TACLOBAN CITY – About 13 dazzling floats illuminated the streets of Ormoc City during the inaugural Parade of Lights: The Wonders and Magic of Christmas, held on Sunday, December 15.
The festive procession started along the city’s main roads and culminated at the city plaza, captivating thousands of spectators lining the streets.
The Christmas-themed floats, each bursting with colorful lights and intricate designs, wowed the crowd. Participants included various companies, businesses, and Ormoc-based organizations, all contributing to the event’s festive spirit.
While the Parade of Lights is traditionally held every June in celebration of Ormoc’s city fiesta, this marks the first time it was staged during the Christmas season.
“It’s always nice to have a parade of lights because it brings joy to the people, especially during Christmas. Thank you so much for your cooperation in making Ormoc beautiful, peaceful, and progressive. 2024 has been a wonderful year, and we will continue to make Ormoc more beautiful and stronger in 2025,” said Rep. Richard Gomez (4th dist) said during the event.
The Candyland-inspired float took home the grand prize of P500,000, while the Nutcracker-themed float won first place with P400,000. The Winter Wonderland float secured third place and was awarded P300,000.
Winners received their prizes from Rep. Gomez and his wife, Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez during the awarding ceremony.
Adding to the evening’s excitement, a post-parade concert featuring Bugoy Drilon and Daryl Ong delighted the crowd and brought more festive cheer to the event.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
