribu Mabolokon of Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City in their signature look. | via Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Mae Sinoy, and Chabelle Intoma

Sinulog Contingent #2 Tribu Mabolokon of Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City in their signature look. | via Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Mae Sinoy, and Chabelle Intoma

Miss Earth Philippines 2023 Yllana Marie Aduana onboard the Tuburan Cafe Float at the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Mae Sinoy, and Chabelle Intoma

ANG NUMBER 1 SA PALAWAN!

Palawan Pawnshop Ambassadors, the Paras Boys, are in festive mood at they were greeted with open arms by spectators of the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Bridgette Cones Dalagan, Gabriel Masan, and Henson Tabuco

Street dancing performance of Contingent #1 Abellana National School (Sinulog-Based Category) during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Angel Rusiana, Jessele Pagal, and Aljen Cortes

Here's another higante named Inday Editha, a candle vendor, of Celso Ampalayo, joining the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at South Road Properties (SRP) on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Amper Campaña

Nipasilong sa kainit sa adlaw kining contingent sa Cebu General Services Inc. Padayon pa ang Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown. | via Amper Campaña

GUSTO KO IKAW, BULACAO!

The Barangay Bulacao/Alpha Kappa Rho Sinulog-based contingent is the second group to perform for the street dancing competition for Sinulog sa Sugbo 2024 at the South Road Properties, Cebu City on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via CAV

Tribu Mabolokon of Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City took a quick break during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at South Road Properties (SRP) Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Amper Campaña

Situation at the South Road Properties (SRP) as of 10:51 a.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via CLC

Some of the puppeters joining the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Hexter Zerda

McDonalds joins the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Hexter Zerda

Dive into the vibrant tapestry of Sinulog 2024!

Here's a sneak peek of the captivating scenes from the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown at the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Brace yourself for a visual feast that brings the heart and soul of the festival to life. | via Hexter Zerda

Tribu Magno performing at the corner Kamagong Street in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City while the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade is ongoing at the South Road Properties Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via GPL

Tribu Magno performing at corner Kamagong Street in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City while the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade is ongoing at the South Road Properties Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via GPL

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go and other officials are in Cebu City for the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade. | via GPL

VIVA SEÑOR! PIT SEÑOR!

Street dancing performance of Contingent #10 Activong Binaliwhanon of Barangay Binaliw (Free interpretation) during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Mae Sinoy, and Chabelle Intoma

Street dancing performance of Contingent #10 Activong Binaliwhanon of Barangay Binaliw (Free interpretation) during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Mae Sinoy, and Chabelle Intoma

Street dancing performance of Contingent #10 Activong Binaliwhanon of Barangay Binaliw (Free interpretation) during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Mae Sinoy, and Chabelle Intoma

Contingent #10 Activong Binaliwhanon of Barangay Binaliw (Free interpretation) in their street dancing performance during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Mae Sinoy, and Chabelle Intoma

Step into the rhythm of joy with the mesmerizing Masskara Festival!

Watch as Bacolod guests gracefully dance through the Sinulog 2024 festivities adorned in their vibrant and colorful costumes. Let the celebration of smiles unfold before your eyes! | via Brigette Cones Dalagan, Gabriel Masan, and Henson Tabuco

ON FIRE

The officers of the Bureau of Fire Protection joined the celebration of the Sinulog sa Sugbo 2024 at the South Road Properties, Cebu City on Sunday, January 21, 2024Hexter Zerda

THE FLOATS ARE HERE

Here are some of the floats joining the Sinulog sa Sugbo 2024 celebration at the South Road Properties in Cebu City on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Hexter Zerda

Float of the Queen Mother of Cebu Organization during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at South Road Properties Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Lujen Limosnero

Street dancing performance of Abellana National School during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Gahami Dominguez

RESPONSIBLE REVELER

A Sinulog spectator responsibly throws his plastic bottle at an Eco-Station installed by the Cebu City Government at the South Road Properties, Cebu City on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via CDF

Street dancing performance of Barangay Binaliw during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Gahami Dominguez

Jollibee and Company are joining the fun at the South Road Properties, where the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown is ongoing Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Mae Sinoy, and Chabelle Intoma

Jollibee and Company are joining the fun at the South Road Properties, where the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown is ongoing Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Brigette Cones Dalagan, Gabriel Masan, Henson Tabuco, Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Mae Sinoy, and Chabelle Intoma

Big Win 29 Float at the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade route on South Road Properties in Cebu City Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Amper Campaña

Joining this year's Sinulog Grand Parade is Big Win 29. Viva Pit Senyor! | via Amper Campaña

Ang Bad Boy ng Cebu joining the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at the South Road Properties in Cebu City Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Amper Campaña

Situation at the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City as of 12:13 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Amper Campaña

Areston Sayson, a 57-year-old water vendor, reflects on the past two years and shares his insights on the notable decrease in his earnings during this Sinulog compared to the previous year.

"Minus, minus jud among kita run kay gi-usab man gud ang rota sa parade," he said. | via CAV

CeBu General Services Inc. also joins the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Amper Campaña

Hannah Kathleen De la Rosa, a 20-year-old first emergency responder from Barangay Quiot Pardo, Cebu City, shares to SunStar Cebu how their six-year initiative helped spectators and contingents of Sinulog Festival.

The medical team is located at the back of City de Mari and has one medical doctor, three nurses, and over 20 trained responders.

As of 12 p.m., the team has responded to first aid incidents like headaches, which they first checked for blood pressure before giving medication and most commonly blisters.

This is a joint forces of Heart Emergency Response Unit, Rescue Operations Volunteers and Emergency Response, and Allied Responders and Communicators of Cebu. | via CDF

STILL HAS SINULOG VIBES

Although the Sinulog Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown take place at the SRP grounds, many people still go to downtown Colon in Cebu City to buy merchandise, get henna tattoos, and enjoy various food stalls offered on the streets.

These streets still embody the Sinulog spirit. | via HIC

A medical team of three non-government organization (NGO) responds to a dancer from a Sinulog-based contingent who got blisters. | via CDF

Scooting into Sinulog 2024 with style!

Join the groove as the 2023 Festival Queen takes a ride with Cebu City Councilors Dondon Hontiveros and Joel Garganera on the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Amper Campaña

'VERY NICE!'

These two newcomers from Germany dive into the vibrant world of Sinulog for the first time. Watch the excitement unfold as they soak in the colors, beats, and joy of Cebu City's grand celebration! | via CAV

ANDITO NA SI BONG REVILLA!

Senator Bong Revilla greets the crowd with joy and excitement as he joins the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2023. | via Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Mae Sinoy, and Chabelle Intoma

Float #13, a Mulawin-inspired float of MLhuillier, at the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade route Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Angel Rusiana, Gwyneth Borgonia, Jessele Pagal, and Aljen Cortes

Swipe through captivating scenes from the Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown at the South Road Properties in Cebu City. Experience the colors, energy, and cultural spectacle that unfolded this Sunday, January 21, 2024. 📸🥁 | via Hexter Zerda

LUMAD WAY PAG LUBAD!

Experience the magic of Sinulog through the lively steps of Tribu Lumad Basakanon during the Sinulog 2024 street dancing competition at the South Road Properties Sunday afternoon, January 21, 2024. | via Amper Campaña

Mrs. Cebu Philippines beauty queens participate in this year's Sinulog sa Sugbo Philippines 2024 grand parade and ritual showdown at the South Road Properties on Sunday afternoon, January 21, 2024. | via Amper Campaña

Japanese vlogger and former Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemate Fumiya Sankai graced the Sinulog stage at the South Road Property (SRP) in Cebu City, Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via CDF

INAYAWAN, ANGAY’NG ATNGAN!

Barangay Inayawan showcased an electrifying street dancing performance during the Sinulog grand parade and ritual showdown at the South Road Properties Sunday, January 21, 2023. | via Amper Campaña

Japanese vlogger and former Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemate Fumiya Sankai graced the Sinulog stage at the South Road Property (SRP) in Cebu City, Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Hexter Zerda

LUMAD WAY PAG LUBAD!

Experience the magic of Sinulog through the lively steps of Tribu Lumad Basakanon during the Sinulog 2024 street dancing competition at the South Road Properties Sunday afternoon, January 21, 2024. | via Amper Campaña

LUMAD WAY PAG LUBAD!

Experience the magic of Sinulog through the lively steps of Tribu Lumad Basakanon during the Sinulog 2024 street dancing competition at the South Road Properties Sunday afternoon, January 21, 2024. | via Amper Campaña

Bingo Plus float adds a splash of excitement to the Sinulog festivities Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Amper Campaña

Sinulog 2024 is still full of color, said first-time spectators Aileen and Allyson Pacifico, who are both natives of Pampanga but are now living in California, USA.

They said a friend told them to join the Sinulog Festival and they were not disappointed with how the Cebuanos expressed their devotion to the Child Jesus through colorful costumes, upbeat music, and beautiful dances. | via EHP

Two "unregistered" motorcycles were towed by personnel of the Land Transportation Office Region 7 (LTO) on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via CDF

Street dancing performance of Contingent #3, Tribu Kang-Laon (Free interpretation), during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Mae Sinoy, and Chabelle Intoma

'SRP SINULOG IS SPACIOUS BUT TOO MUCH WALKING'

This couple from San Fernando, Cebu shared their Sinulog 2024 experience, saying the South Road Properties, venue of this year's grand parade and ritual showdown, is spacious but people have to walk as the street dance route is farther from where the grandstand is located. | via CDF

IYAHAY OG PANGITA OG LANDONG

Spectators from all walks of life witnessing the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown at South Road Properties find shade and comfort amid the scorching heat the sun Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via CDF

Julita Labajo Ceballos, a 54-year-old widow and mother of five, is hopeful that she will go back to Cansojong, Talisay City, Cebu not with empty hands from her ice cream products.

“Lahi ra oy, lahi ra ang sa una ug karun,” Ceballos said when asked about her sales.

She said she transferred to the South Road Properties from Basilica Minore del Sto. De Cebu, hoping to get more sales, but the situation is the same. | via CDF

Unsay nawong sa SRP karong mga orasa?

Here's a look at the South Road Properties (SRP) from above while the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown is ongoing Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Arnold Bustamante

EXTREME CAUTION

As of 2 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024, Pagasa Mactan recorded 30.8 degrees Celsius in Cebu with relative humidity of 60 percent and heat index of 35 degrees Celsius.

Bird's-eye view above the South Road Properties (SRP), where the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown are happening Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Arnold Bustamante

Situation outside SM Seaside on South Road Properties (SRP), near the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown venue as of Sunday afternoon, January 21, 2024. | via Arnold Bustamante

The contingent from Kanlaon in their street dancing performance during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade. | via Amper Campaña

SEA OF DEVOTEES

While some people celebrated Sinulog Festival 2024 with lively music, dancing and celebrity-led floats, others chose to observe it in a more solemn way.

These individuals attended Masses at the Basilica Minore del Sto Niño de Cebu on Sunday, January 21, 2024. The novena mass for the 459th Fiesta Señor celebration ended on Friday, January 19. | via HIC

THE QUEEN AT SRP

The recently crowned Sinulog Festival Queen sa Lalawigan 2024 Mia Loureen Tamayo of Carcar City is featured in one of the floats at the Sinulog Grand Parade at South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Tamayo was also the Pasigarbo Sa Sugbo Festival Queen in 2022, also representing Carcar City. | via KJF

Floats, higantes and puppeteers joining the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the South Road Properties in Cebu City. | via Rain R. Abella and Karylle Anne C. Aumentado

SINULOG HEAT

This year’s Sinulog Festival spectators relied on their umbrellas and shaded areas to protect themselves from the scorching heat of the sun on Sunday afternoon, January 21, 2024, at the South Road Properties (SRP) | via Jem Cañada

Dancers from Tribu San Roque sa Ciudad of Barangay San Roque, Cebu City expressed their disappointment as their drum and bugle corps failed to show up Sunday, January 21, 2024.

“Disappointed kaayo kay wala madayon among street dancing kay among drummers wala, sad kaayo kay sa usa ka buwan namo nga hinagoan,” one of the dancers said.

Tribu San Roque is supposed to perform next to Activing Binaliwhanon of Barangay Binaliw. | via AML

SINULOG HEAT

This year’s Sinulog Festival spectators relied on shaded areas to protect themselves from the scorching heat of the sun on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 21, 2024, at the South Road Properties (SRP).

Spectators stayed under umbrellas, trees, buses, trucks and even billboards to avoid the sun while watching the street parade of the Sinulog Festival past 2 p.m. | via EHP

SINULOG TRASH

Despite many calls by authorities to avoid littering during Sinulog 2024, empty bottles and plastic waste are visible everywhere at the South Road Properties. | via CAV

HONTIVEROS, DIOKNO GRATEFUL FOR WARM WELCOME AT SINULOG 2024

Senator Risa Hontiveros and lawyer-educator Chel Diokno participated in the Sinulog Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown at the South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

The two political figures expressed gratitude for the warm welcome from the Cebuanos.

Aside from Hontiveros, Senators Christopher "Bong" Go and Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa were present at the venue to deliver their messages Sunday morning. | via KJF

KIKO PANGILINAN AT SINULOG 2024

Former Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan joins the Sinulog Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown at the South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Pangilinan expressed his appreciation for some performances in the ritual showdown, which focused on agriculture. | via KJF

WEATHER UPDATE

As of 3 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024, Pagasa Mactan recorded 30.8 degrees Celsius in Cebu with relative humidity of 57 percent and heat index of 34 degrees Celsius.

GUADALUPE MALUPET

Here's the street performance of the Barangay Guadalupe contingent at the Sinulog Grand Parade 2024 at the South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Amper Campaña

PA FROM ARGAO SELLS TORTA

Junjun Ebwa, 40, from Bulasa, Argao, southern Cebu brought 150 pieces of Torta de Argao and empanadas to sell at the South Road Properties, as he hopes to earn more this Sinulog day for his children.

“Sa una, nabinlan ra mi og gamay. Karon gud daghan na og vendors ug stalls,” said Ebwa after only selling 50 products out of 150 as of 3 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024. He said that as a vendor, their biggest competitors are stalls and big malls. | via CDF

A WISHING CROSS

Aside from attending the Holy Mass at the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu, devotees also flock to Magellan's Cross Pavilion to offer candles and coins, believing that this gesture will make their wishes come true. | via HIC

Some supporters attend to a dancer from Barangay Guadalupe contingent who experienced cramps while the street dancing is ongoing at the South Road Properties (SRP) Sunday afternoon, January 21, 2024. | via Jem Canada

Traffic situation at South Road Properties (SRP) as of Sunday afternoon, January 21, 2024, while the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown are ongoing. | Contributed video

Aerial view of the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City on Sunday, January 21, 2024. The Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown are ongoing at the SRP grounds. | via Arnold Bustamante

JOLLIBEE BRINGS SAYA TO SINULOG 2024

Jollibee, along with his friends Hetty, Yum, Twirlie and Popo, made revelers smile as they joined the Sinulog Grand Parade 2024 at the South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Jollibee is one of SunStar's sponsors for the Sinulog 2024 Live Coverage. | via Hexter Zerda

SINULOG FEVER IS ON

Scenes from the Sinulog Grand Parade 2024 at the South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Several performers have yet to perform at the grandstand for their ritual showdown performance. | via Hexter Zerda

Influencers excite the crowd as they greet them while onboard the Don Machiattos float during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at South Road Properties Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Brigette Cones Dalagan, Gabriel Masan, and Henson Tabuco

Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma acknowledged the importance of the cultural dimension of the Sinulog celebration. He urged the people to enjoy the festivities, saying it is the Cebuanos' way of shouting to the world their love for Señor Sto. Niño.

"Viva Pit Señor!" | via AML

WOW MASSKARA

Bacolod City's MassKara Festival captivated the Cebu crowd with a mesmerizing performance during the Sinulog sa Sugbo Philippines 2024 grand parade and ritual showdown at the SRP on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Hexter Zerda

JAK U PROFESSOR PRISINT SA SINULOG FESTIVAL 2024

Actor Jak Roberto joins the jubilation of the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade, riding the float of GMA 7.| via UV BA Comm students

JOSHUA GARCIA AT SINULOG

Filipino teleserye and movie actor, Joshua Garcia, joined the festivities in Cebu on board the IPI float for the Sinulog Grand Parade. | via Jem Cañada

IPI FLOAT

This is the IPI float that features Filipino teleserye and movie actor Joshua Garcia onboard. | via Jem Cañada

Executive Director Elmer "Jojo" Labella of Sinulog Foundation Inc. said that tickets were sold out for the Sinulog Ritual Showdown on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the South Road Properties. | via KJF

Spectators at the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parate route on South Road Properties Sunday afternoon, January 21, 2024. | via Amper Campaña

Here's the situation at the Sinulog grand parade and ritual showdown venue at the South Road Properties as of 4 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via EHP

The road from SRP back to Cebu City center looked like this as of 4:38 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024. Free buses have been deployed to ferry the Sinulog spectators. | via Jem Cañada

Tau Gamma Phi float during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Angel Rusiana, Gwenyth Borgonia, Jessele Pagal, Aljen Cortes, and Henson Tabuco

KAMABOLOKON SA MABOLO

Barangay Mabolo's Tribu Mabolokon dazzled the audience with a vibrant and spectacular performance during the Sinulog sa Sugbo Philippines 2024 grand parade and ritual showdown on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the South Road Properties. | via Hexter Zerda

Miss International 3rd Runner-Up Nicole Borromeo greets the crowd with her warm and lovely smile during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at the South Road Properties Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Brigette Cones Dalagan and Gabriel Masan

The Bisaya Squad onboard a float during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade 2024 at South Road Properties Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Angel Rusiana, Gwenyth Borgonia, Jessele Pagal, Aljen Cortes, and Henson Tabuco

LONG LIVE, ALPHA KAPPA RHO!

Barangay Bulacao powered by Alpha Kappa Rho in their street dancing performance during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade at South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Angel Rusiana

Foot traffic at the South Road Properties as of 4:51 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024. The Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown is ongoing. | via Angel Rusiana, Gwenyth Borgonia, Jessele Pagal, Henson Tabuco, Aljen Cortes, and Sheryn Sinoy

Situation near SM Seaside as of 4:54 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024, while the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown are ongoing at the SRP grounds. | via Brigette Cones Dalagan and Gabriel Masan

Here's a busy street in Barangay Mambaling as more people are heading to the SRp grounds for the Sinulogh 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Angel Rusiana, Gwenyth Borgonia, Sheryn Sinoy, Aljen Cortes, Jessele Pagal, and Henson Tabuco

A group of men has brought with them Sugar Gliders and snakes as they celebrate the Sinulog Festival 2024 at the South Road Properties Sunday, January 1, 2024. | via Brigette Cones Dalagan and Gabriel Masan

Here's an interview with two boys selling bananacue at the South Road Properties during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Gahami Dominguez

'WE JUST WANT TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL EVENT'

This is what the contingent from Cebu City Government has to say about their experience in joining the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown at the South Road Properties on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

These performers said that regardless of the Sinulog venue, what they want is to perform for Señor Sto. Niño and that they want a successful event. | via Angel Rusiana, Jessele Pagal, and Aljen Cortes

“It is a continuing enjoyment, fun, participants were doing well, and people were amazing, showing some sense of being behaved.”

This is the initial assessment of Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama regarding the ongoing Sinulog activities at the South Road Properties (SRP) on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Rama said they had their emergency meeting where they looked at which areas they needed to improve.

Asked if there are individuals who were apprehended in violation of the liquor ban, Rama said there are none.

He said there were no reports about it.

Regarding reports about the inadequate areas where people can hide themselves from the extreme heat, Rama said Sinulog is a walking activity, but saying spectators may have not discovered the tents installed in different areas.

Asked if next year’s Sinulog will still be held in the SRP grounds, Rama said he does not want to say “yes,” but emphasizing that he did not have “any change of heart.” | via AML

TEAM KRAMER SA SINULOG

Team Kramer Cheska, Kendra, Scarlet, and Gavin are seen on board the Mr. DIY float during the Sinulog grand parade and ritual showdown on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via CAV

Situation along General Maxilom Avenue and Fuente Osmena in Cebu City as of 5:14 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via HIC

Here's an aerial view of the South Road Properties as of 5 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024, where the Sinulog grand parade and ritual showdown is held. | via AYB

3 MILLION CROWD ATTEND SINULOG 2024

Cebu City Police Office Director Ireneo Dalogdog said an estimated three million people attended the Sinulog 2024 in Cebu City as of 4 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via JJL

situation at the Sinulog grandstand at the South Road Properties as of 5 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024 | via CDF

PIT SENYOR AT BASELINE

Upon seeing the SunStar vehicle, partygoers at the Baseline Town Center chanted “Pit Senyor” and danced to the beat of the whistle.

Heavy traffic is being experienced heading towards South Road Properties tunnel in Cebu City as of 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via HIC

A medical team of a non-government organization (NGO) responds to a dancer from a Sinulog-based contingent who is experiencing dizziness due to the intense heat. |via CAV

Partygoers at the Baseline Town Center chant Pit Senyor and dance to the beat of the whistle on Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via DCL

PAINT PARTY AT THE UPTOWN

While the main festivities are centered at the SRP on Sunday, January 21, 2024, the uptown Cebu City is filled with partygoers. Juana Osmeña, more famously known for Baseline, has become the center for parties. | via DCL

PAINT PARTY AT THE UPTOWN While the main festivities are centered at the SRP on Sunday, January 21, 2024, the uptown Cebu City is filled with partygoers. Juana Osmeña, more famously known for Baseline, has become the center for parties. | via DCL

Feeling lonely? Get a free hug!

Are you feeling both lonely and thirsty? Come, visit a group of young individuals near Fuente Osmeña Circle Sunday, January 21, 2024. They sell ice-cold water and offer free hugs! | via HIC

SAAN AABOT ANG 20 PESOS MO?

Some individuals in downtown Colon, Cebu City offer a photo with their iguana and yellow python pets for P20. | via HIC

The Bingo Plus Float during the Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Hexter Zerda

Bnauan Cultural Group of Barangay Guadalupe during their street dancing performance on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the South Road Properties. | via Hexter Zerda

Traffic situation in Mambaling, Cebu City at 6:10 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024. | via Clarenz Jay Mendoza

GIPANGGUTOM NA BA ANG TANAN?

Sinulog revelers flocked to food stalls at the back of the Sinulog grandstand on Sunday evening, January 21, 2024. | via CDF

A group of foreigners named "PhotoQuest Adventures" visited Cebu to experience for the first time the annual celebration of Sinulog. They came all the way from the United States to witness how Cebuanos celebrate their Sinulog.

“It was fun, good and nice,” the group said.

The group hopes to attend the Sinulog Festival next year. | via CAV

Traffic situation in Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024, while the Sinulog Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown are ongoing at the South Road Properties (SRP). | Contributed video

This year's Sinulog Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown has a total of 21 contingents, including those from outside Cebu. Of the 21 groups, 17 are competing for the most coveted prizes. Here's the list of contingents:

Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown contingents
Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown contingentsCebu City Government

SINULOG 2024 GRAND PARADE AND RITUAL SHOWDOWN WINNERS

Best in Ritual Showdown (Free Interpretation):

Grand champion -- Pasayaw Festival of Canlaon City
2nd -- Tribu Kamanting Performing Arts Guild of San Jose, Dinagat Islands
3rd -- Lumad Basakanon
4th -- Banay San Nicolasnon
5th -- Tribu Mabolokon

Best in Ritual Showdown (Sinulog-Based):

Grand champion -- Banauan Cultural Group of Barangay Guadalupe
2nd -- Abellana National School
3rd -- Inayawan Talents Guild and Cultural Dance Troupe
4th -- Banay Labangon of Barangay Labangon
5th -- Nagkahiusang Pamilyang Cebu Gen

Best in Musicality (Sinulog-Based):

1st -- Banay Labangon of Barangay Labangon
2nd -- Banauan Cultural Group of Barangay Guadalupe
3rd -- Inayawan Talents Guild and Cultural Dance Troupe
4th -- Pundok Baniladnon sa Sugbo of Barangay Banilad
5th -- Abellana National School

Best in Musicality (Free Interpretation):

1st -- Pasayaw Festival of Canlaon City
2nd -- Tribu Kamanting Performing Arts Guild of Dinagat Islands
3rd -- Lumad Basakanon
4th -- Tribu Mabolokon
5th -- Activong Binaliwhanon

Best in Costume:

Sinulog-Based -- Banauan Cultural Group of Barangay Guadalupe
Free Interpretation -- Pasayaw Festival of Canlaon City

Street Dancing:

1st -- Lumad Basakanon
2nd -- Pasayaw Festival of Canlaon City
3rd -- Inayawan Talents Guild and Cultural Dance Troupe of Barangay Inayawan
4th -- Tribu Kamanting of Dinagat Islands
5th -- Nagkahiusang Pamilya Cebu Gen

Float Category:

1st -- IPI's main float
2nd -- MLhuillier's Bird Sanctuary
3rd -- The 65th Anniversary Float of IPI

Higante Category:

1st -- The Juana After the First Wedding
2nd -- Rags to Riches
3rd -- Celso Ampalayo's The Candle Vendor

Puppeteers Category:

1st place -- #7 Angelique Marie Aranas
2nd place -- #3 Ryan Cuyos
3rd place -- #8 Orly Johnson Fuentes

READ: Canlaon, Guadalupe contingents win Sinulog Festival 2024

Pasayaw Festival of Canlaon City
Pasayaw Festival of Canlaon City

CONGRATS, CANLAON!

The Pasayaw Festival of Canlaon City celebrates after winning the Sinulog 2024 Ritual Showdown for the Free Interpretation category Sunday, January 21, 2024.

The grand parade and ritual showdown were held at the South Road Properties (SRP). | via CDF

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