Zamboanga City has allocated P3 million for the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival this year.
City Administrator Marie Angelique Go on Thursday said everything is set for the festival that will kick off on October 1.
“All preparations are set, we have invited guests and the calendar (of activities) has been completed. We are inviting the public to join us in the festival,” Go said.
The highlight of the festival is the feast on October 12 of Our Lady of the Pillar, the patron of the city.
The festival will feature a smoke-out grilled-food fiesta; a grand midnight sale; Cosechas de Zamboanga; little princes Zamboanga; a grand procession of the images of the Virgin Mary; novena masses; an art exhibit; a film festival and red carpet night; a pet parade and blessing; an aqua-fiesta flowerhorn competition; a world teachers day; an original Chavacano video music festival; the third conference of culture, arts and history; a dance sport competition; medical missions; a night of songs and dances; Miss Zamboanga; the 1st Zamboanga Hermosa climb; a culinary festival; mascot de Zamboanga; regatta de Zamboanga; WOW Sardinas; a float competition; a Zamboanga Hermosa festival queen pageant; a balik-Zamboanga night; Danza La Vida; a Zamboanga Hermosa Street Dance competition; and a photo competition.
Go said the venue of the activities have been prepared and security plans are in place to ensure everyone enjoys the festivities.