The Sinulog is considered as one of the most celebrated festivals in the country as millions of tourists and locals flock to Cebu to witness the festivities.

Recently, Cebu’s Sinulog won the “Best Festival In the Philippines” during the “1st Choose Philippines Award” held at Dolphy’s Theater in ABS CBN Compound in Quezon City, beating other nominees like the Kadayawan Festival of Davao City, Panagbenga Festival of Baguio City, Pahiyas Festival of Quezon Province, and Masskara Festival of Bacolod City.

The Grand Parade is the main highlight of the festival which will be held on January 15.  Below is the complete schedule of activities for the Sinulog Festival 2017:

Sinulog Festival 2017 Schedule of Activities

Dec. 01, 2016 – Jan. 31, 2017 – Sinulog Street Fair, Osmeña Boulevard

Dec. 30, 2016 – Sinulog Fun Run
5:00 A.M. – Elimination Sinulog 2017 Dance Crew

January 5, 2017 (Thursday) – Opening Salvo: Walk with Jesus
4:00 A.M. Assembly Time (Area) Fuente Osmeña
4:30 A.M. Start of Walk-Fuente Osmeña Blvd. – Basilica del Sto. Niño
5:30 A.M. Installation of Hermano & Hermana Mayores 2017

January 6, 2017 (Friday) – Sinulog 2017 Kick Off
10:00 A.M. -Sinulog Trade Fair @ SM City Cebu by Department of Trade and Industry
2:00 P.M. -Solemn Mass (Basilica Del Santo Niño)
3:00 P.M. -Launching Parade (Basilica Del Santo Niño to CCSC)
7:00 P.M. -Opening and Launching Program, Fuente Osmeña

January 7, 2017 (Saturday) – Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan
1:00 P.M. Parade of Participants, Capitol Site to Cebu City Sports Center
2:00 P.M. Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan @ Cebu City Sports Center
7:00 P.M. Ms. Cebu 2017 Pre Pageant Night @ Ayala Activity Center
10:00 P.M. Concert @ the Fuente Osmeña, Party Bands

January 8, 2017 (Sunday) – Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan
3:00 A.M. Cebu City 2017 Marathon – www.cebumarathon.net
1:00 P.M. Parade of Participants, Plaza Independencia to Cebu City Sports Center
2:00 P.M. Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan @ Cebu City Sports Center
10:00 P.M. Concert @ the Fuente Osmeña, Party Bands

January 9, 2017 (Monday)
10:00 P.M. Concert @ the Fuente Osmeña, Party Bands

January 10, 2017 (Tuesday)
10:00 P.M. Concert @ the Fuente Osmeña, Party Bands

January 11, 2017 (Wednesday)
9:00 A.M. Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
7:00 P.M. Ms. Cebu 2017 Coronation Night @ Waterfront Cebu City Hotel
8:00 P.M. Sinulog Idol @ Fuente Osmeña Circle
9:00 P.M. Concert @ Fuente Osmeña , Party Bands

January 12, 2017 (Thursday)
9:00 A.M. -Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
6:00 P.M. – Balik Cebu, Welcome Party @ Ayala Center Cebu
6:30 P.M. – Sinulog Festival Queen Runway Competition and Photo shoot

January 13, 2017 (Friday) – Visual Merchandising Contest (Dept. Stores and Malls)
4:00 A.M. – Walk with Mary (Area) Fuente Osmeña – Sto. Niño
9:00 A.M. – Solidarity Meeting (All Competing Contingent/Floats/ Higante/ Puppeteers) @ Cebu City Sports Center Gym
6:00 P.M. – Sinulog 2017 Dance Crew Finals @ Cebu City Sports Center
7:30 P.M. – Sinulog Festival Queen 2017 Coronation Night @ Cebu City Sports Center

January 14, 2017 (Saturday)
6:00 A.M. – Fluvial Procession of the Miraculous Image of the Sto. Niño
9:00 A.M. – Re-enactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon Basilica del Santo Niño
12:00 P.M. – 12TH “The Street Vibration & Big Bike Rally 2017” by V-max Owner’s Group, Inc Cebu Chapter
2:00 P.M. – Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño
7:00 P.M. – Sinulog Fireworks Competition @ SM City Cebu

January 15, 2017 (Sunday) – Sinulog Grand Parade
4:00 A.M. -Mañanita Mass @ Basilica del Sto. Niño
6:00 A.M. -Pontifical Mass
8:00 A.M. -Holy Mass @ Cebu City Sports Center
9:00 A.M. -Sinulog Grand Parade Carousel Kick Off
7:00 P.M. -Grand Finale and Grand Fireworks @ Cebu City Sports Center
9:00 P.M. -Pyrospectacular Show (Pyromusical Show @ SM City Cebu)
9:00 P.M. – 2:00 A.M. – Sinulog DJ Mixing Grand Finals Night @ Fuente Osmeña Circle
12:00 MN -Sinulog Fireworks @SRP

January 16, 2017 (Monday) – Awarding Ceremonies @ Cebu City Sports Center

January 20, 2017 (Friday) – “HUBO”

January 31, 2017 – Judging Sinulog 2017 Photo Contest

February 1, 2017 – Judging of Finalists in Short Film/Video Documentary and Music Video Contest

February 4, 2017
1:00 P.M. -Screening of Finalists Sinulog Short Film Festival @ SM City Cebu
6:00 P.M. -Awarding Ceremonies Photo Contest, Short Film and Video Documentary Contest @ SM City Cebu

February 4, 2017 – February 13, 2017 – Photo Exhibit Winning Photos Sinulog 2017 @ SM City Cebu