Dinagyang
4th weekend of January
Iloilo City
A colorful cavalcade in honor of the Holy Child Jesus amidst the cracking drumbeats, Iloilo's version of the world famous Ati-atihan Festival.
Paraw Regatta
Movable
Iloilo Strait
A race among swift and colorful native outriggers in the strait between Iloilo City and Guimaras Island.
Fireworks Display and Contest
3rd Sunday of January
Arevalo, Iloilo City
Held in Arevalo, Iloilo City; features giant multi-colored fireworks.
Feast Of Our Lady Of Candles
February 2
Jaro, IloiloCity
Biggest and most opulent religious pageantry in Western Visayas with agro-industrial exhibits, garden shows, carnivals, and grand cock derbies, among others, that make Jaro fiesta the symbol of Iloilo's affluence and love for great celebrations.
Santacruzan Festival
April 24-May 31
Sta. Cruz, Arevalo,Iloilo City
Features May flower festival, grand processions and a contest of massive arches.
Pasungay
2nd Saturday of January
Bullfights staged at the hillside of San Joaquin, Iloilo.
Carabao-Carroza Race
Every May
Pavia, Iloilo
A race among carabaos each pulling a bamboo sled callled carroza, on a 40-meter course.
Hinugyaw
Last Sunday of January
Calinog, Iloilo
Festival similar to Ati-atihan of Kalibo and Iloilo City's Dinagyang.
Paghukom
Good Friday
Calinog, Iloilo
Lenten presentation depicting the judgment, crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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