BALACAT Festival 2024 “Lubenas’ Light, Mabalacat Unite: A Festival of Color and Delight!“
CALENDAR of EVENTS
February 26 – March 2
February 26, 2024
4:00PM – Ceremonial OPENING of Balacat Festival
5:00 PM – Ribbon cutting of Agro-industrial and Food fair bazaar Pavilions of barangays
6:00PM- LUBENAS lantern parade procession
February 27, 2024
4:00PM – Agro-industrial and Food fair bazaar Pavilions of barangays
6:00PM -MISS MABALACAT CITY 2024
PRE-PAGEANT at Balacat Village
February 28, 2024
9:00 AM – Inauguration and blessing of TABNUAN: MABALACAT CULTURAL CENTER
(by invitation, open to pulic on March 1 onwards)
4:00PM – Agro-industrial and Food fair bazaar Pavilions of barangays
6:00PM – SAYAW PINOY Touring Concert
7:30PM – Balacat Festival Open Concert
February 29, 2024
5:00AM – MCG FUN-RUN “Takbo Para sa Balacat
4:00PM – Agro-industrial and Food fair bazaar Pavilions of barangays
6:00PM – Miss Mabalacat City 2024 CORONATION NIGHT at Balacat Village
March 1, 2024
4:00PM – Agro-industrial and Food fair bazaar Pavilions of barangays
5:00PM – STREET DANCING COMPETITION
FREE INTERPRETATIVE DANCE COMPETITION
AWARDING CEREMONIES
March 2, 2024
6:00PM- Motor Show organized by TEAM ARIZ
PRODUCTION
Some of the Celebration Highlights
Pidayit: Local But Global
The Kapampangan word “𝘗𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘵-𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘵”means putting together clothing materials to make a new one, all bearing the same handcrafted appeal conjoined of chic and culture.
To promote the incredible craftmanship and creativity of the world class Kapampangan artist Philip D. Torres, Miss Mabalacat City 2024 candidates exquisitely don elegance and versatility in their Pidayit-themed editorial photoshoot. It is a blend of art, culture and contemporary style showing beyond doubt the timeless Mabalaqueña beauty is #LocalButGlobal.
Catch them live during the Grand Coronation Night of Miss Mabalacat City at the Balacat Festival Village 2024 on February 29, 2024 at 7:00 PM.
Miss Mabalacat City 2024 in PIDAYIT by PHILIP TORRES styled by VHEE CO
Halina’t Maki-Sining , Bayang Malikhain!
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts – National Committee on Dance in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Mabalacat led by Mayor Crisostomo Garbo presents Sayaw Pinoy in celebration of the 2024 National Arts Month with the theme “Ani ng Sining , Bayang Malikhain”.
Sayaw Pinoy in Mabalacat City, Pampanga February 28, 2024 at the Balacat Festival Village 6:00 PM.
Sayaw Pinoy’s mission is to bring the different dance genres on one stage, provide a venue for interaction among established and upcoming dance groups from different parts of the country, and promote appreciation for Philippine culture and the arts through dance.
REMINDERS:
As we gear up for the 2nd Annual Balacat Festival activities, we would like to inform the public about potential traffic congestion that may occur due to the festival events taking place especially during rush hours.
To ensure a moving flow of traffic and to minimize delays, we kindly ask for your cooperation and understanding. Here are some tips to help navigate the traffic congestion during this festive period.
Plan your travel routes in advance and consider alternative routes if possible.
If you can, avoid driving during peak festival hours.
Carpool with friends or use public transportation to reduce the number of vehicles on the road.
Follow traffic rules, and show courtesy to fellow drivers/riders.
Your cooperation is vital in ensuring the safety and convenience of everyone during the Balacat Festival. Let’s work together to make this celebration a memorable and enjoyable experience for all!
