The Zamboanga Hermosa Festival (Fiesta Pilar) is Zamboanga City‘s month-long festival celebrated in honor of the miraculous image of Our Lady of the Pillar at the legendary Fort Pilar. Zamboanga Hermosa Festival features street dancing, exhibits, trade fairs, regatta, and Mascota de Zamboanga. Here’s the schedule of events and activities of the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2022.
Highlights of Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2022
Hermosa Festival Opening Salvo – Parade of Lights
October 1, 6:00 pm
Nuñez Ext. – Gov. Alvarez – Mayor Jaldon – Climaco Ave. – JS Alano – P. Lorezo St. – Paseo del Mar
Vinta / Colorful Sail Display
October 1-15 (Daily) 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
RT Lim Boulevard & Paseo del Mar
Miss Philippines Earth Zamboanga
October 2, 8:00 pm
Astoria Regency Convention Center
Mascota Fashion Show & Competition
October 8, 7PM
Garden Orchid Hotel
Regatta de Zamboanga 2022
October 9, 7:00 am to 12:00 nn
RT Lim Boulevard
Lechon Festival
October 10, 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Plaza del Mar
Zamboanga Hermosa Streetdance Competition
October 11, 7:00 AM
Ledesma St-Normal Road to Grandstand
Feast of Our Lady of the Pillar
October 12
- 4:00 am – Diana / Holy Rosary
- 4:30 am – Mañanita Mass
- 6:00 am, 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 6:30 pm – Mass
- 3:00 pm – Grand Procession (Cathedral to Shrine)
- 5:00 pm – Pontifical Mass
Full schedule of events and activities of Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2022
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